Raw vegan ice cream is the perfect summer treat!

It is unofficially the start of the summer season, and what better to go with the summer heat than some cold delicious raw vegan ice cream! Raw vegan ice cream is a popular dish because it allows people to have a familiar yet healthy treat. It can be made from a variety of ingredients including cashews, fruits, coconut and agave. In general, the more coconut that is added to the blend the more creamy the consistency of the ice cream will be. If you enjoy old fashioned hard ice cream then you will want to have a light hand with the coconut oil. However if you enjoy soft serves then try to be liberal with the coconut based oil ingredient of your choice. Check out some of our favorite bloggers takes on this delicious dessert:

RawGuru: Trio of Raw Vegan Ice Cream

Hugger Food: Enjoying Maggie Mudd Vegan Ice Cream at World Fest

Dreena’s Vegan Recipes: Chocolate Thrill Vegan Ice Cream

The Raw Chef Blog: Cacao Pistachio Florentine & Mint Ice Cream Sandwich

Raw vegan recipe for ice cream

Raw vegan ice cream can be made from a number of different ingredients, and today I am going to share a quick and easy way to make it in the Vita-Mix blender.

The following recipe serves six:
2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours
2 cups young coconut meat
1 cup filtered water, as needed
1 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup coconut butter or expeller pressed coconut oil
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Step 1 – In Vita-Mix or another blender, mix all ingredients except cashews and approximately 1/2 the water until creamy and smooth.
Step 2 – Add water as needed to keep the mixture circulating through the blender.
Step 3 – Add the drained cashews and blend until smooth and air whipped.
Step 4 – Allow mixture to settle in the freezer and serve after one hour.

If you are not in the mood for whipping it up yourself, check out Tomberlies brand raw vegan ice cream on your next journey to the co-op or vegan grocery.

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