Hawaiian Dream Ice Cream

by Michelle Dudash, Chef and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

April 1, 2015 • 0 comments

If you love coconut, treat yourself to this ultra rich and creamy ice cream that is dairy-free, lactose-free, and contains no added sugar. Pineapple juice and fresh bananas bring natural sweetness and flavor to this low-sugar dessert with only 13 grams of carbs per serving.

Hawaiian Dream Ice Cream

1 1/8 cups ripe banana broken into chunks (about 2 small or 1 large banana)

1/3 cup 100% pineapple juice, chilled

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 (14-ounce) can coconut cream with no added sugar, chilled

Using the whisk attachment, whip the bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth, working up to high speed. Stir in the pineapple juice and vanilla. Transfer to another container. Scoop the coconut cream into the mixing bowl and discard the clear liquid. Whip the cream on high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gently stir the banana mixture into the cream just until evenly incorporated.

Pour into a container and place parchment paper directly on the surface to prevent ice crystals from forming. Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours, whisking or stirring every 30-60 minutes while scraping the sides and bottom well to result in a softer, scoopable ice cream.

5-10 minutes prior to serving, remove ice cream from freezer. Heat an ice cream scoop under hot running water, pat it dry and scoop.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Freeze time: 6 hours

Makes 6 servings, 1/2 cup each

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 190 calories, 14 g total fat (13 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 23 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol, 13 g total carbohydrate (1 g fiber), 2 g protein, 4% DV iron, 0% DV calcium, 0% DV Vitamin A, 15% DV Vitamin C.

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