Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

INGREDIENTS

For Nice Cream

• 1 cup fresh coconut milk made with the NutraMilk
• 2 frozen bananas
• ¼ teaspoon spirulina, matcha, liquid chlorophil or natural food coloring (optional, for color)
• 1 tbsp. maple syrup or other sweetener*
• A handful fresh mint leaves
• A small drop peppermint extract
• ¼ cup (60ml) raw cacao nibs (or grated raw / dark chocolate)

For coconut milk from dehydrated coconut (yields 6 cups)

• 2 cups (160g) of unsweetened dried coconut
• 1 ½ quarts (6 cups) of water

INSTRUCTIONS

• First, start by making coconut milk from dehydrated coconut
  • Place the unsweetened dried coconut in the NutraMilk container.
  • Press Butter cycle, set for 1 minute.
  • Press Start.
  • Open the container lid and add 1 cup of water. Replace lid.
  • Press Butter cycle, set for 1 minute.
  • Press Start.
  • Repeat this step for each cup of water, until you have used all 6 cups.
  • Press Mix (do not change the default time)
  • Press Dispense.
  • Press Start and open spigot to fill your storage container.

*you can use more or less water depending on how full-bodied you want the milk to be.

• Taste and add more sweetener or mint, if desired. Add about two thirds of the raw cacao nibs or grated chocolate and stir gently with a spoon. Scoop into bowls, sprinkle the remaining raw cacao nibs or grated chocolate generously on top, and enjoy!

* You can omit sweetener as the banana already provides natural sweetness (especially if you are on a whole 30 diet) or you can use any sweetener you like such as honey.

*Use paleo-approved sweetener if you are on a paleo.