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Sugar-free Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Leanne Vogel July 20, 2014April 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.

Eating Style: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Keto, Paleo, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free, Sugar-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 15 minute

Serves: 5

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Add cashews to a clean glass container. Cover with water; not the water listed in the recipe.
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Once complete, strain and rinse.
Add soaked cashews, 1 of cup water and vanilla extract to the jug of your high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth.
Transfer to a glass container and add in ground vanilla bean, if using. Cover, shake and refrigerate overnight or freeze for 1 hour.
Pour mixture into ice cream maker and follow manufacturers instructions.
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.

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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

Calories: 160
Calories from Fat: 114
Total Fat: 12.7
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Sodium: 6 mg
Carbs: 9.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
Net Carbs: 8.3 g
Sugars: 1.5 g
Protein: 4.2 g

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