Vegan Raw Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
Indulge in the rich, luscious flavors of Vegan Raw Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream—a no-cook, dairy-free dessert that's as wholesome as it is decadent. Made with frozen cherries, creamy full-fat coconut milk, and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, this plant-based treat is irresistibly smooth and satisfying. The bold taste of raw cacao powder adds a deep chocolatey richness, while a hint of vanilla and sea salt enhance the sweetness and complexity of flavors. For added texture, fold in dark chocolate chunks for a delightful crunch in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy vegan ice cream freezes to perfection and is great for cooling down on warm days. Enjoy it scooped into bowls or cones for a guilt-free, raw, and refined sugar-free dessert your whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Frozen cherries
- 1 cup Full-fat coconut milk
- 5 pieces Medjool dates, pitted
- 3 tablespoons Raw cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chunks or chips (optional)
Instructions
Add the frozen cherries, coconut milk, pitted Medjool dates, cacao powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Blend on high until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. You may need to pause and scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula a few times to ensure everything blends evenly.
Taste the mixture and adjust for sweetness, adding another date or a small splash of maple syrup if desired.
If including dark chocolate chunks, fold them into the blended ice cream mixture using a spatula.
Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or freezer-safe container, smoothing out the surface.
Freeze for 2-3 hours, or until the ice cream is firm enough to scoop.
Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
Serve in bowls or cones, and enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.6 g | 383% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 622 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.3 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 2318 mg | 49% | |
*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.
