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< read all 5 reviewsCoconut milk ice cream so good that I don't even eat regular ice cream anymore!
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Feb 4, 2010
- by GlutenFreeAli
- posted in Gluten Free Groupies
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I have a serious addiction. Not to alcohol or cigarettes... my vice is coconut milk ice cream. In my search to find a great-tasting non-dairy ice cream for my daughters, I tried every rice milk ice cream flavor ever made. None satisfied and all had a distinct rice-y taste.
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Then I found Purely Decadent Coconut Milk ice cream. Oh... my... yumness. So creamy, so delicious. My favorite flavors are Vanilla Bean and Mint Chip. I am sure I would love the Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl but with a nut-allergic daughter in the house, I don't get to indulge in that one. It's okay though, because I have always been a Vanilla girl.
I recommend letting the ice cream sit in your bowl for a little bit after taking it out of the freezer. When it softens a little it gets creamier. Even my Haagen Dasz husband asks me for a bite of my ice cream, to which I endearingly say, "no way buddy." My girls (ages 5 and 3) love it too, especially on gluten-free cones or with chocolate sauce.
Want to know my secret topping to put on your vanilla ice cream? Maple syrup! Only pure, of course. I can't take credit for this one, as it is my dad's invention, but the combo of the coconut milk ice cream and a little bit of the maple syrup is amazing.
Did I mention that all flavors, including Cookie Dough are gluten-free? Many gluten-sensitive people are also sensitive to dairy, so this is a great ice cream for those avoiding both. Since I have been eating the non-dairy ice cream instead of traditional ice cream, I am not stuffed up at night. I breathe through my nose instead of my mouth, giving me a better's night's sleep (and better breath!) Also, for those sensitive to soy (like me), most flavors are soy-free (Cookie Dough and Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl contain soybean oil).
It tastes great and makes you feel good -- what more could you ask for in an ice cream?
Look for it in Whole Foods Market and other natural foods stores.
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LindsayT
September 10, 2010
This is so amazing!! I have only tried the coconut flavor though because I love it too much to switch:) Way batter than regular ice cream!
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lyssachttr
February 05, 2010
That combo of coconut milk ice cream and pure maple syrup sounds AMAZING! Fantastic tip, thx! I love to cook with coconut milk (often use it to make jasmine rice), so this sounds right up my alley. Still has a decent amount of sugar in it though, which I try to keep out of my 3 year old's diet - but not too bad, especially for an occasional treat.
ariajuliet
February 05, 2010
It is impressive though that a serving is 1/2 a cup, Ben and Jerry's and Haagen-Daz is usually a measly 1/4!
lyssachttr
February 05, 2010
great point!
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devora
February 04, 2010
This isn't a bad vice to have! ;) And that's amazing that all of the flavors are gluten free. Since you like coconut ice cream, you'll probably like Vita Coco Natural Coconut Water, too. @MelissaAq wrote an awesome review about it. Thanks for sharing, Ali, I'll have to look out for this since I love coconut! :)
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GlutenFreeAli
February 04, 2010
I can't eat soy, so this is great for me! Most other non-dairy ice creams contain soy.
devora
February 04, 2010
Just a little tip... if you press the "Reply" button at the bottom of comments, you can reply directly to the comment and start a thread. Plus, the user who you are replying to will get an email notification of it ;)
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EcoMama
February 04, 2010
Wow, I have to find this stuff. I stopped eating dairy ice cream a while ago and don't have any desire for it anymore. It gives me a stomach ache. I've been eating the Mango Vanilla Soy Creamy from Trader Joe's but I think it is time for something new (plus it looks like these ingredients are better)! Thanks for the great review! :)
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GlutenFreeAli
February 04, 2010
Whole Foods carries it, or check a natural foods store. I haven't seen it in any mainstream grocery stores.
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aunnyd
February 04, 2010
Coconut ice cream is my very favorite. I MUST know where to buy this!
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Alison St. Sure (GlutenFreeAli)
I have been living gluten-free since 2002. All of my family is gluten-free and one daughter has severe food allergies. I write a blog SureFoodsLiving.com where I offer practical advice about living with … more
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- Sweetened with Agave
- Gluten Free
- Contains no soy protein
- Cholesterol Free
- No Trans Fats
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