You really can’t go wrong with coconut milk! It’s an amazing food: full of healthy fats that can help you lose weight and balance your blood sugar, plus support brain health and great skin and hair.
The MCT oils (medium-chain triglycerides) in coconut milk are also great for your heart health and cholesterol levels. (Heard otherwise? Don’t believe the outdated hype! Find out the truth in this blog: Yes, Coconut Oil Is Still Healthy: 3 Powerful Reasons Why)
Remember to use full-fat canned coconut milk in this recipe. You won’t get the same silky texture or important health benefits from the low-fat version.
Coconut Ice Cream joins Shrimp Summer Rolls with Tamari-Ginger Dipping Sauce; Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad; and Asian Confetti Quinoa Salad with Almonds in our Virgin Vietnamese menu.
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Coconut Ice Cream
June 3, 2017
You don’t need dairy for rich, creamy ice cream! Enjoy this luscious dessert made from coconut milk, plus all its weight loss and health-boosting benefits.
Virgin Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3
Sugar Impact Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3
- Prep: 1 hrs 20 mins
- Yields: 9 Servings
Directions
1Combine the coconut milk, coconut butter, monk fruit extract, lime juice, and coconut extract in a blender; puree. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
2Pour the coconut mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a covered container and allow to harden in your freezer. Let the ice cream stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly before serving.
Originally published in The Virgin Diet Cookbook, Grand Central Life & Style, 2014
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