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This paleo green tea ice cream is dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free. It's so refreshing without the junk but no one will ever know!
Easy Green Tea Ice Cream
I love making any eating experience an occasion to add good nutrition to my health. And snacks or desserts are no exception. This green tea ice cream is so good for you - but it tastes like a treat!
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Intro
Homemade Healthy Ice Cream Recipe
I love to treat myself once in a while with sweets. Instead of being unhealthy about it, I find ways to add nutrient-dense ingredients to my indulgence. This is a healthy homemade ice cream recipe that your body will love!
Eating this is an occasion to add some good fats to my diet. We bought thisCuisinart Ice Cream Makerto make ice cream, yogurt, sorbet, ice, etc. at home so we can control the ingredients that go into making our favorite summer treats. Of course, we love fruits in our ice cream but just plain vanilla ice cream using homemade vanilla extractis great too.
But our favorite flavor of the month is ... green tea.
Green Tea Health Benefits
I drink green tea daily since it's an excellent source of antioxidants called catechins and has health benefits like:
- Cancer prevention
- Weight Loss
- Mood enhancing
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Detox
- Antibacterial
- Prevent cardiovascular problems
And to be able to add it to ice cream? What more can I say?
We all scream for green tea ice cream!
Ingredients
Matcha Green Tea Powder
In order to make green tea ice cream though, you have to use powdered green tea called Matcha.
Oh, but I know what you're thinking, the DIY'er that you are....No, you can't just grind up some green tea leaves you have in your cupboards to make homemade matcha. It's not that simple. And it certainly isn't the same thing.
You have to useCULINARY Matcha Green Tea Powder, an especially potent (1 cup of matcha is like having 10 cups of regular green tea) powdered green tea.
What is Matcha?
Matcha is a fine powdered green tea that is grown with a special technique in Japan. Several weeks before spring harvest, green tea plants are covered with bamboo mats or a tarp to avoid the full sun. This ensures rich chlorophyll in the leaves and when they are harvested, the leaves are steamed, air dried, de-stemmed, and ground on ancient stone grinding wheels.
It's very potent and has a ton of chlorophyll that helps the body super detoxing abilities. It is concentrated so the caffeine content is 10x stronger than a regular green tea.
Coconut Cream
I make small batches of green tea ice cream with 100% coconut cream since we don't do dairy. But if you want to, you can use full-fat dairy, like full-fat milk and full-fat dairy cream. Some recipes even use eggs for a creamier texture. But for my family, coconut cream, matcha, and honey are enough to please their ice cream cravings. No added sugar. Just goodness.
FAQ
What is the best ice cream maker for homemade ice cream?
I used a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker (this also makes yogurt, sorbet, ice, etc. We can't go through summer without it.)
What kind of matcha is best for ice cream?
Use a CULINARY 100% Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder. It will have the best flavor and mix in the best.
How do you make ice cream without an ice cream maker?
If you don't have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture for a couple of hours, then, mix it up with a fork. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Will any kind of whisk work for the ice cream?
Yes, you can whisk with any stainless steel whisk to get rid of clumps. I used aJapanese Chasen Bamboo Whiskbecause it breaks up the clumps and makes frothy Matcha tea.
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Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe {Dairy Free, Egg Free & Gluten Free}
Dairy free, egg free, gluten free, and nutritionally dense green tea ice cream will make everyone scream for ice cream! What's even better is there's no refined sugar added!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course : Dessert
Cuisine : Asian
Keyword : Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free
Servings: 4
Author: Karen Lee
Ingredients
- 1 c + 3 tablespoon of 100% Coconut Cream
- 1 teaspoon culinary grade organic Matcha power
- ¼ c raw honey mild flavor like Clover - or adjust the amount to your liking
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
Freeze the ice cream maker's container overnight.
In a small sauce pan, add Coconut Cream (or raw or organic cream if using dairy) and honey and bring to boil and simmer.
Add 3 tablespoon of hot Coconut cream to a small bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of Matcha to the bowl and whisk vigorously, breaking up any clumps. The mixture should become pasty, like yogurt consistency. If more liquid is needed, add more coconut cream.
When matcha powder is completely dissolved, add the mixture to the pan, and stir well.
Let the mixture cool thoroughtly. One way to speed up the cooling process is to hold the pan in a cold water bath with ice cubes in a big pot. Be careful not to let water get in the pan.
When the ice cream maker is ready and pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and turn it on for 20-25 minutes.
At this time, the ice cream will be like soft serve.
If you want harder ice cream, store in a air tight glass container in the freezer for a few hours.
Enjoy!
Notes
You can make this without an ice cream maker. Just pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Mix it a few times as it freezes.
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Ann says
I can't eat coconut but milk is fine....can i substitute milk for the coconut cream? Green tea ice cream is my favorite but it is so difficult to find....thanks
Dr. Karen says
Yes! You can use full fat milk or if you want creamier, use 1:1 ratio of Half and Half and Whipping Cream.
Amanda Silver says
I have just become a lover of Matcha. I have only had it in tea form to substitute coffee, but I will definitely be trying this. Such a great and healthy idea for ice cream. Definitely a great recipe to have on hand during the hot months ahead. Your blog has so many wonderful ideas and recipes! Would you be interested in teaming up with Chicory and becoming a recipe partner?
TheAntidoteLife says
Reminds me of Green Tea Mochi! Looks so good!
gourmandeinthek says
Homemade ice cream is definitely the best, especially when you can make a batch like this so easily!
Megan Stevens says
This looks amazing! I have never seen matcha that is SO green! Fun recipe!!
ReneeKohley says
Ooo pretty! Like having frozen tea! Love this idea!
AndreaKesselFabry says
That's an amazing green color! I love that it comes from something as healthy as matcha tea. I love my ice cream maker!
Dr. Karen says
Eco novice Thx! The chlorophyll is beautiful, isn't it?
Dr. Karen says
lorialper1 I used 1/4 C of honey so it was sweet enough for me. You can always adjust it to your taste. I love simple recipes without a bazillion ingredients. 🙂
Recipes to Nourish says
Check out that gorgeous color!!! Wow! Sounds delicious.
Dr. Karen says
AnneBrockMedia You are welcome! Enjoy!
AnneBrockMedia says
The girls and I will have to mix up your recipe this summer! Thanks for creating it!
lorialper1 says
This sounds amazing. I'm a bit Matcha fan. Is it sweet Karen? I love that there are only 4 ingredients.
Eco novice says
What a beautiful post! Love the recipe and pinnable photo! Looks delish and I agree the color is lovely.
Dr. Karen says
Anna@Green Talk Yes you can but it might be less creamy.
Dr. Karen says
TiffanyW Chlorophyll at hard at work!
Dr. Karen says
MindfulMomma Well, it depends on whether they like green tea and if they like coconut. My parents and my hubby like this ice cream but my kids don't drink green tea (I know) so they aren't too fond of the flavor. I guess if you make it sweeter, maybe....? Make small batch and test it. 🙂
MindfulMomma says
Do you think kids would like it? I want to make this but don't want to have to eat it all myself! 🙂
TiffanyW says
I adore the color!
Anna@Green Talk says
Can you use full fat coconut milk?
