Collagen powders are trending! Experts recommend adding them to everything from lattes and smoothies to soups and stir fries for their nutrition and health benefits. With summer heat here, let’s take this powerful protein to the ice cream bowl. It’s more than possible to make rich, dairy-free ice cream without dumping in sugar or additives! Here’s the scoop: use cashews, coconut milk and Garden of Life collagen powder. Simply blend and freeze, and then dive into a feel-good treat that cools you off and gets you glowing. 

Non-Dairy Coconut Collagen Ice Cream
			 Prep Time 5 minutes		
						
			 Cook Time 6 minutes		
						
			 Chill Time 4 hours		
						
			 Total Time 4 hours 11 minutes		
			
			 Servings 6 
		
						
			 Calories 314 kcal
		
					Ingredients
- 2 cups cashews soaked in water for 20 minutes, rinsed and drained
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 scoops Garden of Life Grass Fed Collagen Protein - Vanilla
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp. coconut flavor or vanilla extract
Optional: ¾ cup shredded coconut flakes
Optional toppings: chocolate chips, walnuts, strawberries, sprinkles
Instructions
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										In high speed blender or food processor, add coconut milk, maple syrup, coconut or vanilla extract, cashews and collagen powder; blend until smooth.
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										Pour in mixture into loaf pan; freeze for at least 4 hours.
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										For optional toasted coconut topping, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and add coconut flakes, spreading evenly. Toast for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
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										Set out ice cream 10 minutes before scooping. Sprinkle on toasted coconut and other toppings of choice.
Note: Ice cream lasts 4 weeks in freezer.
Nutrition Facts
	Non-Dairy Coconut Collagen Ice Cream
	
	
					Amount Per Serving						
	
		Calories 314
				Calories from Fat 171
			
		
	
		% Daily Value*
	
	Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 347mg10%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 8g16%
			
	Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
		* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 
            