Wake-Up Ice Cream: Healthy Indulgence with Matcha, Coconut & Dark Chocolate
Ingredients for 6 servings:
- 1 sp matcha
- 50g (1.8 oz) dark chocolate (85% cocoa)
- 1 tsp guar gum
- 100g (3.5 oz) coconut chips
- 250ml warm water (50°C / 122°F)
- 3 tbsp agave syrup
- Pour the warm water over the coconut chips and let them soak for about 10–15 minutes to create a flavorful coconut water.
- Then add the coconut water, matcha, agave syrup, and guar gum to a blender. Blend until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
- Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and gently fold it into the coconut-matcha mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer for at least 3–4 hours. For a firmer consistency, you can also freeze the ice cream overnight.
- Let it thaw briefly before serving. This will make the ice cream wonderfully creamy again.
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