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Nutty Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe

Pistachio lovers, this one’s for you 💚 A creamy, plant-based ice cream made with pistachios, almonds, and cashews for a naturally rich and delicious scoop. Pistachios add plant protein, fiber, and antioxidants, almonds bring vitamin E and healthy fats, and cashews make it ultra-creamy while adding essential minerals. No dairy, just real nuts doing their magic.

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15 mins
Easy
4 SERVERS

Nutrition per serving

Energy

370 kcal

Fat

27.3 g

Saturates

3.5 g

Carbs

25.3 g

Sugars

12.1 g

Fiber

5.3 g

Protein

11.8 g

Salt

0.04 g

Nutrition per serving

Energy

370 kcal

Fat

27.3 g

Saturates

3.5 g

Carbs

25.3 g

Sugars

12.1 g

Fiber

5.3 g

Protein

11.8 g

Salt

0.04 g
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PREP TIME

15 mins

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COOK TIME

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TOTAL TIME

15 mins

Ingredients

For the almond drink:

For the cashew paste:

For the ice cream:

Method

  1. For the almond drink:

    1. Cover the cashews with water and let them soak overnight (at least 3 hours). Drain and add them to a blender along with the amount of water indicated in the recipe. Blend until smooth and strain using a muslin cloth.

  1. For the cashew paste:

    1. Blend the cashews until a smooth paste forms.

  1. For the ice cream:

    1. Soak the pistachios in boiling water for at least 30 minutes. Drain.
    2. Add the drained pistachios, almond milk, cashew butter, maple syrup, applesauce, vanilla paste, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
    3. Transfer to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 2 hours, until solid. Serve with extra pistachios, if desired.

Tips

When ready to eat, let the ice cream thaw 5-10 minutes before scooping.

Ingredients

For the almond drink:

For the cashew paste:

For the ice cream:

Method

  1. For the almond drink:

    1. Cover the cashews with water and let them soak overnight (at least 3 hours). Drain and add them to a blender along with the amount of water indicated in the recipe. Blend until smooth and strain using a muslin cloth.

  1. For the cashew paste:

    1. Blend the cashews until a smooth paste forms.

  1. For the ice cream:

    1. Soak the pistachios in boiling water for at least 30 minutes. Drain.
    2. Add the drained pistachios, almond milk, cashew butter, maple syrup, applesauce, vanilla paste, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
    3. Transfer to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 2 hours, until solid. Serve with extra pistachios, if desired.

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