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NEW: Date Ice Cream!
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Hi Reader, If you've been a subscriber for a while, you probably know I have a thing for vegan ice cream... More specifically, a thing for using OATS to create super creamy, healthier, dairy-free ice cream! It's a trick I learned years ago from Miyoko Schinner's cookbook, The Homemade Vegan Pantry. And it works SO well, I can't imagine falling back on everyone's old standby - coconut milk. Flavors I've shared so far:
This new recipe is similar to the other oat-based ice creams in that it focuses on real, simple ingredients and has less fat overall than most ice creams made with full-fat coconut milk or with added oils. This one is sweetened entirely with dates, which gives it such a unique flavor and actually improves the texture! For the fat, I tested it with both sunflower seeds and cashews and was blown away by both. It helps if you're a fan of both dates and sunflower seeds. If not, this probably isn't the flavor for you. But if so, it's a must try! And if you go with cashews instead of seeds, the flavor of medjool dates really shines through.
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My Quiet Kitchen: Practical Vegan Recipes
by Lori Rasmussen
Hi, I'm Lori! I love to experiment in the kitchen and find ways to make plant-based cooking simpler and more delicious! Enter your email address below to receive my free weekly emails.
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