Waffles and Ice Cream

As I reach into the freezer this morning to grab the last waffle before my 30 day Raw Challenge, starting Thursday, I see the Ice Cream. I can give up the waffles easy but one of the toughest things to give up is going to be Ice Cream. I then remembered seeing a recipe for Raw Ice Cream a while back. I found a recipe on Blue Lotus Living and will post how it turns out but for now it looks like Blue Bell Ice Cream for breakfast.

Raw Ice Cream – Living Food Basic Recipe

In: Raw Food Recipes|The Raw Food Diet

9 Apr 2009

Basic Vanilla Ice Cream (Raw Ice Cream)

There are several options in preparing raw ice cream.  I’m going to list 2.  They are simple.  But the option really depends on the type of texture you want from your ice cream.  You do not necessarily need an ice cream maker or vitamix, but you can create awesome creations with either one.  You may choose to freeze your creation and then just scoop it out later.  Or if you have a champion juicer, you may freeze the ice cream in ice cube trays, and later run it through the juicer.  Whatever you decide you will never go awry with this fun treat.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight (the main ingredient)

1 cup almond milk (make it real thick & creamy)

1 cup young coconut meat

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (or you may use raw vanilla bean)

¼ cup (nut) butter, optional

1 cup agave nectar  

Option 1: In a high speed blender or food processor, process all ingredients until a smooth fluid consistency.  Add more almond milk or coconut water, if needed.  Pour in containers and freeze.  Stir every 30 minutes.  After ice cream sets, serve.

For option 1:  If you do have access to an ice cream maker, follow manufacture’s directions.   Only allow ice cream to chill, typically up to an 1 hr., then process through ice cream maker

Option 2:  Slice and Freeze 3 bananas overnight.  In a food processor or high speed blender, process frozen bananas with vanilla extract and agave nectar.  Serve.  This option will give you more of a soft serve yogurt texture.

As with all raw food creations, feel free to add carob, cacaco, spices, superfoods, and fruit to create a variety of ice creams.