Perhaps by telling you this is the creamiest, dreamiest mint ice cream you’ll ever feast on. And that it’s loaded with raw brownie chunks. YES, brownie chunks. No wimpy chocolate chips here. Oh, and that it’s entirely vegan and gluten-free. Whoo, that was a mouthful, but you need to know it all! I used to despise mint everything, especially desserts. Mint belonged in fluoride and toothpaste as far as I was concerned; nowhere near my ice cream. But then, one night at my aunt’s house, I was offered a piece of chocolate cake and the only ice cream available was mint chip. OK, fine. If it’s the only option. I was desperate. I hate to admit it, but, I fell in love. This ice cream is based loosely on my chai ice cream (Which has a video, by the way. Have you seen it!?). It’s cashew-based, which makes it ultra creamy and thick. Coconut milk gives it an ultra velvety finish and pairs perfectly with the fresh mint. If you love mint, you’re in luck because this ice cream gets its minty-ness from two sources: fresh mint leaves and peppermint extract. I don’t mess around. While your ice cream is churning, make your raw brownie. This is the most bare bones raw brownie recipe you can make: dates, raw nuts (I love a mix of raw walnuts and almonds), and cacao or cocoa powder (although cocoa makes it not technically “raw”). Mix it all together and then form it into a little brownie brick and let it chill while your ice cream gets all soft serve like. Try not to eat it all (important). Yes! The moment has come to add the brownie. You don’t need to add it all, unless you really want to. But I like the emphasis to be on the ice cream with bites of brownie in most every bite. Plus, then I can snack on leftover brownie brick the rest of the week (huzzah!). Friends! This ice cream is a dream. It’s: CreamySmoothColdMintyPerfectly sweetVelvetyStudded with raw brownie bitesChocolatyLuscious& Altogether irresistible Make it for yourself or share it with friends! OR, exercise the utmost self-control and save it for a killer recipe I have coming up for you guys this weekend! Stay tuuuuuned. If you make this recipe, yo, let me know. Take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Or tweeter it to me. I love seeing what you lovelies cook up. Cheers!
