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Peppermint Ice Cream

Growing up gave me the best memories of homemade ice cream. Every once in a while, my dad would let me help make a batch of homemade ice cream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 296
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups young coconut meat about 2 coconuts
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 6 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3 teaspoons peppermint oil
  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candy

Method
 

  1. Crack open coconuts and scrape out the meat using a spoon. Save the water for drinking!
  2. Add nuts to the blender and pulse until finely ground.
  3. Add all other ingredients (except peppermints) to the blender.
  4. Blend on high until all ingredients are combined and blended.
  5. Place in a covered freezer-safe bowl for 1-2 hours. Stir in crushed peppermints and return to freezer for 4-5 hours.
  6. Allow to thaw for 30+/- minutes before scooping.
  7. Top with extra crushed peppermints. Enjoy.

Notes

Freezer time may vary.
We recommend these peppermints from The Natural Candy Store!
http://www.naturalcandystore.com/product/peppermint-swirl-organic-candy