Mobile Menu

  • Home
  • Start Here
  • About
  • Resources
  • Podcast
  • Blog
    • Health
    • Beauty
    • Mama Wellness
    • Natural Home
    • Natural Remedies
    • Organization
    • Travel
    • Reviews
    • Recipes
      • Beef Recipes
      • Breakfast Recipes
      • Condiment Recipes
      • Dessert Recipes
      • Drink Recipes
      • Pork Recipes
      • Poultry Recipes
      • Salad Recipes
      • Seafood Recipes
      • Side Dish Recipes
      • Snack Recipes
      • Soup & Stew Recipes
  • Newsletter
  • Shop
  • Facebook logo
  • Twitter logo
  • LinkedIn logo
  • YouTube logo
  • Instagram logo
  • Pinterest logo
  • Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Wellness Mama®

Simple Answers for Healthier Families

  • About
  • Start Here
  • Resources
  • Podcast
  • Blog
    • Beauty
    • Health
    • Mama Wellness
    • Natural Home
    • Natural Remedies
    • Organization
    • Travel
    • Recipes
    • Reviews
  • Shop
  • Search
Wellness Mama » Blog » Recipes » Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe (Dairy Free & Paleo)

Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe (Dairy Free & Paleo)

July 8, 2019 (Updated: July 30, 2019)   —  by Katie Wells

Reading Time: 2 minThis post contains affiliate links. Click here to read my affiliate policy.

Table of Contents[Hide][Show]
  • I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for... Avocado Ice Cream?
  • Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream With Coconut Milk
  • Paleo Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe
Jump to Recipe

Print Recipe

Who doesn’t love ice cream on a hot summer day? Umm… those of us that don’t eat dairy! I first learned to make homemade ice cream when we were avoiding dairy for my son years ago. It was so good we still make it today!

This ice cream gets its creaminess from coconut milk and avocado, which can be enjoyed by almost everyone. Since making ice cream is on our summer bucket list, I’m glad to have an ice cream recipe full of nutrients and healthy fats for the kids to enjoy.

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for… Avocado Ice Cream?

Avocados have such a mild taste and creamy texture that they’re perfect for desserts. I’ve used them before in cucumber lime veggie smoothies and real food shamrock shakes. Whenever I find a good deal on avocados, I know it’s time to stock up and make this recipe (and maybe some avocado brownies too).

Another reason avocados work so well for mint chocolate chip ice cream is the light green color they add naturally. Don’t expect the bright (often artificial) green that you see in the store though!

Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream With Coconut Milk

To make the ice cream, I simply puree everything except the chocolate chips together in a blender and then pour it into the ice cream maker. I add the chocolate chips once it starts to thicken.

If you don’t have an ice cream maker you can freeze it without one, just stir it occasionally until it thickens.

Looking for more cool coconut milk treats? Try these:

  • Strawberry coconut milk ice cream
  • Coconut mango popsicles
  • Homemade pineapple whip
  • Coconut granita – not my recipe, but it looks pretty simple and delicious

One note: This ice cream freezes very solid. Let it thaw at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before trying to scoop it.

Print Pin
4.34 from 3 votes

Paleo Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe

Make dairy-free mint chip ice cream at home with coconut milk and avocado, sweetened with honey.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 305kcal
Author Katie Wells
The ingredient links below are affiliate links. Click here to read my affiliate policy.

Ingredients

  • 2 Haas avocados
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients except the chocolate chips in a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn until thickened.
  • Add the chocolate chips and churn 2 minutes more.
  • The ice cream will be a very soft texture at this point. You can either serve immediately as soft-serve or pour into a freezer safe bowl and freeze until ready to use.
  • Allow to thaw at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Taste after step 1 and add more peppermint extract if desired.
  • If you do not have an ice cream maker, add the chocolate chips and put into a freezer safe bowl and into the freezer. Stir every 30 minutes until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cups | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2.1mg

Do you have a creative way to use avocados? Tell me about it below!

FacebookTweetPinLinkedInReddit

Category: Dessert Recipes, Recipes

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

  • View All Posts
  • Globe icon
  • Facebook logo
  • Twitter logo
  • LinkedIn logo
  • YouTube logo
  • Instagram logo
  • Pinterest logo

It Shouldn’t Be This Hard to Be Healthy…

Join the Wellness Mama VIP email newsletter to get the latest articles, recipes, podcasts, special discounts, and FREE access to my Quick Start Guide, 7 Simple Steps for Healthier Families, and 1 week real food meal plan!

Wellnesse Products is my very own personal care line created for my family and yours!

I couldn't find natural products that met my standards so I created my own. Wellnesse is the result of a decade of research and dozens of tests, and your family can now use them too!

Learn More

Wellnesse Products

You May Also Enjoy These Posts...

  • Strawberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream Recipe
    Strawberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream Recipe
  • Nourishing Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe
    Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe
  • Chocolate Chip Coffee Popsicles
  • Coconut Cream Butter
    Coconut Cream Recipe
  • Coconut Cream Butter
    Coconut Cream Concentrate Recipe
  • almond flour chocolate chip cookies
    Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (Grain and Gluten Free)
Previous Post: « How to Clean Makeup Brushes Naturally
Next Post: Powerful Benefits and Uses of Garlic (& Why I Take It Daily) garlic benefits and uses»

Reader Interactions

Discussion (2 Comments)

  1. Candace

    May 27, 2020 at 10:09 PM

    Do you have an ice cream maker you recommend? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katie Wells

      June 18, 2020 at 2:40 PM

      This is a good one: https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-ICE-30R-Indulgence-Frozen-Brushed/dp/B016B40T0O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=wellnessmama-20&linkId=ac3f4f2ee29cf0f253453a64c7490308&language=en_US

      Reply

Join the Conversation... Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Please read the comment policy.

Recipe Rating




Footer

  • Sitemap
  • Start Here
  • Comment Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Full Disclaimer
  • Promo Guidelines
  • Contact
Wellness Mama®
  • Facebook logo
  • Twitter logo
  • LinkedIn logo
  • YouTube logo
  • Instagram logo
  • Pinterest logo

Site Footer

The information on this website has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to abide by the Terms of Service, Full Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, Affiliate Disclosure, and Comment Policy. Content may not be reproduced in any form.

Ads provided by CafeMedia Family & Parenting Network. Displayed ads do not constitute endorsement or recommendation by Wellness Mama.

Copyright © 2006–2021 Wellness Mama® · All Rights Reserved · Sitemap