You’ll hardly believe this creamy, tropical delight has only 135 calories and 1 gram of sugar per serving! In addition to satisfying your sweet tooth, you might just feel calmer after eating it. That’s because calcium and magnesium work together to relax and calm the nerves and support the nervous system.
Time to Table: 20 minutes + 4 hours
Yield: 1 quart (8-1/2 cup servings)
The Benefits
Good Source of: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium
Preferences: Low Sodium, No Dairy, Gluten Free
Ingredients
4 Tbsp organic agave nectar
1 tsp organic arrowroot
2 cups organic coconut milk*
2 tsp organic vanilla extract
Preparation
Mix all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Heat slowly and gently, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken. Take off heat and let cool. Follow directions of ice cream maker.
*NOTE: NOT canned sweetened coconut mixture. Be sure to read the label.
Nutrition Information
135 Calories, 12 g Total Fat, 11 g Saturated fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 1 g Monounsaturated fat, 0 g Polyunsaturated fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 12 mg Sodium, 7 g Carbohydrate, 2 g Fiber, 1 g Sugars, 1 g Protein
[ Ed. Note: Kelley Herring is the founder of Healing Gourmet – the world's leading website on the power of foods to promote health and protect against disease. Her latest work is a revolutionary health transformation program called, Your Plate, Your Fate. In this 7-part program you'll learn how to protect your health and optimize your weight by maximizing the nutrients in your food. Learn more here.]
You’ll hardly believe this creamy, tropical delight has only 135 calories and 1 gram of sugar per serving! In addition to satisfying your sweet tooth, you might just feel calmer after eating it. That’s because calcium and magnesium work together to relax and calm the nerves and support the nervous system.
Time to Table: 20 minutes + 4 hours
Yield: 1 quart (8-1/2 cup servings)
The Benefits
Good Source of: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium
Preferences: Low Sodium, No Dairy, Gluten Free
Ingredients
4 Tbsp organic agave nectar
1 tsp organic arrowroot
2 cups organic coconut milk*
2 tsp organic vanilla extract
Preparation
Mix all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Heat slowly and gently, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken. Take off heat and let cool. Follow directions of ice cream maker.
*NOTE: NOT canned sweetened coconut mixture. Be sure to read the label.
Nutrition Information
135 Calories, 12 g Total Fat, 11 g Saturated fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 1 g Monounsaturated fat, 0 g Polyunsaturated fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 12 mg Sodium, 7 g Carbohydrate, 2 g Fiber, 1 g Sugars, 1 g Protein
[ Ed. Note: Kelley Herring is the founder of Healing Gourmet – the world's leading website on the power of foods to promote health and protect against disease. Her latest work is a revolutionary health transformation program called, Your Plate, Your Fate. In this 7-part program you'll learn how to protect your health and optimize your weight by maximizing the nutrients in your food. Learn more here.]