Lavender Coconut Ice Cream
[Vegan]

Lavender Coconut Ice Cream

Living in the cooler Pacific Northwest, summertime is the only time of year that I crave ice cream. But, when I have a craving, it hits hard. Luckily there are a variety of wonderful local ice cream shops that feature vegan ice cream, but I still find these versions to be... Living in the cooler Pacific Northwest, summertime is the only time of year that I crave ice cream. But, when I have a craving, it hits hard. Luckily there are a variety of wonderful local ice cream shops that feature vegan ice cream, but I still find these versions to be a bit too heavy and sugary. So I decided it was time to create my own "lighter" option that still tasted just as decadent and sweet as any other. And, you don't even need an ice cream maker to enjoy this one! For my ice cream, I used frozen bananas with a little coconut milk for the base. You can use either coconut milk beverage or canned coconut milk, but if you want a creamier version opt for the full-fat canned coconut milk. This ice cream can be made using a standard food processor and you won't need any other special equipment. The bananas add a wonderful sweetness so I didn't add any extra sweeteners in mine, but you can easily add some agave nectar, maple syrup, or another sweetener of your choice if desired. Read More