Paleo Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Dairy Free)

This paleo mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe is smooth and creamy, with a coconut milk base that's sweetened with dates. This delicious mint ice cream is paleo, gluten free, dairy free and can easily be made vegan.

I have a soft spot for all of my paleo ice cream recipes - I really love every one of them! However, this paleo mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe might just be my favorite.

It is super smooth and creamy and has a sweet minty flavor. Not only that, but this healthy mint ice cream is only sweetened with dates. That's right, there's no sugar added! But you'd never guess.

This ice cream is ultra creamy and smooth, has a sweet mint flavor and is loaded with chunks of dark chocolate.

Why You'll Love This Paleo Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

• paleo friendly - made with real, minimally processed ingredients
• dairy free - this avocado mint ice cream has a coconut base
• sugar free - only sweetened with dates
• vegan option - omit the collagen for a vegan mint chip ice cream
• creamy and smooth - the perfect ice cream texture
• freezes well - doesn't get icy after storage

Ingredients

Here's a list of what you need to make this dairy free mint chip ice cream:

• dates
• avocado
• spinach (optional)
• collagen (omit for vegan)
• full fat coconut milk
• peppermint flavoring (or extract)
• vanilla extract
• salt
• dark chocolate chips

The spinach and collagen are optional. I added spinach for a boost in nutrition and to give the ice cream a deeper green color. The collagen makes the ice cream creamier and ups the protein content.

How to Make Paleo Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

To make this sugar free mint chip ice cream, you'll need a high powered blender (for blending the ingredients), an ice cream machine (optional, but recommended) and a loaf pan or container for storing the ice cream.

Here are the step by step instructions:

Soak Dates

First, soak the dates in hot water to soften. Simply place the pitted dates in a ceramic bowl or mug, heat a pot of water (hot, but not boiling) and then pour the water over the dates so that they are fully submerged.

Let the dates sit for 5-10 minutes, then drain the water.

Blend Ingredients

Next, blend together all of the ingredients for the ice cream, except the chocolate chips. Start the blender at a low speed, then gradually increase it until the mixture is smooth and consistent.

Churn Ice Cream

Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker. While churning the ice cream is not required, it helps give the ice cream a thick, smooth texture. You'll want to churn the ice cream for 20-30 minutes, or until it's has the consistency of soft serve ice cream.

If you don't own an ice cream maker (but you should because they're amazing), you can simply pour the ice cream into a loaf pan and place it in the freezer. Every 30-40 minutes, vigorously mix the ice cream by hand, then place it back into the freezer.

Once the ice cream has started to freeze and thicken, add in the dark chocolate (or whatever mix-ins you prefer). The reason for not adding the chocolate right away, or in the blender, is because if the mixture is warm then the chocolate will melt (I learned this the hard way).

Once the ice cream has thickened, either enjoy right away or scoop it into a loaf pan and place it in the freezer to firm.

You can cover the ice cream with foil or saran wrap if you wish, but I did not. This mint chip ice cream does not get icy!

Storage

Store this paleo mint chocolate chip ice cream in the freezer. If you plan on eating the ice cream within a few hours, simply scoop the ice cream into a loaf pan and place in the freeze, no need to cover.

For longer storage, put the ice cream in a sealed container or cover it in the loaf pan with foil.

This paleo ice cream stores well and does not get icy! Ugh, it's the best!

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