Tuesday, November 20, 2012

*~~Chocolate Chip Ice Cream---Vegan style~~*

So if you've ever had Luna and Larry's vegan ice cream (made with coconut milk) you know it's just INSANELY good...Well I tried to replicate today since we bought an ice cream maker yesterday (kinda feel like I've been re-born!). It turned out really good - not as good as L&L's but still super good and I'm saving a bit by not spending $7 a pint. I'm looking forward to trying almond or soy milk next time to see how it turns out. Enjoy~



Ingredients:
-2 cups milk-of-choice or nondairy creamer or coconut milk (we used coconut milk- full fat not low!)
-1/4 cup agave or maple syrup, (heard brown sugar is also good)
-1/8 tsp salt
-1/2 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
-vegan chocolate chips (we used a handful of "enjoy life" and chopped them up really small
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Then transfer to your pre-frozen ice cream maker and churn away! (ours took 15 min. and it went fast b/c little one was so into it ;) Check manufacturers instructions as each maker is apparently different.
We had it right after we were done churning (soft serve) and after it had chilled several hours. It's MUCH better IMO after it chills awhile.