Elizabeth Eats Recipe Season 4 Episode 10 Decadent Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
- December 31, 2019
- 5 min
Elizabeth Eats Recipe is a cooking show that features healthy and delicious recipes ranging from breakfast to dinner and desserts. The show is hosted by Elizabeth Rider, a certified health coach, and nutrition expert. In Season 4 Episode 10, Elizabeth demonstrates how to make a Decadent Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream.
The episode starts with Elizabeth explaining the importance of maintaining a healthy diet while still enjoying desserts. She emphasizes the use of organic and clean ingredients that are good for the body as well as the palates. She further elucidates that a vegan diet is not necessarily bland and boring as people traditionally think, but can be equally fancy and indulgent. This point she drives home by introducing the chocolate ice cream recipe that is both vegan and healthy.
Elizabeth starts by listing out the required ingredients: four ripe bananas, one can of full-fat coconut milk, 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup of maple syrup or agave, and a pinch of sea salt. She also mentions a few optional toppings such as chopped nuts, berries, and toasted coconut flakes.
She then moves on to the process of making the ice cream, which is pretty straightforward. First, Elizabeth adds the bananas, coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and salt into a high-speed blender. She then purees the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy. She cautions to scrape down the sides of the blender occasionally to ensure proper mixing. Elizabeth points out that the bananas should be ripened and frozen beforehand to achieve a creamy texture and eliminate the need for excess fats and oils.
Once the mixture is smooth, Elizabeth pours it into a freezer-safe container and freezes it for at least four hours or overnight. She warns not to leave the ice cream in the freezer for too long as it might become too hard, but also not to thaw the mixture in the microwave or heat as that would ruin its texture and taste.
As the ice cream is ready, Elizabeth scoops some into a bowl and sprinkles some chopped nuts and berries on top as toppings. She takes a bite and emphasizes on how delicious, smooth, and creamy the ice cream tastes despite being vegan.
Elizabeth concludes the episode by answering some frequently asked questions by viewers regarding the recipe. She recommends some variations, such as adding some peppermint extract, crushed cookies or candy bar pieces to jazz up the ice cream. She also confirms that the recipe is entirely dairy-free, soy-free, and gluten-free, making it suitable for people with allergies or dietary restrictions.
Overall, the episode is a testament to how indulgent and decadent a vegan diet can be with a little creativity and healthy ingredients. It is a perfect recipe for summer, and all chocoholics and ice cream lovers out there looking for a healthy dessert.