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Sensible Vegetarian
Coconut is the new darling of the health food Industry. Ignored and tainted suddenly people are reinventing the wheel and you see articles running in news papers on the health benefit of Coconut, Coconut Oil, Coconut Milk. Whatever said and done, these products have been in certain cuisine for centuries and people didn't run into any problem. In between there was no much negativity going about the coconuts and suddenly there is a lot of awakening on including coconuts for skin benefits, for thyroids, to loose weights.
In my every day cooking I use a lot of coconut and coconut oil. But haven't really tried them in making ice creams, until I saw a Coconut Milk Ice cream in one of the health food stores and also came across lot of recipes when I searched in internet on Coconut Milk ice cream. Most of the recipes either used sugar, agave, honey or maple. Even though the latter sweeteners are much better alternate than sugar in terms of dental health, they are high in fructose. So if you are watching your carb and sugars these are not for you. I finally nailed down a recipe using Xylitol and this was absolutely delicious. So try it out and let me know what you think. This recipe is so simple and you don't need an Ice Cream maker for this.
Ice creams get their smooth texture from the cream and fat, so to get the creamy texture I have added nuts and coconut oil.
Preparation Time - 10 Minutes
Cooking Time - 15 Minutes
Ingredients
Coconut Milk - 2 Cups
Xylitol - 1/2 Cup
Cashews - 1 Cup
Agar Agar Flakes - 2 Tbsp
Vanilla extract - 1/2 Tsp
Coconut Oil - 2 Tbsp
Method
1) Take the agar agar flakes and add it to the coconut milk and let this sit for 10-15 minutes till the flakes soften.
2) Simmer on low to medium heat and add the xylitol and retain it till the agar agar flakes and xylitol both dissolve.
3) Let this cool down for 10-15 minutes, now pour the coconut milk mixture in a blender ( I used Vitamix) add the cashews, coconut oil, vanilla extract and blend till smooth.
4) Pour in a container and keep it aside for 10-15 minutes till the mixture is lukewarm, cover and refrigerate overnight.
5) Scoop out using an ice cream scoop dipped in hot water and enjoy.
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34 comments:
Simply superb. Love the creaminess .. yummy.
Vardhini
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Perfect looking ice cream. Very healthy as well.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
Looks delicious. Love it that you made it with coconut milk. Thanks for your information on coconut oil. I will try it out.
Flavorful and delicious ice cream... I always love the flavor of coconut and that in an ice cream sounds incredible...
OMG... what a mouth watering recipe.. looks really good and tempting.. thanks for the awesome recipe :)
Indian Cuisine
The ice cream looks so delectable...love the flavours of coconut.
oh boy! i love it!!!! coconut is such an integral part of the everyday food at my home... We use coconut oil and coconut milk in all the traditional day-to-day dishes.. I just love ur coconut ice-cream... this is superb!!!!
wow..ice cream looks yummy n delicious...:)
Ice cream looks divine and delish.
not finding words to comment...awesome and really cool!
Looks yummm... I will definitely try it.
Ice cream with coconut milk. outstanding. just imagine the flavor and taste.
Yummy, tempting & low cal!!!! Love it :)
Prathima Rao
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Interesting... Does it not smell too much of coconut since you've also used coconut oil? or was it ok, because of the vanilla flavor?
Ice cream looks tempting, innovative idea of using coconut milk. Never tasted like this, but i know this tastes fabulous.
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Luscious looking ice cream.Thanks for your comments, first time to your blog.Glad to follow a lovely space.
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wonderful and so interesting icecream !! loved it !!
wow, that sounds great and different :)
looks sooo yum!!!
Ice cream looks very good ...n sugar free it's just so awesome
healthy,creamy and superb ice cream..:)
superb recipe..lovely ice cream..keep rocking with ur interesting, healthy and lovely recipes..
Seriously feel like finishing that wonderful,guilt free icecream, super tempting and irresistible..
Wow...creamy yummy ice cream...great texture...
Hey, this is cool. I haven't used xylitol. Have heard about it a lot though.
This sounds so so delicious!
This is just what I need on this hot summer day! :) Yummmm
Simply delicious and lipsmacking ice cream..I can just imagine how incredible it wud taste.
Thanks every one for your sweet comments. Sum the coconut oil was little bit visible before freezing but after freezing it wasn't. But the taste of coconut milk will be there because the main ingredient is coconut milk. If you love the flavor of coconut milk this sure will please you.
Coconut icecream looks dleicious. I love coconut without them life is impossible for me.
Yummy icecream.Looks creamy and tempting.Bookmarked
South Indian Recipes
Ok.... Thanks! Must try it once...
love your healthy presentation n facts..wonderful lipsmacking recipe..:P
Tasty Appetite
Ice cream suuuper delicious and loved the ingredients that went into it. Coconut oil being the surprise ingredient.
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