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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

coffee coconut ice cream with irish moss

utterly delicious, and dairy-free!



1 1/4 C strong black coffee
1/4 C coconut flakes
1/2 C young coconut meat
1/4 C coconut water
3 pitted dates
3 heaping T irish moss gel
1 T raw coconut butter
1 T maple syrup
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
love


blend first two ingredients well. add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. process in an ice cream maker or simply place in freezer, stirring every so often.


top with raw chocolate shavings and enjoy the buzz!


if coffee isn't for you, replace with water and add a bit more vanilla, to taste.


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2 oz soaked irish moss
1 C water


rinse irish moss well and soak overnight in the fridge. chop into pieces and process in a high speed blender until completely smooth and gel-like, stopping to scrape down the sides. store in fridge about a week or so.


+nouveau raw posted a great guide for irish moss gel here.

++edit: here is a great source for raw irish moss. (pure joy planet)
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20 comments:

  1. The Health SenseiJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    coffee coconut...interesting combo. since i don't drink coffee, i'll try the water option :D

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  2. ClintJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Sounds really, really good. And something different and creative. Excellent!

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  3. HannahJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Oh my gosh, this looks so amazing I can't even begin to imagine the taste! I adore *strong* coffee-flavoured sweets, and raw vegan ice cream? Yes please! Sadly I don't have an ice-cream maker and wouldn't have a clue where to get Irish Moss here in Canberra... Ah well, a girl can dream!

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  4. HiHoRosieJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    yummy yummy yummy! I know YS would *love* this! Ever since he saw your version of the coffee ice cream cake. ;) I still have the old (wrong) irish moss that I never returned so I need to pick up the right stuff so I can make this. Mmm....

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  5. CosmicJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    mmm mmm mmm yummy a great seasonal *'treat' for family celebrations and occasions for sure!

    *Not usually a coffee drinker enthusiast but might make exceptions for this fab recipe at Christmas etc. as a 'one off'(it's very enticing indeed:)

    Thanks Kelli:)

    x

    x

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  6. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Oh this looks so very good! Glad I found your blog!

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  7. kelliJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    rick - or maybe you could use orange juice! vanilla/orange/coconut? mmm!

    thanks clint!=)

    hannah - i didn't use my ice cream maker, and you can order irish moss online at pure joy planet!

    heidi - i ordered a 1 lb bag over a year ago and i still have over 1/2 a bag left! it keeps well in the freezer, and you can get a 1/2 lb bag at pure joy planet.

    cosmic - i bet no one will guess it's vegan.;)

    hi alicia - so glad you stopped by and commented! welcome!=)

    xoxoxo

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  8. JuliaJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Mmmmmm...sounds so so good, Kelli. Thank you
    for so generously sharing.

    Sending love your way.

    Julia

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  9. Lisa VigerJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I so have to try this ... I haven't used Irish moss yet, and this would be perfect.

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  10. griffenJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    oh my, what a delicious sounding recipe. coconut+coffee= pretty much amazing.

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  11. Jane @ Hard Work HomesteadJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I have been in the mood for something creamy. This looks delicious.

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  12. MelissaJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    yum!!! love that flavor combo!

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  13. ElizabethJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Kelli, that sounds amazing. I quit coffee cold turkey so perhaps I could try a swiss water decaf--I'll just pretend to feel the buzz!!
    Peace & Raw Health,
    E

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  14. kelliJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    my pleasure, julia, and thank you.=)

    lisa - you could probably use 1 T soy lecithin instead, but it won't be as creamy.

    griffen - my thoughts exactly!=)

    jane - it's amazing how creamy this is, for not having any dairy.

    thanks melissa!

    @elizabeth =)=)=)

    @everyone =)xo=)xo=)xo love you guys!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Yum! I had never heard of irish moss before.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Oh this looks so good! whenever I get back onto coffee i'm definitely going to want to make this :-)

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  17. kelliJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    lela - it's like a vegan gelatin full of nutrients. it's also great on the skin, for soothing sunburn and moisturizing!

    antony - it's so good, i'm making it again tomorrow. maybe this time i'll get a photo before we eat it all!=)

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Sounds great!! Did you buy it online? I have no idea where to get some. :(

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  19. Veronica (lifewithnature)January 29, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Just got an icecream maker (to make vegan icecream). This recipe sounds great. I like the unusual combination of coffee and coconut. I'm sure it's delicious. Now I just have to get some irish moss..

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  20. kelliJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    ladies - here is a great source for raw irish moss. (pure joy planet)

    i bought the 1 lb bag over a year ago and still have half a bag left. it keeps well in the freezer. i'm sure a 1/2 lb bag would be sufficient, and it's really not necessary to buy the guide, as all the info is online.

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