Smooth.
Creamy.
Sweet, drippy ice cream, cascading into a delicious pool of vanilla.
Yeah, it’s winter. But I can’t keep this dreamy recipe to myself for the next four months. And actually, I really like eating ice cream in the winter.
One of my favorite memories is of a Christmas my family spent with relatives in Italy. The weather was bitter cold and rainy, and yet we knew it’d be a sin to leave without sampling the famed Italian gelato. Therefore—decked in hats, scarves, and heavy coats—we sat in a little gelateria, clumsily using gloved hands to spoon the rich, creamy dessert into our mouths. I’ve never tasted ice cream as delectable as on that blustery December day.
Perhaps this memory is what prompted me to pull out my ice cream maker a few days ago, in the ugliest weather we’ve experienced so far this year. The frustrating thing about ice cream makers is that you can really only make one batch per day, since the base needs to be completely frozen for optimum performance.
And I am not a patient person! If a recipe experiment doesn’t come out perfectly the first time, I immediately want to try again. My first attempt at making a healthy, non-dairy ice cream was awful. Loosely following a recipe from The New York Times, I mixed cornstarch in with my almond milk. The result was not an ice cream; it was a paste! In my second attempt, I reduced the amount of cornstarch, but it was still pasty. So, on day three, I omitted the cornstarch altogether…
Perfect!!
Feel free to customize this basic recipe any way you want, to make it yours! Add cocoa powder for chocolate ice cream, berries for a sherbet, or even crushed candy canes and peppermint extract for a Christmas treat.
Four-Ingredient Ice Cream
(Can be any flavor!)
- 2 cups milk-of-choice or nondairy creamer or coconut milk (see note below)
- 1/4 cup agave, maple syrup, or other sweetener (brown sugar is really good)
- 1 packet stevia (omit if using agave or maple syrup)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- optional ingredients for whatever flavor you desire
Mix all ingredients (except optional ingredients, if they are chunky) in a dish. Then simply transfer to your ice cream maker and watch the magic! (I have a Cuisinart, and it took 15 minutes to turn the liquid into ice cream. Warning: Make sure your ice cream maker’s base is completely frozen before use, or it will NOT work!!)
Click to see the recipe’s Calorie Information.
A word about the milk: This tastes delicious if you use only Blue Diamond almond milk, but the texture is more foam-y (in a good way, if that makes sense!) than creamy. If you use only nondairy creamer or full-fat canned coconut milk, the texture is more like ice cream. (Brand ideas include: Silk creamer, So Delicious creamer, or Good Karma.) If not serving right away, be sure to thaw a little if your freezer is super-cold. (Also, don’t use Silk almondmilk. And I’d probably stay away from fat-free milks, such as ricemilk.)
Edit: If you are using all almond milk and still want it creamy (not foamy), you can freeze the ice cream and then re-blend it in a Vita-Mix. The end result is incredibly creamy, without the fat and calories of using the coconut milk or creamer.
Question of the Day:
Do you have a favorite ice cream flavor?
Mine’s always been mint-chocolate chip. But plain chocolate is a close second. Coconut’s good, too! And cookie dough, peanut butter, cookies-n-cream… probably the only flavors I’m not big on are sorbets or sherbets.
Here’s a list of flavors: My Ice Cream Recipes.
(All of the recipes in the above link can be made without an ice-cream maker.)
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My favorite ice cream flavor has to be java chip or mocha almond fudge! Coffee ice cream is the best:) Except late at night… haha.
I think mine has to be mango or vanilla with morello cherries…yum!
bluebell – which is made in Texas – is AMAZING! They have a Christmas Cookies ice cream flavor. It is fabulous. I really enjoy the old school Homemade Vanilla thought. Yum!
Ooh I saw that in the grocery store the other day! It gave me a fun idea, too
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mmmm ice cream in december! I love vanilla bean, with specks of real vanilla. With apple pie of course. Ice cream is big for me in the summer but I practically forget about it in the winter!
I haven’t eaten ice cream in a long while, but my favorite used to be Baskin Robbins’ bubblegum flavor. I’d often beg my parents to take me after gymnastics practice. :]
4 ingredients, sounds awesome! you have some amazing ice creams katie! I love classic vanilla and cookies and cream. but all ice cream is delicious! thanks for sharing!
