Sugar-free Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

July 20, 2014 by Leanne Vogel April 5, 2017

Ice cream doesn’t have to have sugar, or dairy. In fact, it can be made with plant-based ingredients. Take a load off, sit in the sun enjoy a bowl of fresh, sugar-free vanilla bean ice cream.

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw, unsalted cashews
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder, optional

Instructions

1. Add cashews to a clean glass container. Cover with water; not the water listed in the recipe.
2. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Once complete, strain and rinse.
3. Add soaked cashews, 1 of cup water and vanilla extract to the jug of your high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth.
4. Transfer to a glass container and add in ground vanilla bean, if using. Cover, shake and refrigerate overnight or freeze for 1 hour.
5. Pour mixture into ice cream maker and follow manufacturers instructions.
6. Consume immediately. Or transfer to a chilled container and freeze for 2 hours for harder scoops. If using in ice cream sandwiches, freeze for 2 hours and sandwich between these Vegan Chocolate Cake Donuts.

Notes

The Natural CALM is optional. If you do not have it, replace with a couple of drops of stevia or 1 tablespoon of raw honey.

Nutrition Information Per Serving