Healthy Vanilla & Pecan Coconut Ice Cream

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healthy vanilla & pecan coconut ice cream

a creamy, dreamy frozen dessert made with wholesome ingredients and a rich pecan caramel swirl

if you’ve ever wanted an ice cream that tastes indulgent but is actually made with nourishing ingredients, this recipe is for you.

it’s cold and creamy, subtly sweet, swirled with a thick pecan caramel, and full of real vanilla bean flavor.

every bite melts in your mouth with just the right amount of crunch from toasted pecans and silky richness from coconut cream.

what makes this ice cream truly special is the edward & sons™ native forest® organic simple coconut cream.

it’s my go-to for dairy-free creaminess—it blends beautifully and gives the ice cream that signature texture you want without needing a long list of ingredients.

this brand is organic, clean, and high quality, so it fits perfectly into this better-for-you treat.

taste & texture

this ice cream is lightly sweet from honey and vanilla, with a soft, scoopable texture thanks to the blend of cottage cheese, greek yogurt, and coconut cream.

the pecan caramel adds a toasty, buttery flavor that makes it feel ultra decadent without refined sugar or dairy-heavy cream.

it’s the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy, sweet and nutty.

made with real and wholesome ingredients

you only need a handful of simple, nourishing ingredients to make this:

• low fat cottage cheese for protein and creaminess
• vanilla greek yogurt for tang and flavor
• edward & sons™ native forest® coconut cream for rich texture
• vanilla bean paste for that deep vanilla flavor
• honey and coconut sugar for natural sweetness
• chopped pecans for crunch and healthy fats

nothing artificial, no gums or fillers, and it’s naturally gluten-free.

how to make it

this recipe is made for the ninja creami, which creates a super smooth and creamy ice cream texture from frozen bases.

you blend the ingredients, freeze in a pint container for 24 hours, then spin it in the machine.

after the first spin, you mix in the homemade pecan caramel and spin again using the mix-in function.

vegan version

want to make it vegan?

swap the cottage cheese and greek yogurt with thick dairy-free yogurt (like coconut based) and replace honey with maple syrup or agave.

the pecan caramel works perfectly with those swaps too, thanks to the coconut cream base.

no creami? no problem.

if you don’t have a ninja creami, you can still make this!

after blending the base, pour it into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container, swirl in the pecan caramel, and freeze for 4–6 hours.

just let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before scooping.

storage

store leftovers in the creami pint or an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

if it hardens too much, simply let it thaw slightly and respin (if using a creami) or let it sit out to soften before scooping.

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