I also like eating ice cream no matter the weather. Mint chocolate chip is a favorite, but I also really like pistachio. There aren’t too many flavors I don’t like.
Love the addition of the rainbow sprinkles!
I fell in love with mint oreo and then it was discontinued. I was broken-hearted because it was SO fantastic!
You can’t beat regular vanilla with fresh raspberries over the top in the summer. I’m also a fan of caramel cashew frozen custard.
Then again… never met an ice cream I haven’t really liked.
thank you thank you thank you!!! my boyfriend just got me a cuisinart ice cream maker, but all of the recipes in the recipe book are super fattening and I have been wanted to try a lighter version! this is JUST what I was looking for! you could not have had better timing
I’m crushing up candy canes and putting them in mine for a peppermint ice cream tonight
Just make absolutely sure it’s 100% frozen before you start, or it won’t work! Oh, and be sure to put the turner in before the liquid… that’s another issue I ran into!
My only preference with ice cream is that it have chunks of anything! Preferably chocolate though of course
This looks super delish.
How delicious! The sprinkles make it that much better! I’m not patient either, so this is perfect!
That ice cream looks fantastic. I’m a chocolate girl but the vanilla even looks amazing. I usually get Blue Diamond almond milk, but you made me curious – why do you say not to use Silk?
LOL I tried it… I’m not sure what happened, but it was awful (both in taste and texture)!
Can you imagine how good this would be if you used Silk’s “Nog” flavor and added candied (or uncandied…) pecans! Yummy yummy!
Oh wow, I never thought about using flavored milks… what about their chocolate-peppermint flavor?!
I just bought some So Delicious nog and it’s DEFINITELY getting used with this recipe…I’m thinking like 1/2 nog 1/2 full fat coconut milk, and maybe almonds or maple sugar candy (!!) spun in at the end. I still haven’t actually tasted the nog yet so I don’t know how much sweetener I’ll need to add.
wow thats brilliant! & looks yummy.
Salted caramel banana soft-serve or peanut butter chocolate HAVE to be the best “ice creams” I’ve ever had. Just wondering – could you make this in a vita with frozen milk?
Yes, definitely. These recipes all use that idea: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/baby-making/reader-recipes/vanilla-bean-ice-cream-nutritional-info/thumbnails-again/
Brilliant! I loved your post about ice cream and it got me thinking. I’ve had family asking what they can get me for Christmas and I’m running out of ideas so your post was wonderful and gave me a great idea, the cuisinart ice cream maker! How fun would that be to make ice cream with the kids? We are dairy free so I’m thinking we could make ice cream cheaper than we can buy it. Would you agree? Also, just read the comment about using the vita-mix for ice cream and I already have one of those, can you tell me how the texture is in the vitamix vs the ice cream maker? Do you freeze the leftovers and if so, do they turn out ok consistency wise? Thanks so much for your help.
I love pralines and cream from Baskin Robbins but it is full of milk so I don’t get to have it much anymore.
Hmmm… I’ve actually not re-frozen the vita-mix one.
The texture really does depend, though, on what milks you use. I’d recommend ones with a higher fat content… unless you want the spongey texture, which some people like too!
Coffee! Green tea! Chai! Summer’s here all year round so I’ll be trying it!
I’d always loved chocolate chip cookie dough, but there’s also something to be said about a classic high quality plain vanilla or chocolate
I still haven’t tried making my own ice cream! I really want to now. My favourite is, and always will be, cookie dough
Do you think this would work for one of those Cuisinart soft serve ice cream machines??
I’m not sure. I’ve never seen one of those… I have a Cuisinart ice cream maker.
But if you do try it, I’d love to hear how it goes.
THIS is the exact reason why I have an ice cream maker. Thanks Katie – putting my base in the freezer now!!!
I crave ice cream more in the cold months than I do in the summer!! I cant wait to try your ice cream your mint chocolate chip is on my long to do list.
I love vanilla with things mixed in it, or just strawberry plain! Strawberry was always my go-to growing up! Sooo good.
