Creamy Coconut and Almond Butter Nice Cream

This creamy, dreamy nice cream is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional ice cream. The coconut milk gives it a rich, creamy texture, while the almond butter adds a nutty flavor. The sweetener and vanilla extract add just the right amount of sweetness and flavor. Top it off with chopped almonds, shredded coconut, and fresh berries for a truly decadent treat.

The inspiration for this recipe came to me on a hot summer day when I was craving something cold and refreshing. I had some coconut milk and almond butter in the fridge, and I thought, why not try making a nice cream? I threw all the ingredients into my blender and blended until smooth. The result was a creamy, dreamy nice cream that was the perfect way to cool down. I've been making it ever since, and it's become one of my favorite summer treats.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond butter
• 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• Fresh berries, for topping

Instructions

1. Add the coconut milk, almond butter, sweetener, and vanilla extract to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
2. Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
3. When ready to serve, scoop the nice cream into bowls and top with chopped almonds, shredded coconut, and fresh berries.

Why It Works

• The coconut milk gives the nice cream a rich, creamy texture.
• The almond butter adds a nutty flavor.
• The sweetener and vanilla extract add just the right amount of sweetness and flavor.
• The chopped almonds, shredded coconut, and fresh berries add a crunchy, sweet, and tart contrast to the creamy nice cream.