Strawberry Coconut No-Machine Ice Cream

If you’re looking for a delightful treat, look no further than this ice cream! It’s the perfect thing to whip up when you’re just straight up looking for (nearly) immediate gratification and don’t feel like putting your shoes on, and jumping in the car, calling an Uber, grabbing your bike, or reaching for bus fare. (Yes, I can be that lazy!)

Just 4 pantry (and 1 freezer) ingredients, and you’re ready for homemade ice cream – without a machine!

Strawberry coconut no-machine ice cream ingredients + substitutions and tips

To make this delicious recipe you’ll need:

• 2 ¼ cups frozen sweetened strawberries
• 1 (13.5 oz.) can coconut milk, chilled
• 2 teaspoons organic maple syrup (“Grade A” preferable)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

If you like strawberries on the sweeter side…increase maple syrup to 2 tablespoons.

I like to start with everything chilled when making dairy free ice cream. So, refrigerate the coconut milk for 30 minutes, and freezing the loaf pan also gives the ingredients something cold to nestle into which helps jump start the process!

Also, this ice cream is perfect when it’s been frozen for 2-3 hours. If you’d like to enjoy it after it’s been frozen for a longer period of time, just let it defrost for ½ hour or so. 

Diet compatibility and allergens

Not only is this recipe a cinch to come together, it’s vegetarian, vegan, and paleo!

Diet	Recipe compatible as written?	Recommended substitutions
Keto	No.	Substitute 2 teaspoons Stevia powdered extract
Paleo	Yes.
Whole30	No.	Omit sweetener.
Gluten-free	Yes.
Vegetarian	Yes
Vegan	Yes
Low sodium	No.	Omit salt.
Dairy-free	Yes.
Mediterranean	Yes
Low FODMAP	Yes.
Atkins	No	Substitute 2 teaspoons Stevia powdered extract
Allergen	Present in recipe?	Recommended substitutions
Milk	No.
Eggs	No.
Fish	No.
Shellfish	No.
Tree nuts	Yes, with a caveat	Technically coconuts aren’t considered “tree nuts,” however they are considered to be by the FDA. Consult with allergist before consuming coconut products.
Peanuts	No.
Wheat (Gluten)	No.
Soy	No.
Sesame	No.

• Strawberry coconut no-machine ice cream recipe (step-by-step instructions):
• Place a parchment lined loaf pan in the freezer for 30 minutes.
• In a food processor fitted with a metal blade process the strawberries, coconut milk, maple syrup and salt until smooth.
• Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan, and freeze for 2 hours or until set up and firm.
• Let come to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

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