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I am your typical housewife living in high maintenance suburbia. I have a handsome husband, 2 kids and a flock of pet chickens. I try and feed my family with $100 a month. With the help of coupons, gardening and bartering I am able to squeeze the most out of our grocery budget and still manage to have a little fun along the way.

Vegan Recipe – Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

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Vegan Recipe - Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

This ice cream is a little bit of heaven in a dish. It only takes 3 ingredients to make and it’s even vegan! The coconut milk makes it so creamy, I might have a hard time going back to regular ice cream. In fact, I’m already making lists of ways to adapt this recipe. I think I’ll add some fruit next time and see how it goes. Not that this recipe needs to be adapted. It’s perfect just as it is. Try it and I think you’ll have a problem putting it down. I think Monkey Boy might be addicted and I don’t blame him!

Vegan Recipe - Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

Ingredients

2 {13.5 oz} cans coconut milk {full fat}
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Vegan Recipe - Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients and stir. Simmer 6-8  minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour into an air-tight container and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours. Pour into an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions {I use my KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment}.

If you have a little coconut in the cupboard, toast a tablespoon or two and sprinkle it on top.

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Banana Fudgesicles Recipe

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Banana Fudgesicles Recipe

Now that summer vacation has finally arrived for my kids, I have turned into a popsicle making freak. Seriously. Just wait until you see all the yummy recipes start to pop up and you’ll turn into a “popscicles are on the menu for dessert tonight” mamma too.

how to make Banana Fudgesicles Recipe

The number one reason why I love this recipe is because it is a fantastic way to use up brown spotted {ripe!} bananas. Once your bananas start to get brown, toss them in a gallon sized zip baggie and put them in the freezer until your ready to use them.

Banana Fudgesicles Recipe

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Banana Fudgesicles Recipe

Author Mavis Butterfield

Ingredients

  • 6 bananas , frozen {peeled of course}
  • 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. I like to take the bananas out of the freezer a good 30 minutes or so before I start. This will give the bananas a chance to thaw a wee bit so when you toss them in the blender, you don’t break the thing.

  2. Once your bananas are thawed somewhat {but still frozen} place them in a blender {I used my Blendtec}. Add the cocoa and vanilla and pulse until well blended. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.

  3. The next day they’ll be ready to serve. Yumm-a-licious!

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Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes – Pumpkin Gingersnap Ice Cream

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Hold on to your seat.

This recipe for Homemade Pumpkin Gingersnap Ice Cream by my recipes is da’ bomb! I’m not sure if Haggen Daz has pumpkin ice cream, but if they did, this would probably be real close to their recipe.

Yummalicious in a cup baby!

Ingredients

1 pt. whipping cream
1/2 cup milk {I used 2%}
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup Homemade Pumpkin Puree {Farmer’s Market Brand* is awesome too}
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup crushed gingersnaps {my recipe}

Directions

Whisk together all the ingredients {except the gingersnaps} in a large bowl. Place a sieve over another large bowl and using a wisk, press the mixture through the sieve. If you are using homemade pumpkin puree, there may be some pulp left in the sieve {just discard it}.

Place the mixture in your ice cream maker, stir in gingersnaps, and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Ice cream is best when consumed within a few days.

~Mavis

 

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Homemade Ice Cream Recipes – Vanilla Bean, Mint Chocolate Chip, Old Fashioned Strawberry + More

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Dear Handsome Husband,

I give up.  It’s too hot to cook.  We are having ice cream for dinner tonight.

Pick one.

♥ Mavis {your lazy wife}

Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

 Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Old Fashioned Strawberry Ice Cream

Raspberry Sorbet


The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments By David Lebowitz, is by far my favorite ice cream recipe book and is currently on sale on Amazon for $12.91.

My favorite Ice Cream Makers

KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment $79.99
Cuisinart ICE Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker $64.68 * The reviews on this one rock!

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