Sugar-Free Coconut Ice Cream
Indulge in the creamy, guilt-free delight of Sugar-Free Coconut Ice Cream—a luscious, dairy-free treat that's naturally sweetened with nutrient-packed Medjool dates. This no-cook recipe combines full-fat coconut milk, rich coconut cream, and a hint of vanilla for a tropical flavor boost, while shredded unsweetened coconut adds a delightful texture with every bite. Perfect for those following a sugar-free, vegan, or paleo lifestyle, this easy-to-make dessert is churned to perfection in an ice cream maker and requires minimal preparation. Enjoy a creamy scoop of this wholesome frozen indulgence as a refreshing summer treat or pair it with your favorite fruit for a flavorful dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Coconut milk (full fat, canned)
- 1 cup Unsweetened coconut cream
- 8 pieces Pitted Medjool dates
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Shredded unsweetened coconut
Instructions
Start by soaking the pitted Medjool dates in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften them.
Drain the dates and place them in a blender or food processor.
Add 2 cups of full-fat coconut milk and 1 cup of unsweetened coconut cream to the blender with the dates.
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 0.25 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
Blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy, ensuring the dates are completely broken down.
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary, considering no sugar is added.
Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually around 15-20 minutes.
In the last 5 minutes of churning, add 0.5 cup of shredded unsweetened coconut for texture.
Once churned, transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 3-4 hours to firm up.
Before serving, allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to make scooping easier.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2714 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 225.8 g | 289% | |
| Saturated Fat | 197.4 g | 987% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 715 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.0 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 154.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 3507 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
