Whole30 Hazelnut Ice Cream
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Whole30 Hazelnut Ice Cream, a guilt-free dessert that’s both dairy-free and refined sugar-free! Crafted with roasted hazelnuts, full-fat coconut milk, and naturally sweetened with pitted dates, this luscious treat embodies wholesome indulgence. A touch of vanilla and a pinch of sea salt balance the flavors, while an easy homemade hazelnut butter base takes the texture to the next level. Perfect for those following a Whole30 or paleo lifestyle, this dairy-free ice cream is churned to perfection for a soft-serve consistency, then frozen to achieve that classic scoopable texture. Serve it as-is, or pair with fresh fruit for the ultimate clean-dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw hazelnuts
- 2 cups full-fat coconut milk
- 8 pieces dates, pitted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread the raw hazelnuts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast them in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and their skins start to crack.
Remove the hazelnuts from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Once cooled, place them in a clean kitchen towel and rub them to remove most of the skins. It's okay if some bits of skin remain.
Add the skinned hazelnuts to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend them until a fine meal forms, then continue blending until a creamy hazelnut butter forms, about 2-3 minutes, scraping the sides as necessary.
Add the pitted dates, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically about 20-25 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Once churned, transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for about 2-4 hours until firm.
Before serving, remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it sit for a few minutes to soften slightly. Scoop and enjoy your Whole30 hazelnut ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.9 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.7 g | 538% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 239 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.5 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.0 g | 132% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 23.3 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 3559 mg | 76% | |
*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.
