Name: Fresh Mint and Basil Ice Cream
Ingredients: 1 cup of raw cashew nuts (soak them in water for 12 hours, then discard the water); 2 cups of peeled and diced pears (about 2 medium); ⅓ cup of white raisins; ½ cup of fresh basil leaves; ½ cup of fresh mint leaves; ¼ cup of water (just enough to be able to blend)

Recipes » Desserts » Fresh Mint and Basil Ice Cream

By Giovana Fezer

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Enjoy this fresh and creamy basil and mint ice-cream. It is made with only whole, plant ingredients. It can be served as a dessert or even as a midafternoon snack.

Yield: 2 servings

Gluten Free Low Sugar Raw Soy Free

Ingredients

1 cup of raw cashew nuts (soak them in water for 12 hours, then discard the water)
2 cups of peeled and diced pears (about 2 medium)
⅓ cup of white raisins
½ cup of fresh basil leaves
½ cup of fresh mint leaves
¼ cup of water (just enough to be able to blend)

Whole Food, Plant-Based Living: Getting Started

Instructions

1. Soak the cashews in water for about 12 hours and then discard the water.
2. Put all the ingredients in a blender, and blend them until you get an even and smooth cream.
3. If you have an ice cream maker, you may place the blended mixture in it to finish the ice-cream. If you do not have an ice cream maker, just put the mixture in the freezer until it reaches a harder consistency.