How to Make Raw Ice Cream

Raw cashews are a key ingredient of raw ice cream.

Raw and living foods are foods that contain live enzymes. A raw food diet is the consumption of unprocessed, plant-based, uncooked foods, preferably organic. Raw food desserts are virtually guilt-free. They are made with a variety of nuts, fresh fruits, dried fruits and avocados. Raw ice cream is a delicious, healthful dessert made from raw nuts and all-natural sweeteners. This dessert is easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Things You'll Need

• Blender
• 2 cups raw cashews
• 2 cups young coconut meat
• 1 cup filtered water, as needed
• 1 cup raw agave nectar
• 1/4 cup coconut butter
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1 vanilla bean seed (ground)
• 1/2 tsp. Celtic salt
• Large bowl

Instructions

1. In a high-speed blender, process all ingredients except cashews and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until smooth and creamy.

2. Check for consistency and texture. Add water as needed to ensure that the mixture is processing in the blender.

3. Add cashews and blend until creamy and smooth.

4. Pour into a large bowl. Cover with plastic and freeze for 1 hour.

Tips & Warnings

• Variations: For chocolate ice cream, add 1/2 cup of raw cacao powder to mixture during Step 1. For strawberry ice cream, add 1/2 cup of organic strawberries to mixture during Step 1.

• You can also use an ice cream maker for the recipe.

References

• We Like It Raw: Raw Ice Cream Season
• Karen Knowler--The Raw Food Coach: What Do You Mean, Raw Ice-Cream?