Paleo Cookie Dough Ice Cream (Vegan, Healthy)

Ingredients

• 1 batch of my healthy cookie dough recipe
• ⅓ cup dairy-free chocolate chips (like Enjoy Life)
• 1 ½ teaspoon coconut oil
• ½ cup raw cashews (soaked in water at least 6 hours if you don't have a high-speed blender)
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon bourbon
• 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk or cream (preferably cream)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons refined coconut oil (melted)

Steps

1. 1

   Combine all ice cream ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour into an air-tight container and chill until very cold.

2. 2

   Measure out ¾-1 cup of the healthy cookie dough. Scoop out small balls with a teaspoon, roll them lightly, and freeze on a plate or baking sheet.

3. 3

   When ice cream mixture is very cold, churn in an ice cream maker, according to manufacturer directions. Meanwhile, combine ⅓ cup chocolate chips and 1 ½ teaspoon coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring very well in between each burst, until totally melted and smooth.

4. 4

   When ice cream mixture has the texture of soft serve, after about 25-30 minutes, slowly drizzle in melted chocolate-coconut oil mixture, to create a chocolate chip swirl. After all chocolate mixture is incorporated, add in the chilled cookie dough bites. When well combined, scrape mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan or other freezer-safe air-tight container.