So Santa dropped the ball on that fancy new ice cream maker you’d been hoping to add to your kitchen gadget collection. Could he possibly have known you’d find a better way to make a healthy, creamy treat just days after the holiday? With just four ingredients and zero fuss, your cone will runneth over with a frozen indulgence spun up simply in your blender or food processor. Celebrate how good you’ve been all year—with this recipe, you won’t even stray off track!
4-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate-Walnut Ice Cream
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. cacao powder
2 cups walnuts
1 cup maple syrup*
2 cups water
(Optional: 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract / ½ tsp. sea salt)
*Honey can be used in place of maple syrup, but the ice cream will not be vegan.
Directions
- In high-speed blender or food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and fluffy.
- Freeze ice cream overnight, or freeze for just a few hours until firm and blend again for extra-creamy ice cream.
Variations:
- For extra chocolaty flavor, add more cacao powder.
- For extra sweetness, add more maple syrup.
- Use sunflower seeds or hemp seeds in place of walnuts.