Monday, April 9, 2012

Strawberry Almond Ice Cream (SCD Friendly)

Strawberries are now in abundance at my local Coop. And they are just gorgeous – so juicy, so sweet! Strawberry ice cream was in order this weekend…but some for mommy too please. So an SCD ice cream was created. My darling daughter informed me that this ice cream recipe tastes like strawberry gelato. Since I haven’t had gelato is years, I can’t confirm this comparison, but Scott agreed, so hey, I’ll take it.
I hope you love it too.

Ingredients
-2 cans coconut milk (this brand is SCD friendly)
-1 lb. fresh organic strawberries
-1/3 cup of honey*
-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or to taste)

How To
1. Blend all ingredients together until incorporated.
2. Immediately transfer to ice cream maker and allow to churn until thick.
3. Remove ice cream and transfer to glass storage. Store in freezer and remove 20 minutes before serving.
4. Optional: top with fresh strawberries, chopped almonds and shredded coconut.

Notes:
*Vegan option: use 1/3 cup agave, maple syrup, or stevia to taste.
*This ice cream would be amazing with Vicky’s SCD friendly spounge cake!
*I often get an extra 1/2 pound of strawberries and blend them with the mixture just until they are chunky, then churn. I love the little fresh strawberry chunks in the ice cream
*You could add 1 cup finely chopped nuts or finely chopped fresh strawberries to the final few minutes in the ice cream maker.
*This recipe makes too much for my ice cream maker, so I threw some ice in with what remained in my blender and made a smoothie.

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Posted by Amber at 9:09 pm

Labels: cane sugar free, dairy free, dessert, ice cream, SCD.

18 Comments

Vicky April 9, 2012 at 9:31 pm
You are on a roll! So many great recipes you’ve posted recently and this looks awesome! I wish we could buy canned coconut milk without the gums in the UK 🙁 I will have to make some! I LOVE strawberry ice cream!

And yes it would be nice with the sponge cake! I was thinking of posting an ice cream cake this Summer! But I think you’re already having Summer, maybe I will do it earlier! AND thank you for linking to my sponge!

Looking forward to your next recipe now, tomorrow? xxx
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gfe--gluten free easily April 10, 2012 at 8:31 pm
I’m sure this recipe is absolutely delightful, Amber! Your ice cream looks so pretty and pink. Love the ingredients!

xo,
Shirley
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Laura April 12, 2012 at 4:30 am
Howdy Amber,

You’ve found my weakness-homemade ice cream! And my husband’s favorite kind? Strawberry by far. I am making this without a doubt this weekend-he will be thrilled! We have the same ice cream maker. Isn’t it a breeze and fabulous?! Emma puts it together for me and then we make ice cream together. I love the addition of almond extract to this recipe.
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Amber April 12, 2012 at 5:26 am
Hi Laura,

Ha, my husband too. Just LOVES his strawberry ice cream. I know you’ll love this one. Please let me know! 🙂

Hugs,
–Amber
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Carrie @ young living oil lady April 13, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Hey Amber!
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe with us as well, at Kids in the Kitchen. Do you think you could make this in a vitamix blender? I do not have an ice cream maker. My kids would LOVE this! Buying soy,tofu, or coconut ice cream is SO expensive… this would be wonderful to make for the boys… some times we just want some ice cream! 🙂 Blessings – Can’t wait to see you next Tuesday.
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Amber April 13, 2012 at 7:02 pm
Hi Carry,

Oh yes, you don’t HAVE to use an ice cream maker. However, if you skip this step, you won’t have an ice cream texture. Before I purchased mine I would just blend mixes up in my Vitamix, then freeze. It still tastes great, but it’s not the creamy ice cream consistency that I love. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Be Well,
-Amber
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Miz Helen April 14, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Now Amber, you are really tempting me, it is for sure Ice Cream season and this recipe has my name on it. We will be making it soon! Hope you are having a great spring week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
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- Amber April 26, 2012 at 2:39 pm
  Ha ha, thanks Miz. Helen. I know your grandkids will LOVE this healthy version! It’s so yummy.
  
  Hugs,
  –Amber
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Kelli Becton-AdventurezInChildRearing April 15, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Oh how beautiful! what a fun recipe for the warm weather season! Thanks for linking with Kids in the Kitchen!
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- Amber April 26, 2012 at 2:38 pm
  Thank you! My pleasure.
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sophiesfoodiefiles April 26, 2012 at 12:08 pm
What a tasty coconut & strawberry ice -cream! I loved it so much & have made it 2 already! 🙂
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- Amber April 26, 2012 at 2:38 pm
  Oh I’m so glad you are enjoying it! It’s one of our absolute favorites!!! Thanks for sharing with me.
  
  Have a great rest of your week!
  
  Be Well,
  –Amber
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Lori Ann March 13, 2013 at 4:48 pm
Love this idea! Can’t wait to try it…Pinned! 🙂 your newest FB “liker” have a great day!
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- Amber August 29, 2013 at 10:19 pm
  Thanks so much, Lori. And welcome. 🙂
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Heather @Gluten-Free Cat April 30, 2013 at 9:58 pm
Thanks so much for linking this up to Raw Foods Thursdays! You and Shirley have BOTH made me want to buy an ice cream maker!!
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- Amber August 29, 2013 at 10:19 pm
  Thanks Heather. You need to get one my friend. So worth it!!
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Anonymous August 29, 2013 at 2:56 pm
2 teaspoons vanilla – is that extract or powder?
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- Amber August 29, 2013 at 10:18 pm
  Extract! I’ll change that in the post. Thanks. 🙂
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