Chickpea Ice Cream
Chickpea Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 6 dates, pitted, or 8 for sweeter ice cream
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 cup milk, any type, adjust for desired consistency
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, for topping, optional
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cooked chickpeas, cocoa powder, pitted dates, peanut butter, and milk in a high-speed blender. Start with 1 cup of milk and add more as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Blend all the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and has a thick, smoothie-like consistency. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pour the blended chickpea mixture into a freezer-safe container. An airtight container works best to prevent ice crystals from forming.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Place the container in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm enough to scoop. For best results, freeze overnight.
⏱️ 240 min
- 5
Once frozen, remove the container from the freezer. If it's too hard to scoop immediately, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Scoop the chickpea ice cream into individual serving bowls. If desired, sprinkle with dark chocolate chips before serving.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chickpea Ice Cream
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 6 dates, pitted, or 8 for sweeter ice cream
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 cup milk, any type, adjust for desired consistency
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, for topping, optional
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cooked chickpeas, cocoa powder, pitted dates, peanut butter, and milk in a high-speed blender. Start with 1 cup of milk and add more as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Blend all the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and has a thick, smoothie-like consistency. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pour the blended chickpea mixture into a freezer-safe container. An airtight container works best to prevent ice crystals from forming.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Place the container in the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm enough to scoop. For best results, freeze overnight.
⏱️ 240 min - 5
Once frozen, remove the container from the freezer. If it's too hard to scoop immediately, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Scoop the chickpea ice cream into individual serving bowls. If desired, sprinkle with dark chocolate chips before serving.
⏱️ 3 min