Dairy Free Blackberry Ice Cream with Brownies
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When my kids were little I would make homemade ice cream about once a week. I had a fancy ice cream machine and it was fun trying new flavors! But as the kids got older and mom duties increased, ice cream making wasn’t at the top of my list, go figure…
But then again life changed and two of our daughters decided to eat vegan. I found myself wanting to try dairy free ice cream making, since many store bought versions are loaded with many many ingredients!
Finding a good base recipe is the first step. After finding a base recipe you like, the combinations are endless! You could do fruity. Salty. Sweet…Fruity, salty and sweet, they are all fabulous!
For summer, I like using some type of berry. Blackberries, strawberries or blueberries along with a cookie or brownie. It totally feels more healthy when you add fruit, lol!
But seriously, this combo of blackberries and chocolate is my favorite! If you don’t want to use brownies, try mini chocolate chips. You could even add in some sort of nut, like walnuts or sliced almonds. Endless possibilities right here!
The one tip I would like to highlight is the preparation of your mixing bowl and cans of coconut milk. It really does make it easier to whip the coconut cream when you prep them in the refrigerator for one hour beforehand.
You could even throw your whipping beaters in the fridge too! The colder those things are the easier it will be to whip that coconut cream into fluffy peaks.
Now with myself being dairy free and gluten free, I’m thankful for my girls teaching me about all the alternatives available out there. I even found gluten free ice cream cones. You gotta try them, you’ll feel like a kid yourself again!
Remember, if you make this recipe, share it on Instagram and tag me. I love seeing you make these recipes. Puts a smile on my face knowing I’m helping others find dairy and gluten free recipes!