We’ve been embracing new and exciting things lately. This summer has brought a few novelties into our lives: the Konmari Method (now slightly obsessed), the power of frozen fresh pressed juice, and the use of dried lavender… in everything! Lavender is sweet and fragrant and really deserved a spot in our recipe archive. Coconut is sweet in just about everything. The two together created something new and interesting!
Simplicity is golden in this recipe. Five ingredients is all we’re looking at today in this vegan ice cream. It’s so simple, yet elegant for a party or shower. Have you ever cooked or baked with lavender? There’s only one word to describe it. As you’d expect, it’s just lovely. So lovely, it will help us ease our way out of summer, in the nicest possible way… and into a new season.
The essence of lavender and coconut is just present enough to be really enjoyed. If you hesitate putting this purple flower in your mixing bowl, we get it. It’s got such a beautiful appearance in the coconut milk that you might want to lather it on your face or use it with your bath salts. Before you go that route, let the ice cream develop into something curious and flavorful. It’s delicious! It’s all about treating yourself to something special!
Vegan Coconut Lavender Ice Cream
16 ounces canned Coconut Milk (can or carton with guar gum)
1/2 teaspoon Organic Dried Lavender
1 teaspoon Stevia Vanilla Extract
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1/3 cup Xylitol
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well combined. Pour into a chilled ice cream maker bowl and churn according to your ice cream maker’s instructions. Ours takes about 25 minutes.
- Pour ice cream in an airtight container and freeze for an additional hour. Scoop out ice cream, sprinkle with a bit more lavender and enjoy!
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Jessica @ Desserts with Benefits says
Ahhhhh this looks so creamy! I’ve never had lavender before. I’m scared of using new ingredients sometimes haha.
What was the first thing you made with lavender? And did you like it? Is it an acquired taste?
Annie says
Haha, yes, we get scared too sometimes!! There is a lavender farm in VA that also sells all kinds of goods with their lavender and our mom bought some chocolate flavor shortbread and “traditional” shortbread bars, both with lavender. They were delicious! It’s not necessarily an acquired taste, but it does have a very “floral” flavor that is just a bit different! It’s really good!