Raw Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

Easy Food Recipes and Cooking - Raw Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

Raw Chunky Monkey Ice Cream


Makes about 1 quart
Ice Cream Base
6 very ripe bananas -- 1 cup raw almond milk*
1- 2 tbsp raw agave, maple syrup, or coconut nectar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Raw Chocolate
3 tbsp coconut oil, melted -- 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
2 tbsp maple syrup -- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup walnuts


Method
In a blender combine bananas, almond milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener, mixing until very smooth. Transfer to shallow container and freeze 20-30 minutes until chilled and icy around edges. Make the chocolate by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Transfer to a shallow container and freeze. Once frozen remove chocolate and cut into small chunks.

Put the chilled base into your ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s instructions. Then stir in walnuts and chocolate chunks by hand in a bowl. Transfer to an air tight container and freeze 4-5 hours to harden completely.