Chocolate chip cookie dough!
Making nondairy ice cream AND making it in a blender rather than an ice cream maker (which is me)…is definitely an art rather than a science I’ve found. So many kinds of milks/mylks, sugars, i.e. maple, white, agave, etc…and so it’s so hard to get it to the right consistency and texture…bravo to you for keeping on with the experiments. And yes, I would have ruled out cornstarch too! Can’t believe the NYT used that?
My favorite is mint-chocolate chip, too! That is why your chocolate-mint milkshake has saved me!!!!
I absolutely love gelato! My favorite flavors have been gelato: amaretto chocolate chip, amarena black cherry, nutella swirl, and sea salt caramel. If only I could emulate them at home! What model of Cuisinart do you have? I have wanted an ice cream maker but did not know which brand is best.
Hmmm… I don’t know. It doesn’t actually say! It just says “Cuisinart frozen yogurt, ice cream, and sorbet maker.” It’s a few years old.
Ohh I was having such an ice cream craving last night so I had some So Delicious Coconut Milk ice cream.. but I’d wish I’d had a homemade one! Turning it into a peppermint one sounds fab– chocolate with peppermint perhaps?? But my all time favorite ice cream flavor is jamoca almond fudge- I grew up ordering it at Baskin Robbins and it kind of stuck!
Katie, try making fro yo!
I just take a big container of Whole Soy unsweetened yogurt, add about 3-4 tbs of Stevia baking blend (it has gums in it that help the texture once frozen. Amazing.) and then whatever extracts I want. I’ve done vanilla, peppermint and pumpkin so far! I loooove it. It’s rich and creamy and tangy. You could easily use a different sweetener or just use the sweetened Whole Soy and not add any extra. Both are so good and so easy.
I’ve used the Wildwood unsweetened, too, but Whole Soy is my favorite!
When I make ice cream, I use arrowroot powder and a mix of coconut milk and almond milk. One of my ice cream recipe books (yes, I have more than one!) calls for arrowroot and it works very well with no chalky taste like you can get with other starches. I think it’s Vegan Scoop that I have that calls for arrowroot. Awesome book!
Vice Cream is the other book I have and that’s more nut based ice creams. I make cashew ice cream like they do in Vice Cream. I blend two cups of raw cashews with two cups of water in my vitamix. Add extracts and sweetener to taste and then process in my ice cream machine once the base mix is chilled. Katie, TRY THIS. It makes the most creamy, rich ice cream ever!
Oh wow, Melissa, thanks for sharing! I’ve always been interested in cashew-based ice cream, but I never had a recipe. Bookmarking your idea!
Ice cream in the winter? Definitely!
what kind of milk did you use for the ice cream in your pictures? i see that you have a couple of workable options listed. thanks!
Definitely the all-creamer version
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Well it used to be cookies and cream, but I can’t have it anymore (stupid gluten!) Now I’m more likely to just stick to fro-yo in which case I love peanut butter, mint, or just plain vanilla. Although they had pumpkin recently and it was awesome!
I love chocolate chip cookie dough soft serve ice-cream! & I have a question, did you use the sweetened almond milk or unsweetened? I usually get the Unsweetened Vanilla Blue Diamond. (& I just made-up some homemade chocolate ice-cream Monday using leftover chocolate pudding so I’m with ya on the winter ice-cream cravings!)
Can’t wait to try this now, everybody has so many good ideas!
Unsweetened, like you. Chocolate pudding ice cream??? That sounds SO good!
Awesomeness thanks! We took the leftover chocolate pudding & turned it into more of a ‘mousse’ & then put it in our icecream maker. Probably not the healthiest dessert but it was good lol.
I can’t wait to try this out!
I ALWAYS crave ice cream, so this is perfect!
So regular coconut milk (not the full-fat kind in cans, but Silk Coconut Milk) would work? I’ll have to test this out…
I haven’t actually tried that one, but if you do I would love to know if it works!
What is the base then??
Sorry, I’m confused. The base for what?
I think they mean the base that you keep mentioning needs to be “completely frozen”!
“Warning: Make sure your base is completely frozen before use, or it will NOT work!!”
