Two Easy Plant-Based Ice Cream Recipes to Try for Yourself
When the weather outside is warm and the breeze is light, there’s only one thing on your mind. Yes, we’re talking about the show-stopper that is ice cream!
This dessert is always a hit with people young and old. Whether you’re a whiz in the kitchen or a complete beginner, you can make it for yourself. Within our guide, we will take a look at two easy plant-based ice cream recipes you simply have to try.
Why Follow a Plant-Based Diet?
As you start your Kundalini Yoga journey, you may decide to also adopt a yogic diet. Maintaining a plant-based diet helps you to keep a clear mind and body, both of which are essential to your practice. It’s a win-win situation.
When you consume animal-based products, you absorb the energy of other beings into your body and soul. In effect, you naturally take on the animal’s pain and suffering, which in turn, can cause you to feel unbalanced and ill at ease.
Eating a plant-based diet, which is heavy in fruit, nuts, and vegetables is the alternative. Aside from its spiritual benefits, this choice also boasts physical perks. For instance, this approach to eating may lower your risk of heart disease, according to scientific research.
Contrary to what you may have heard, it’s not all about eating salads and vegetables (although you should do that too!). Plant-based eating is a varied approach to your everyday diet. What’s more, when you’re in the mood for a treat, there are many options.
Delicious Plant-Based Ice Cream Recipes
If you’re feeling creative, head to the kitchen and start making some delectable dishes. We’ve got some amazing inspiration for you right here. Our two plant-based ice cream recipes are simple to make and taste fantastic. Eat them as a treat or as a yummy dessert.
1. Banana and Chocolate Plant-Based Ice Cream
Are you a self-confessed chocoholic? If you’re craving that deliciously sweet taste, you’re sure to fall head-over-heels in love with this recipe. Combining the subtle flavors of banana with the delectable taste of cocoa, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this one is hard to beat.
While you have to do a little overnight prep here, this plant-based ice cream recipe is strikingly easy. You don’t need to have any special skills to get it right. Simply follow our simple guide and enjoy the delicious taste of this frozen, plant-based treat.
Prep Time: 8 hours (to freeze the bananas!)
Make Time: 5 minutes
Freeze Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 3 frozen bananas
- 3 tsp cocoa
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Directions
- Peel three fresh and ripe bananas and place them in a container in the freezer. Leave for eight hours or more, before moving onto the rest of the recipe.
- Remove the bananas from the freezer. Chop the frozen bananas into small chunks.
- Using a food processor, blend the banana chunks and coconut milk together until smooth. Be sure to avoid lumps from the banana!
- Next, add the cocoa, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Blend the mixture for 30 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into a freezable container and place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Take the container out of the freezer, scoop, and enjoy your plant-based dessert!
Tip: Lucky enough to have an ice cream maker? Use the same recipe above and follow the instructions on your specific machine. Simple.
2. Golden Turmeric Plant-Based Ice Cream
Looking for something delicious and good for you? Turmeric ice cream is the way to go. The super-spice boasts a wealth of amazing health benefits, such as promoting the regeneration of brain cells and improving your memory. With that in mind, including a pinch of turmeric in your everyday diet could be a smart way to look after your wellness.
For this plant-based ice cream recipe, you will either need an ice cream maker or patience. The directions require you to regularly mix the connection while it’s freezing so you can get enough air into it. However, should you have an ice cream maker at home, use the same ingredients and directions up until step six. At that point, use the machine instead.
Prep Time: 8 hours (or overnight)
Make Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 5-6 hours
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups coconut milk
- 6 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Sliced candied ginger (optional)
Start Making Plant-Based Treats Today!
As you can see here, making your own plant-based treats is straightforward. You don’t need to be a professional chef to get it right. With any luck, we’ve managed to inspire you to start making your own super delicious plant-based ice cream at home.
Keep in mind that you can alter and change these recipes in any way that suits you. For example, if there’s a particular ingredient that you don’t like, try changing it for something similar instead. It’s entirely up to you! What are you waiting for? Get started and make these tasty plant-based ice creams for yourself. You certainly won’t regret it!
See also: The Power of Cleansing Plants in Enhancing Your Meditation
