Being healthy doesn't have to mean missing out on treats but if you or your children have food intolerances or allergies, finding suitable and healthy ‘treat’ alternatives can be tricky.
One of my children has food intolerances and doesn’t do well on sugar either, so when I tried this chocolate ice-cream recipe, I was so impressed with the creaminess and taste, I just had to share it!
It is dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, egg-free, Paleo friendly and can be made low FODMAPS.
It is dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, egg-free, Paleo friendly and can be made low FODMAPS.
Choc-banana coconut ice-cream recipe
1 x 400ml can of organic coconut cream
2 x bananas
2 heaped tablespoons of organic cocoa powder
¼ - ½ cup of ONE of these sugar alternatives (start with ¼ cup and increase to personal taste): Agave syrup or Xylitol or Natvia or Maple syrup or Honey.
Method:
Blend all the ingredients together using a powerful blender until smooth. NB: If using Xylitol or Natvia, dissolve first in a little boiling water.
We recently bought a cheap ice-cream maker online (from Cuisineart), so you just pour the mixture in and turn it on for 10-20 minutes and ‘presto’ delicious and nutritious chocolate ice-cream.
If you don’t have an ice-cream maker, you’ll need to place the mixture in a bowl and place in the freezer. Take it out every ½ hour and beat/mix/blend, then place back in the freezer. Repeat this for 3-4 hours.
Enjoy and remember everything in moderation….including moderation :)
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