Ooooh ooh I see! Sorry, I meant the ice cream maker’s base (the metal bowl in which you put the liquid). I fixed the post.
so so sorry, I mis-read your instructions on this. Disregard my question.
I’ll have to give the nondairy creamer a try! Cookie dough, mint chocolate chip, and peanut butter probaboly tie as my faces:)
Oops, I meant my faves, but I am sure they end up on my face, too;)
Looks delicious! I’m all about eating ice cream in the winter as well, mostly just because I love it so so much. Do you have any techniques to make ice cream without an ice cream maker?!
Yes
. All of these don’t need one: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/chocolate-covered-recipes/ice-cream-and-frozen-treats/
wow this looks really awesome, and my favorite flavor of ice cream is mint chocolate chip too.
Why do you do this to me? Do you always have to tempt my weak self? Do always have to make me lick the screen… which never tastes that good? And then everyone laughs at me! as if they never licked a screen! Well, since they dont read CCK, they probably have no reason to
Ok, so here is the current scenario. I just finished Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar for 10th grade literature ( not that you care) and am in the middle of a book report on this EXTREMELY boring dude. So i take a break to check CCK, and man oh man was it worth it! Some computer is gonna have ice cream drips all over it real soon…….
Have a chocolate covered day Katie!
That is all
questions for YOU: did you like shakespeare? And on a disconnected note, do you favor vanilla or chocolate?
My answers: NOT ON YOUR LIFE! and chocolate by far
Well, it depends on the work! For example, I really liked Macbeth… Othello made me cry… Hamlet was way too depressing!
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And do you really not know my answer to the chocolate question? Hint: check my blog title
Well, i had a feeling but was wondering why you didnt post a pic of chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla, that’s all
I love your ice cream posts. I really need to get an ice cream maker!
Looks awesome! I love peppermint, pumpkin, and strawberry.
Love this! It already makes me think of the ways to be creative with this and adding things
My favorite icecream is the sodelicious coconutmilk ones sweetened with stevia. Yum!!
Ooh yum I need an ice cream maker!
You actually made me crave ice cream in the winter, which is usually something I only want in hot weather…!
Do you think Dream Almond soy milk is good for this? And does it taste good in general? (I tend to only drink unsweetened soy milk but want to try something different)
Sorry, I’ve never had Dream almond soy milk. I don’t think I’ve even seen it before.
Lecithin is magic in ice cream (or homemade chocolate), it makes everything creamy and also gives a slightly thicker consistency. I love it!
Just curious about your choice of almond milk. I always drank the Blue Diamond 40 calorie unsweetened milk but my fiance bought me Silk unsweetened almond milk and I noticed it had 5 less calories per cup so I’ve been buying that lately. What’s your opinion? I saw you suggested using Blue Diamond instead of Silk in the ice cream recipe (which I will also be making soon!) I have a Cuisinart ice cream maker, also, and tried making a coconut ice cream in the summer and it never came together even though my insert was completely solid. Excited to try yours!
I think the Silk one is thicker, so I like it better if I’m actually drinking the almond milk straight up. But for baking, I like almond breeze better. Plus it can be shelf-stable, which is always a plus!
Just reduce your gum consumption by 1 stick. It has 5 calories, so you’ll be fine with Blue Diamond.
This is PERFECT for the icky weather we’ve been having. Seriously though, where are the crisp, beautiful december days I’m used to?
This icecream looks so delicious though. I mean, mouth watering delicious. I bet it would be good with a spoonful of peanut butter or some of your cookie dough mixed in
I love all flavors!!! The only exception is probably nut-infested flavors…. especially those containing pistachios or walnuts. I’ll have them on occasion, but it’s not a top pic
My absolute favorite is Baskin Robins 31 Flavors Daiqurie ices (original, watermelon, and raspberry). Other than that, I love cookie dough, peanut butter kinds, brownie or chocolate kinds, cookie crumb kinds, coffee, caramel and toffee….. the list goes on and on!
Do you like pistachio ice cream??? I only like it in spamoni.
I don’t think I’ve ever tried it! I love pistachios, though!
You’ve tried it with almond milk and it didnt work?
Silk almondmilk doesn’t work.
