Description
A creamy, refreshing homemade mint chip ice cream made with fresh mint, coconut milk, and dark chocolate. Totally dairy-free and gluten-free!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (13.5 oz each) full-fat coconut milk (chilled overnight for the best texture)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup or agave nectar (or honey if not strictly vegan)
- 1 packed cup fresh mint leaves (for that real mint flavor)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (don’t overdo it—this stuff is strong!)
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch (for extra creaminess)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (dairy-free)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Infuse the coconut milk: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the coconut milk (don’t boil it). Add the fresh mint leaves and let it steep for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to release all that fresh minty goodness.
- Strain and blend: Strain out the mint leaves, pressing them to get every last drop of flavor. Pour the infused coconut milk into a blender and add maple syrup, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, arrowroot starch, and sea salt. Blend until smooth.
- Chill the mixture: Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better). This helps the flavors meld and makes for a creamier ice cream.
- Churn it up: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. It should look thick and creamy after about 20 minutes.
- Add the chocolate: During the last few minutes of churning, toss in the chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate.
- Freeze and serve: Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and let it firm up for 2–3 hours. When ready to eat, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes for easy scooping.
Notes
Best when eaten within a week, but let’s be real—it won’t last that long!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg