{"id":5267,"date":"2020-11-06T02:24:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T07:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jmcutlery.com\/wiz\/?p=5267"},"modified":"2025-08-09T22:47:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T02:47:55","slug":"no-sugar-dairy-free-no-churn-chocolate-ice-cream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jmcutlery.com\/wiz\/no-sugar-dairy-free-no-churn-chocolate-ice-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"Intense Chocolate Dairy-Free Ice Cream"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creamy, Quick and Easy!
\n3 Ingredients
\nCocoa, Tahini & Bananas
\nIntense Dark Chocolate Ice Cream. Dairy-free.
\n<\/span>No Added Sweetener.\u00a0 <\/span>No-Churn needed. Creamy
\nand Scoopable from <\/span>1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
\nor vodka.\u00a0 (Optional peanut butter swirl).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n


\nNo added Sugar or Sweetener needed.
\n<\/span><\/strong>Enjoy it every day (and Passover, too!)<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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To my surprise, this ice cream needed no sweetener!
\n(You won’t taste the <\/em>banana.) <\/em>The overripe <\/span>banana was
\nenough sweetener for me. <\/span>But I love Dark (70%)
\nBittersweet Chocolate <\/span>to begin with.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This is the most decadent dark chocolate
\nice <\/span>cream I’ve ever tasted! <\/span>It is sweetened with
\noverripe bananas.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nI used blackened frozen Bananas.
\n(see date-sweetened recipe below the banana).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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To my surprise, it needed no sweetener. You can
\nalmost eliminate any hint of banana taste (if you notice it)
\n<\/em>using a less ripe banana and 1\/2 to 1 tsp. lemon juice,
\nand a tsp. or two of honey or maple syrup if you want
\nit sweeter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can add one or two teaspoons of honey or
\nmaple syrup and 2 tablespoons of coconut cream
\n<\/span>if you’re a fan of sweet milk chocolate.<\/span>
\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

*Organic ‘Cacao’<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/strong>(<\/span><\/span>Cocoa)<\/span><\/span> is a mood-enhancing
\nsuperfood! And get the health benefits of bananas
\nas a bonus.<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Get your ‘chocolate fix’ from Cacao<\/strong>\u00a0real chocolate.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0
\nIt packs in more calcium than cow’s milk, with iron,
\nmagnesium, antioxidants and polyphenols. It can help
\nwith stress, depression, blood pressure and heart health.
\n<\/span><\/span>has flavonoids, which are nutrients that may curb
\ninflammation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Recipe For <\/strong>Healthy (3-4 banana)<\/em> Chocolate Ice Cream<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Total Time: 5 minutes\u00a0<\/strong>
\nYield: 6 Fudge Popsicles or<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a04 Ice Cream Cones!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nIngredients (Banana Based)<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\n3 to 4 frozen, overripe bananas<\/span>
\n1\/3 cup cocoa powder
\n<\/span>3 tbs. almond butter (tahini, or similar sub)
\n<\/span>1 tsp. of lemon juice will lessen banana flavor
\n1 pinch salt
\n1\/2 tsp tapioca starch or xanthan gum<\/span>
\n1 tsp vanilla extract or wine or vodka (helps<\/em>
\nprevent freezing to rock-hard).<\/em><\/span>
\n
\n<\/span>Optional:
\nADD PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL:
\n<\/span><\/strong>\u00bd cup creamy peanut butter (melted) cooled slightly,
\nIn an airtight freezer container, layer a ribbon of peanut
\nbutter across the ice cream. Use a knife bade pointed
\nstraight down to create swirls.
\n<\/span><\/strong>
\n1 or 2 tbs. extra coconut cream for less intense
\nchocolate flavor<\/span><\/p>\n

1 or 2 tbs. maple syrup (or sweeten to taste)<\/span><\/p>\n

Dip in sprinkles or Chopped Nuts<\/span><\/p>\n

*Ice Cream *Shell Topping<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>
\nVanilla, chocolate Homemade Magic Shell.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nMake sure bananas are at least partially brown.<\/span>
\nBlend by hand or <\/span><\/span>combine all ingredients in a
\nhigh-speed blender or <\/span>food processor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Process until completely smooth, adding a little
\nmilk <\/span>of choice if it\u2019s too thick for your hand or blender
\nto process.
\n<\/span>
\nFreeze <\/span>for about an hour and then scoop out with an
\nice <\/span>cream scoop to serve immediately as soft serve.
\nOr cover with plastic wrap and freeze in a container,
\nor for up to a few weeks, and thaw before eating.<\/p>\n

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This ice cream tastes the best<\/span> the day it\u2019s
\n<\/span>made, but you can freeze <\/span>in an airtight container.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Variation:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

*No Churn Vegan Chocolate
\nIce Cream <\/strong><\/span>Date-sweetened<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Gluten-free. No Churn Vegan Chocolate Ice
\nCream TIME 30 mins Servings 12<\/span>
\n
\nIngredients<\/span><\/strong>
\n2 14-ounce cans coconut cream OR full-fat <\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 coconut milk (chilled overnight in the fridge)
\n1\/2 cup unsweetened almond (or plant based)<\/em> milk<\/span>
\n2\/3 cup unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder powder<\/span>
\n14-16 ounces pitted dates (if not sticky and moist, <\/span>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0soak in warm water for 10 minutes then drain)<\/span>
\n1 tsp pure vanilla extract or vodka to prevent freezing<\/span><\/p>\n


\nOPTIONAL ADD-INs<\/span><\/strong>
\n1 ounce espresso (cooled)<\/span>
\n1\/2 tsp cinnamon<\/span>
\nCacao nibs
\n<\/span>
\nInstructions<\/span><\/strong>
\nPlace a large mixing bowl in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes.<\/span>
\nIn the meantime, add moist, pitted dates to a food processor <\/span>
\nand process until small bits remain. Then add hot water a little <\/span>
\nat a time until it forms a thick paste. Set aside.<\/span>
\nWithout tipping the cans, scoop out the coconut cream from the <\/span>
\ncans of coconut cream OR coconut milk, reserving the clear <\/span>
\nliquid for other uses. Place in chilled mixing bowl.<\/span>
\n
\nNOTE: If you’re using coconut milk, you’ll likely need less
\nsweetener because there’s less volume. <\/span>
\n
\nUsing a mixer, whip until creamy and smooth. Then add
\ncocoa powder, vanilla, almond milk, and half of the date
\npaste. Whip until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust flavors
\nas needed. I added most of the date paste and a little more
\ncocoa powder. Transfer to a parchment-lined freezer-safe
\ncontainer and cover loosely with <\/span>plastic wrap, then foil to
\n<\/span>help freeze.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can take this out in a couple of hours for a chilled
\nmousse-like ice cream. Freeze overnight for a firmer ice cream.
\nSet out for at least 20 minutes prior to scooping, and use a
\nscoop warmed under hot water for a proper scoop.<\/span>
\nWill keep in the freezer for up to one week, but best when<\/span><\/p>\n

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*Ice Cream Shell Topping
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INGREDIENTS<\/span><\/strong>
\n7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped<\/span>
\nOr 1 cup chocolate (or other flavor) chips<\/span>
\n2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil<\/span><\/p>\n

PREPARATION<\/span><\/strong>
\nMelt the chocolate in a small metal bowl set over <\/span>
\na pan of simmering water. Stir in the coconut oil <\/span>
\nand heat until dissolved, about 1 minute. Keep the <\/span>
\nliquid lukewarm until ready to pour over the ice cream. <\/span>
\nChocolate will harden into a shell within a few seconds <\/span>
\nwhen spooned over ice cream.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Health Benefit of Cacao<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

*1 tablespoon (6g) of Cacao Powder contains:<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

3.2 grams of carbohydrates<\/span><\/em>
\n0 grams of sugar<\/span><\/em>
\n2 grams of dietary fiber<\/span><\/em>
\n1.6 grams of protein<\/span><\/em>
\n0.6 g of total fat<\/span><\/em>
\n0.8 mg of iron<\/span><\/em>
\n14 mg of calcium<\/span><\/em>
\n42.4 mg of magnesium<\/span><\/em>
\n120 mg of potassium<\/span><\/em>
\n19.6 mg of caffeine<\/span><\/em>
\n(Reference: Navitas Organics <\/span><\/em>
\nCacao powder)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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*The Health benefits of Chocolate, and Bananas
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Health Benefit s Of Bananas<\/span>
\nYour average medium banana contains 14 grams of sugar, A banana’s sugar<\/span>
\nis entirely natural, Bananas contain, on average, 3 grams of fiber, which slows<\/span>
\nthe absorption of sugar into our blood. Some of this fiber comes from pectins,<\/span>
\nwhich further slows the digestion of carbohydrates, lessening a blood glucose<\/span>
\n(sugar) spike.
\n<\/span>
\nIf you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes<\/span> <\/strong>or have been told
\nthat your blood sugar <\/span>is a little high, you can still enjoy bananas.
\nTo lessen the sugar spike, pair a <\/span>banana with protein and healthy fat such
\nas a nut or seed butter or yogurt.<\/span>
\nA banana contains tons of other vitamins and minerals, fiber and even over<\/span>
\n1 gram of protein!<\/span><\/p>\n