I grew up on peanut butter chocolate, but I also love rocky road. I love everything with marshmallows. I wonder if you have ever posted or will ever post a smores based recipe. MMM
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Probably one of my favorite recipes you’ve done yet. You are a rockstar
Hm…..how can someone even choose a favorite flavor? i really like coffee or turtle or cappuccino or mint or banana or peanut butter. the list doesn’t end! i really want to try this recipe but don’t have an ice cream maker. is there another way to make it? please say yes.
Try any of these recipes if you don’t have an ice-cream maker. (They do need a vita-mix, though.)
http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/chocolate-covered-recipes/ice-cream-and-frozen-treats/
bummer. I haven’t got a vita-mix either:( i guess i know what to ask for for Christmas, though.
So easy, so tasty! I have a Cuisinart too and have only used it once. Shame on me! I love those sprinkles, they make me happy to look at.
anything with gooey fudgey peanut buttery cookie dough chunkiness goodness!
I love gelato! I’m so jealous of you for your trip to Italy!
When it gets warm again I must make this for my family because we are one big pack of ice cream lovers. Ooh by the way, your photography is AMAZING. I wish I could photograph food like that!
Oh no, I have so much to learn! I always feel like taking good photos is a struggle for me
. Photoshop is my crutch, fixing everything from dark photos to overexposure! 
Have you tried making ice cream with frozen bananas as the base? I guess you would have to like bananas for the recipe to be worthwhile, but it is healthy and delicious! I sometimes add peanut butter.
Oh yes, definitely! I always add peanut butter!! And sometimes a little cinnamon
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My favorite is definitely moose tracks…peanut butter cups, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate chunks and fudge swirls. mmmm.
I will eat ice cream even if it’s cold and snowing (as long as I have my electric blanket!).
My favorite flavor is mint chocolate chip, but as long as it doesn’t have blueberries, pineapple, or coffee- I’m good. Add a brownie to the bowl of ice cream…oh yum!
Vanilla. Does that make me lame?
I wish I had an ice cream maker.
Haha no, there’s no way you could ever be lame
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Mint chocolate chip is a favorite of mine. Those sprinkles make the ice cream cone look so festive!
we have an old fashioned (but with motor) White Mountain ice cream machine. You fill the metal container, pour ice and rock salt around it, plug it in and let it churn til frozen. Do you think your recipe would work in it the same way? No pre-freezing of anything is required and I soooo miss ice cream!
I’ve only tried it with my Cuisinart, so I can’t say for sure. I’d HOPE that all ice cream makers would work! If you do try it, I really hope it works for you!
For me, it would have to be…hm…okay, honestly, I’ll eat anything you place in front of me (unless it’s cockroaches, or rats, or something out of the norm (although, I did eat bear meat once; tasted like pork).
But, ultimately, I’d have to say cookies n cream!
THIS SOUNDS SO GOOD. oh my goodness, coconut milk? YUM.
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This would be great with soy/rice “egg nog”!
how many servings does this recipe make? i totally love love love ice cream, though every time i try to make it i’m always less than satisfied… any suggestions?
It depends on how big you want your serving lol. Also, if you use the full creamer version, you’ll probably be satisfied with a smaller serving because it’s richer.
my absolute fave ice cream is tiger tiger lol (the brite orange and black stripes mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm good ) finding it tuff to make raw tho lol hahaha
Hey Chocolate Katie, have you heard about Cookie butter from Trader Joe’s? This reminds me of one of your recipes, though I’m sure you’d make it better and healthier. Time for a knock off?
http://blisstree.com/eat/trader-joes-cookie-butter-not-healthy-snack-928/
LOL I can’t try it! I don’t have a TJ’s here
. Is it kinda like my gingerbread butter? Maybe with some coconut flour added in for buttery-ness? From what I saw in your link, it’s gingersnaps combined with nuts? In any case, it sounds fun!
who cares that it’s winter! did you know the state that eats the most ice cream is Alaska? ya weird huh? I love chocolate chip cookie dough or brownie chunks in my ice cream! I also like to add some almond butter when I make your recipes
So weird! I also read that ice cream sales go up in winter months. Maybe because, like another commenter mentioned, more people are eating pie… and ice cream goes so well with pie!
I may have spent my allowance on an ice-cream maker today…may your ice-cream-in-the-winter-lovin heart be blessed forever! I can’t wait to try it
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I’m almost embarassed to say because it’s probably one of THE. WORST things for you, but Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked. It’s the best of everything: chocolate AND vanilla ice cream. Cookie dough AND brownie pieces. Pure “eat your feelings” heaven
Yum yum yum, looks amazing!!!
Yummy! I love cookie dough ice cream and I could eat ice cream anytime of year. I asked for an ice cream maker for Christmas. Here’s hoping I get one so I can make this!
We’ve had good success with rice milk, although it does come out more like sorbet than ice cream, and we’ve had many many compliments on how yummy it was!
We can ONLY use rice milk as our littlest one is allergic every single other kind of milk….even flax seed milk! Makes life very challenging but I’m up for it!
Ooh good to know! I was afraid ricemilk wouldn’t work because of its low fat content.
Delicious. I have an ice cream maker thanks to the boyfriend! I’ll have to give it a try. I used to be a chocolate-only girl, but I love anything with peanut butter mixed in!
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That breakfast looks delicious and you made me want to start eating different types of breakfast other than cereal that I eat all the time.
I love ice cream! dessert can be both delicious and healthy for you!!
I just finished making this ice cream – SO. GOOD. But I found mine to taste alot more coconutty than vanilla (I just used a regular tin of coconut milk). It still tasted GLORIOUS, but maybe upping the vanilla extract a bit more might achieve a more basic vanilla ice cream.
Yeah, the coconut milk definitely will have a coconut flavor (less so if you make chocolate ice cream). You could always try nondairy creamer instead, for a more plain vanilla.
Chocolate, now THERE’s an idea
I’m pretty sure the only nondairy creamers I’ve seen where I live are in those tiny little portable packets, and even then I have to travel to a remote location to get them :/ Still think I’ll try though, haha.
ok inspired by you, i just dumped a few cups of SSo Delicious Coconut nog into the ice cream maker and let it run, and wow. Literally just the nog, I didn’t think I needed to add anything because the sweeteners and the thickeners are already in the formula. Yeah, it’s 35 degrees out and I’m facefirst in a bowl of this stuff.
I would add chocolate chunks! Or peanut butter! Or whipped cream!
Or all 3.
And I really want an ice cream maker!!
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I would definitely add some egg-less cookie dough chunks into this ice cream!!!
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I would try to do a gingerbread flavor! Adding in some fresh ground ginger, bit of cinnamon, and molasses and maple syrup for sweetener! Or many sugar cookie dough chip…. Too many options!
I would add chocolate chips! yum!
I would add chunks of gingerbread cookie to make it holiday themed!
I love coffee, so I would add some chocolate covered espresso beans
I would add nutella to the mix! and some chopped hazelnuts for extra crunch!
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I have lots of ideas for customizing this basic recipe…Mint chip with peppermint extract and some dark chocolate; pumpkin pie with some pureed pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; coffee; chocolate almond with almond extra and dark chocolate. Also I might make one of your delicious cookie recipes to crumble over the plain vanilla. Oh yummmm
YES YES YES. I would make a faux butterfinger ice cream by using pulverized Chic-O-Sticks! Oh I wish I had an ice cream maker.
My favorite ice cream is peanut butter and chocolate… or pistachio, I think I would have to add those in to this one! Yummy!
I would most definitely add some coconut flakes and coconut milk to this recipe. YUMMMMMM!!!!!!
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I would customize this so many ways! Adding little pieces of vegan cookie dough bites would be amazing, or chocolate-peanut butter with banana. And maybe some instant coffee with mint and chocolate chips… mocha mint chip… mmmmm. And also a pumpkin spice ice cream! YES. The possibilities are endless.
Just saw a recipe for banana bread ice cream I am dying to try!
I would deffinitly add some dried passion fruit and some lemon juice to this recipie
I would try it with chocolate almond milk
I would add coffee granules…or crushes chocolate cookies. or both, definitely both.
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I would add peanut butter! Lots and lots. I think I’m Peanut Butter Covered Kim.
