I have an old ice cream maker and was wondering if I could use it to make Paleo ice cream. Has anyone tried this? Presumably, it would consist largely of coconut products with fruit and veggies mixed in. Is it prohibitively expensive?
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yes! in actual fact, I was just making some. This is what I've found works for me to produce a creamy, rich icecream. I've only tried it with coconut cream but cream would probably work out better but I don't do dairy, so this is the simple recipe: 2 x cans of coconut cream, 3 x eggs at room temp, 2-3 tbs maple syrup (or whatever sweetner you want to use, 1 vanilla pod, 1/2 tsp salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs & salt. Put aside. Heat the coconut cream, maple syrup & vanilla on the stove top to approx 175 deg f (or just as you see some steam coming off). Then, add 2 large spoonfools of cream into the egg mixture stiring so the eggs don't cook continue this process till you have put approx 1/2 mixture into the eggs. Then pour the egg mixture into the pot with the rest of the coconut cream & reheat again but do not boil & stir constantly so the eggs dont cook. Heat until it thickens but dont let it get too hot that it boils. Then pour all of the liquid into a bowl & once it's cooled place into the fridge for about 3 hours or until it's cool. Then churn in the icecream maker till it's done. place in an airtight container & freeze for 3 hours. then remove for 15mins so it's easy to scoop! YUM! Once you get the vanilla sorted, you can then add other ingredients. So far I've made vanilla, choc pecan, cinnamon, cardamom & chai, & my latest vanilla/strawberry swirl (by cooking down some strawberries, cooling, then adding in the mix just 1 min before churn is finished). I don't think it's a bad way to have a sweet treat & due to the ingredients don't even see it as a cheat as I only have a small serving. Enjoy! |
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I've made Paleo "Ice Cream" and it was AMAZING! The can of organic full fat coconut milk was the most expensive ingredient (~$3.00) and everything else was stuff I had on hand already. I would estimate that the total ingredient cost was ~$5.00 and I got 4 servings out of it (and it was MUCH more satisfying than store bought of regular or even coconut milk ice cream) so the price was not prohibitive in the least. I'm sure you could also make this recipe without an ice cream maker, but I found mine for $15 dollars on E-bay so it's not a big expense either.
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Coconut milk ice cream is ok, but it does not have the same satisfying feeling as normal ice cream. It leaves you wanting something extra, like it is missing something. I have been thinking of making my own ice cream for a long time, just with milk/cream and fruit. While not paleo, it would taste good, be satisfying and relatively healthy. |
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Our ancestors didn't make ice cream, thus paleo ice cream is an oxymoron. As such, I will continue to use dairy cream but leave out alot of the refined sugars. |
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Two simple, no ice cream maker needed recipes -
Lazy woman's ice cream Added: For cheaper coconut milk, go to an Asian grocery and get the liter size Aroy-D coconut milk or coconut cream. Much less expensive than standard grocery and no weird additives. |
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I make some "Icecream" almost every day with a cup of full-fat yoghurt, 1 tbsp Cottage Cheese, a small cup of frozen (blue or mixed) berries, and a half scoop (Ultimate Nutrition) Protein Powder. You can leave the powder out and throw some honey or whatever in, or nothing at all. Sometimes I eat that with whipped cream on top. Delish! |
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If you use cream, here's a nice simple one from Peter at Hyperlipid:
Blend all ingredients in a blender, then throw into an ice cream maker. It's easy and delicious as an occasional treat, with lots of fat and protein with the carbs. |
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Freeze a banana then blend it with 2tsp of almond butter and whatever other flavorings you want to add. Tastes close enough and satisfies the creamy ice cream craving. |
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I make this lemon kefir ice cream with home-made kefir: http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2008/07/lemon_kefir_ice_cream.php and I use maple syrup and honey mixed for the sweetener and reduce it a little. It's awesome on a hot day. I want to try it with lime as well but haven't gotten around to it yet. |
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yeah, it's called ice cream. sugar by itself is not a Neolithic agent of disease. same with dairy and eggs |
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IMO the tastiest ice cream had heavy cream and egg yolks as the main ingredients (like David Rourke's answer). I tried one from Paul Jaminet's website, but I didn't like the lemon flavor. This is my favorite vanilla recipe I've tried. http://thepaleoexperiment.blogspot.com/2012/03/custard-vanilla-ice-cream-by-kitchn.html |
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Here is my version: 4 cups cream (heavy whipping cream is very nice) 12 egg yolks (you can get by with 8 yolks, if need be) sweetener of choice vanilla made from vodka with a split vanilla bean, left to sit in the bottle for a few months Lots of ice, rock salt. Freeze in ice cream maker. Hand crank tastes grand, but the electric ones work, too. |
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I haven't made it but I found some online and ordered it and it is AMAZING. The Mint Chip is my fave. http://www.bluemountainorganics.com/cashewcreamery/ |
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Well, I would think that most things we actually eat are not really all the way "paleo/primal". We cook our food and use spices, salt, and oil to make things more palatable. Did caveman have coconuts? Maybe. Did cavemen have honey? Maybe. Did they have eggs or fruit? Maybe Did they at some points have temps that would freeze food? Yup. So if you eat those things in moderation on their own it's ok but if we mix them up that's bad...that's not "paleo/primal". Sounds a little screwy to me. I say make your own "ice cream" from ingredients that were available during the times. But what do I know, I'm no expert I just like to eat. sherrid I think your recipe sounds marvelous and I'll be trying very soon. Yum! 2 x cans of coconut cream, 3 x eggs at room temp, 2-3 tbs maple syrup (or whatever sweetner you want to use, 1 vanilla pod, 1/2 tsp salt |
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This one seems to beat them all: Chocolate Paleo Ice Cream with Hemp http://dearpaleo.com/2012/09/30/the-all-you-can-eat-ice-cream-paleo-breakfast/ I've tried it, and it's better than written by Dear Paleo |
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Cavemen weren't drinking milk on a routine basis, much like they weren't consuming honey routinely. Milk casein isn't good for us and lactose is very bad for those that are even a little lactose intolerant. Milk was designed to fatten babies, imagine what it can do to adults who aren't growing. Coconut cream is fine. If you want more saturated fat and a creamier ice cream try adding some coconut oil and/or avocado. Kal brand stevia also works very well as a sweetener (no after taste like other brands and very sweet). Using eggs to make a custard is also very good. I'm still working on refining my recipe and was looking here for tips. |
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