At around 100 calories, a banana contains less than half a gram of fat. It is<\/span>
\ntrue that when excess sugar is digested and absorbed it can be stored as<\/span>
\nfat, but if you’re eating when you’re hungry and not overeating, this will<\/span>
\ndefinitely not happen from eating a 100-calorie banana.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why bananas get a bad rap in the fruit world<\/span><\/strong>, I’m not too sure.
\nA banana, <\/span>a medium apple contains around 100 calories and less than 0.5 grams
\n<\/span>fat.<\/span><\/p>\n

The apple also contains 19 grams of sugar<\/strong><\/span> and less protein
\nthan a banana. <\/span>And one cup of seedless grapes provides 23 grams of sugar,
\nwith less fiber <\/span>and less protein than a banana.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, bananas contain<\/strong><\/span>: 17 percent daily value of vitamin C, which is
\n<\/span>vital for strong immunity, youthful-looking skin and <\/span>fighting oxidative damage.
\n422 milligrams or 12 percent daily value of potassium<\/span>\u00a0is important for
\nheart health, blood pressure, and the risk of <\/span>stroke. It blocks the absorption
\nof dietary cholesterol. .It’s 22 percent daily value <\/span>of vitamin B6 is a vital
\nco-factor in the production of <\/span>feel-good hormones serotonin and norepinephrine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s the bottom line: Yes, there are fruits that contain less sugar than a banana<\/span>
\n(such as berries, citrus fruits and melon), but bananas are portable, inexpensive<\/span>
\nand highly accessible.<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/foodandnutrition.org\/blogs\/student-scoop\/bananas-bad-3-myths-debunked\/j<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, chocolate is lauded<\/strong> <\/span>for its tremendous antioxidant<\/span>
\npotential. The higher the cocoa\u00a0content, the more health benefits<\/span>
\nthere are and the less sugar content, which is better for overall<\/span>
\nhealth.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201dThe recent discovery of biologically active phenolic compounds<\/span>
\nin cocoa has stimulated research on its effects in aging, oxidative<\/span>
\nstress, blood pressure regulation, and atherosclerosis.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The potential benefits of daily chocolate consumption, may include:<\/span>
\nImproved liver enzyme levels, preventing cognitive decline. and reduced<\/span>
\ninsulin resistance.\u00a0<\/span>
\nIt might help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels,<\/span>
\nalso known as \u201cbad fats and reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dark chocolate<\/strong> <\/span>has the highest cocoa content. It means it has<\/span>
\nthe highest levels of antioxidants \u2013specifically, flavonoids,<\/span>
\nmolecules that can prevent some forms of cell damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those who eat chocolate every day were found to have reduced<\/span>
\ninsulin resistance and The effect was stronger the higher the<\/span>
\nchocolate consumption, the team reports.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Drinking tea and coffee, rich in the<\/span>
\nantioxidants polyphenols, have the<\/span>
\npotential to spur chocolate\u2019s benefits<\/span>
\nfor reduced risk\u00a0of developing diabetes,<\/span>
\nheart disease, or stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expectant mothers: eating 30 grams<\/span>
\nof chocolate every day during pregnancy<\/span>
\nmight benefit fetal growth and development.<\/span><\/p>\n

** Studies suggest moderate chocolate<\/span>
\nconsumption at least once weekly.<\/span>
\nThere are health benefits to chocolate. As ever, moderation is the key.<\/span>
\nand, there are negative aspects to chocolate.
\n<\/span>Overconsumption can lead to health problems, such as<\/span>
\ntooth decay and obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n

*Findings in the British Journal of Nutrition from a study by<\/span>
\nWarwick Medical School, United Kingdom<\/span>
\nLuxembourg Institute of Health<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0++++++++++++++++++++++++++<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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