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Mmmmm Ice cream!! There are soooo many flavor combinations it is hard to narrow it down! However I have been on an almond and coconut kick lately, so I would probably make “Almond Joy” ice cream. I would add coconut and almond extract, cocoa powder and chocolate pieces, maybe some almond butter for richness and a sprinkle of unsweetened coconut!! MMMM!
Another option since I just made a TON of pralines for christmas gifts I might add some butter extract and some candied pecans and make Pecan praline or butter pecan ice cream … MMM! Ok now I want ice cream for breakfast!!
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Oh goodness, I’ve been dreaming about this recipe since you posted! I would love to win an ice cream maker so I could test it out
) To personalize, I would keep it simple by adding some vegan chocolate chip cookie dough balls, and maybe a little drizzle of melted peanut butter.
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I would mix in cherries and dark chocolate chunks!
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I’d add chocolate and peanut butter!!
peanut butter and some crushed up cookies would be divine!
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Katie. You just made my day!!!! I had just asked a few days ago what kind of ice cream maker you used, so the chance to win one gets me so excited! By the way, I already follow you on pinterest and facebook (extra points!). How would I customize your ice cream? Well, here a few ideas:
1.) Use Silk holiday mint chocolate milk, add to it crushed peppermint pieces, peppermint extract, and swirl it with dark chocolate almond butter
2.) Classic vanilla almond milk + cinnamon, add to it YOUR pieces of raw gingerbread men and coconut whipped cream!
3.) Puree raspberries and add to ice cream made with chocolate soy/almond milk, add in cocoa nibs, and swirl with dark chocolate almond butter/artisana
Hows that for customization
An ice cream maker! What a great giveaway.
To personalize this recipe, I would love to make little cookie dough chunks and mix them in. Not super original, but I’ve never loved another type of ice cream nearly as much as I love cookie dough ice cream! Orrr maybe I’d figure out a way to give it a little cake batter taste…Yum!
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Woo! I want to win the ice cream maker! How I would customize the recipe…four words: green tea ice cream.
I would customize this by of course, adding chocolate!!
I would love it with a caramel swirl and candied pecans OR fudge swirl and mini pb cups!
I would add in peanut butter and chocolate chips!
I think it might need a little nut butter
I would somehow incorporate this cookie butter i just got from trader joes!
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I’d add almond extract, almond bits, and white chocolate chips. YUM!
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I would love to try lemon-blueberry ice cream, maybe with pieces of pie crust or graham crackers crumbled in.
omgg! this is amazing i been searching for one for xmas bc ur icecreams make me go crazy! and all the normal price ones are always out of stock except the $500 ones, no thanks! lol and id just go with peanut butter with ur awesome brownie bites!
I would add orange zest and cardamon seeds!
I would crush pb cups on and sprinkle them on top!
I’m into peanut butter ANYTHING these days, so I’d make caramel-peanut butter ice cream. And last night I made a sweet potato smoothie that I think would make fabulous ice cream. I haven’t tried working with flavored Stevia yet but I want to give that a shot as well… I’ve been wanting an ice cream maker for a long time!
Hmm I bet it would be good with the Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream.. Or maybe frozen strawberries with some simple syrup for a strawberry taste.. the possibilities are endless!
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I LOVE icecream! In fact, you could call me “icecream-covered- eileen”! Being a health provider, nutritiona dn fitness lover, I am alsways lookignf or healthy and yummy icecream! Can’t wait to try your recipes! I would “make it my own” by adding in pumpkin, or chocolate, or ganola, or fresh fruit or…. anything! YUM!
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I would try swapping in frozen bananas for the milk! Frozen bananas make INCREDIBLE ice cream!
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I would add almond extract and fresh raspberries to this recipe!
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i would add dark chocolate chips and coconut flakes!! yummmm
Thanks for offering the giveaway Katie! There are a bunch of ice cream flavors I would love to try – I would probably start by adding some mango puree to your recipe
I would customize this by adding 1/2 cup pumpkin puree and a bit of pumpkin pie spice for some fall-flavored ice cream. I also think it would be interesting to try adding 2 tbl of chia seeds; I’ve never seen somebody do that before.
I’d add Guava preserves…the acidity with the creaminess would be spectacular!
I love ice cream ALL year round!!! I think I’ll try this with vanilla and Chocolate Chips! YUM
I like to get crazy with ice cream concoctions. If I had a SUHWEET cuisinart ice cream maker right this moment – I would be all about christmas flavors.
Creamy Peppermint Candy = a little peppermint extract, peppermint candy bits, and dark chocolate pieces (+beet juice for red color)
Gingerbread Snap = + a few tablespoons molasses, cinnamon, and of course gluten-free gingerbread cookie crumbles.
But let’s be honest, the possibilities are ENDLESS. Hot cocoa ice cream, pretzel chocolate peanut butter, sweet pistachio, yum yum YUM.
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I would add some of your cookie dough at the end
strawberries + basil. yum!
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I would customize by adding in small chunks of cookie dough balls and a swirl of chocolate ganache!
I’d have to go with either mint or coffee! Or…I could just make them both and have EXTRA ice cream
Pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice! Mmmm
Hmmm so many possibilities! I would probably do peanut butter in there as well as try a pumpkin variety. Coconut maybe:). I grew up eating ice cream and making it the old fashioned way with my grandparents, I sure miss both:)
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I love chocolate ice cream, there is nothing like a rich smooth chocolate on the tougue. I would add some almonds and coconut to make a almond joy type ice cream. I love ice cream all year round.
It is an easy dessert but, I gave my daughter my ice cream maker…..so winning a new one would be heavenly!!!
Icecream is the one thing that I love but have always wondered if there was a simpler way to make it & make it a little healthier…you’ve come to the rescue! Being that it is a little healthier a few naughty indulgences every now and again are acceptable. My sister in law has dragged me into her love of everything pumpkin so a pumpkin pie flavor would be my spin.
I know the ingredients in this would probably undo all of the goodness in this ice cream but I would modify it by adding Nutella…I had Nutella gelato in Italy and it was AMAZING!!
Yum! I would add pumpkin puree, pumpkin spices, and butterscotch chips!
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I would customize it by adding in some raw cookie dough crumbles!
i think i would stir in some dried cherries and cacao nibs! yum!
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This recipe sounds awesome!!! And I love that you don’t have to cook the ingredients first!
I would add MALT!!!! I don’t know why, but I LOOOOVE malt in ice cream…even mint ice cream!
I’ve always wanted an ice cream maker….that would be great to be able to make healthy, non-chemical-y ice creams. I stopped eating the regular packaged ice creams after reading the labels….it’s really scary what they put into it!
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I would add caramel to it
My favorite ice cream come from using spring and summer fruits–fresh peach, fresh strawberry with chocolate, and blackberry. Yum!
I LOVE coconut in my ice cream…would love to be able to make it at home:o)
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I would add cocoa nibs! They’re not too sweet and so healthy!
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As someone who is gluten, dairy, and cane sugar intolerant, I would adore making my own ice cream! One of my favorite mixtures of flavors is banana and peanut butter. Banana is so naturally sweet but adding a bit of extra honey doesn’t hurt.
I’d add shredded ginger, vegan caramel, cinnamon, and shortbread pieces spiked with nutmeg and clove.
I would use peppermint extract and chocolate chunks to make it mint chocolate chip!
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Hmmmmm….I think a chai ice cream or a gingerbread for the season would be awesome…..mmmmm maybe a little coconut to simulate snow…..OH…..the possibilities!!!! Ho Ho Ho……
I’d really love an ice-cream maker!
There’s so much I would love to try – for starters, Kaya ice-cream. Kaya’s an amazing coconut jam we eat a lot of back home, and can be easily made. And I’d combine it with my favourite recipes of yours – lightly blending in your brownie bites/ larabars would make this amazing
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If I had the ice cream maker necessary to make this? I would customize it by making it into chocolate raspberry ice cream! Defeats the whole “four-ingredient” aspect but…
I’d add cocoa powder and frozen raspberries, and maybe some cacao nibs or actual melted chocolate for an extra decadent treat!
I would add cacao nibs! They’re healthy but delicious!
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