Peaches are in high season here in Colorado and we are making the most of it. This week I made a gluten free (of course), fruit sweetened, dairy free, vegan Peach Almond Ice Cream.
To increase the peach factor, I diced up more fresh peaches and mooshed them into the ice cream after it came out of the ice cream maker.
This is another recipe that is a bit more complicated than most, however, I found it to be well worth the effort. As I ate this Peach Almond Ice Cream, I was pleasantly surprised that so few (and such healthy) ingredients, could taste so good.
Peach Almond Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds, soaked overnight, discard soaking water
- 1 cup water
- 3-4 peaches
- 5 dates (remove pits)
- 4 drops stevia
- 4 drops vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place soaked almonds and water in vitamix
- Blend on highest setting until smooth, about 1 minute, add a bit more water if blending is a challenge
- Remove almond mixture from Vitamix and strain through a strainer bag, discarding solids
- Place almond mixture in rinsed out Vitamix container, blend in peaches and dates on highest setting until smooth
- Blend in stevia, vanilla and lemon juice
- Place mixture in ice cream maker and process according to instructions
Equipment
I hope you all enjoy this quick and easy, healthy frozen dessert recipe. I love that it meets the needs of of people on gluten-free and dairy-free diets. If you’re wondering how to make ice cream without an ice cream maker, see my quick and easy 2-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream recipe.
I decided to pair peaches with almonds since agriculturally speaking they are close cousins and have somewhat similar as well as complementary flavors.
I am busy having a lot of fun doing interviews and planning signings for my book, The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook, which is now out!
I just finished up a radio interview with the lovely Niki Guluchi of Page 2 Pantry, you can listen to the program below:
liz says
I just made peach ice cream tonight and thought you would like to hear the recipe, I just made it on a whim and it turned out amazing!
1 bag frozen peaches
1 avacado
4 Tbs agave
2 Tbs lime juice
I just blended everything in my cuisinart food processor. I want to try your recipe too :)
Traci says
Love your site!
Ordered your book immediately!
Made this ice cream today (my first time making almond milk too!)
It came out quite a bit runny, wouldn’t set up.
So I will try to freeze it as well.
Thanks so much for your blog and info!!! Can’t wait to get the book!
Claire says
Can you use a vanilla bean in place of the extract and how much would you use?
rebecca says
I want to try this with strawberries. Mmmmmm……
DansMum says
We’re following the GAPS diet but I was able to adapt your inspiration and tonight made a GAPS-friendly version of this ice-cream with honey instead of stevia and it was divine! Thanks :)
Sandra Gillett says
I love your recipes. Love your website. Love the word “mooshed”. Thank you so much.
gfe-gluten free easily says
Another delectable dish! Looks scrumptious truly. I listened to the interview and I thought you did an incredible job, Elana. :-)
Congrats to Kandy! I have not gotten your book yet, but I have BD gifts I haven’t picked up from friends and family yet due to our motorcycle trip so I’m hoping there will be Amazon and Border’s gift cards in that group–there usually are. :-)
Thanks to Amy for reminding us that the food processor can help us out in lieu of a Vitamix. I know my poor overworked blender has reached its max potential just in doing green smoothies.
Shirley
Demi in Charlotte, NC says
I’ve been on a peach kick lately so I’m looking forward to trying this. I wanted to say again “Thank you” for sharing your wonderful recipes. I shared your site with my Homeopathic physician who instantly became a fan! I still can’t believe food can taste this good and still be healthy! Cooking and baking has taken on a whole new meaning! By the way, your cook book is wonderful! It just came today!
Sarah Schatz - menu planners for people with limited diets says
HI Elana,
I didn’t know you could make ice cream from almonds!
This looks so delicious and I love that you blended the peaches into the cream.
As of yet I don’t have an ice cream maker. But when I get one, I’ll be sure to try it. Thanks so much,
Sarah
Gil says
Hi. Found this recipe by Googling and have now permanently bookmarked your fantastic site. I don’t have any dietary restrictions but have lots of friends who do, so your site is a wealth of information.
I will be trying this recipe and was wondering what would be a suitable substitute for the paint strainer bag. Would a chinois be fine enough? How about cheese cloth?