Michigan Cherry and Chocolate Vegan Ice Cream

Shanthi Appelo
Shanthi Appelo

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Vegan cherry ice cream
Summer could be called ice cream season, since it’s a delicious way to cool down on a hot day. What’s even better is when you can add another summer favorite to your ice cream like fresh picked cherries. We’ve got you covered with this vegan ice cream recipe featuring seasonal Michigan cherries and dark chocolate. And it’s easy to whip up a fresh batch. All you need is a few ingredients, a blender and a plastic bag.
Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 2 cup oat milk

  • 14 cup sugar

  • 13 cup cashew butter

  • 1 cup whole cherries, finely chopped

  • 3 oz vegan dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions
  • Step 1

    In a high-speed blender, combine oat milk, cashew butter and sugar.

  • Step 2

    Place contents in a gallon-sized zip bag and place in the freezer laying flat. Allow to freeze for 4 hours or overnight.

  • Step 3

    Take bag out of the freezer and allow to soften at room temperature for 15 minutes. Place bag contents in blender, blend to smooth using the tamper if needed, then stir in cherries and dark chocolate.

  • Step 4

    Place in a freezer-safe container, let soften and scoop to serve. This will keep up to a month in the freezer.

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