Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream
Ingredients
2 ripe California avocados
14 ounces full fat coconut milk from a can
1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder (I use Raw Cacao, and get it here)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup maple syrup 1 Tbl vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, (optional) 1/2 cup dark mini chocolate chips
For mint chocolate
1-2 drops Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil (optional)
Directions
Combine avocados, coconut milk, cocoa powder, salt, maple syrup, vanilla, in a food processor, add optional essential oil if desired ( I use a Vitamix). Process until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
Transfer mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s directions until thick and frosty, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. You can also transfer to a container and just freeze for about 1-2 hours.
Add toasted almonds if desired 1 minute before turning off ice cream maker, just to combine.
Transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze for at least 1-2 hours to harden.
Remove from freezer and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for easier scooping.
Avocado/Banana Chocolate Ice Cream and Variations
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 avocado, peeled and frozen
- 2 tbsp raw cacao (or feel free to use cocoa powder)
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- optional: peppermint essential oil, coconut flakes, mini chocolate chips, peanut butter etc…
Instructions
- Peel and freeze banana and avocado, I wrap in parchment or place in a covered bowl about 1-2 hours prior to making.
- Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until broken down and ice cream consistency is reached. You will need to scrape down sides on occasion.
- At this point, feel free to add in options like 1 Tbl peanut butter, coconut flakes, mini chocolate chip or 1 drop essential oil. You can use your imagination.
You can work with the ingredients to suit your taste. A small serving ice cream maker like the this one 
Can be purchased on AMAZON, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target or Wal-Mart for about $50 and you can put your processed ingredients into it and make it quicker. The inner mixing container pops right into the freezer as well, and comes with a lid.