This ice cream came out so delicious! Seth raved about it and actually asked for seconds.
And it’s a very healthy dessert. And GAPS legal! (I think… cocoa is legal, right?)
Chocolate Milk Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients
Coconut milk, I know, canned coconut milk is not technically legal on GAPS. If you are strict — which we are not — use coconut milk from fresh coconut (1 can –14 oz) — where to buy coconut milk
Organic cocoa powder (2 TBS)
Raw honey (2 TBS) — where to buy honey
Very ripe banana (1)
(I was going to add a bit of vanilla extract but I forgot)
Directions
Throw everything in a food processor or a blender and mix well. Transfer to ice cream maker and run for about 45 minutes.
This is a super delicious dessert. Very good for the thyroid, too. Maybe I’ll try adding a few egg yolks next time — and the vanilla extract.
PS: According to Bruce Fife’s book, “The Coconut Oil Miracle”, the average adult needs at least 3.5 TBS of coconut oil a day. This estimation is based on the amount of medium-chain fatty acids that are found in breast milk, and the daily amount required to nourish a baby.
Fife says that you can get the same amount of MCFAs in 7 ounces fresh coconut meat (about half a coconut), 2 3/4 cups dried, shredded coconut, or 10 ounces of coconut milk.
So, one smoothie with 2 TBS coconut oil and 4 ounces of coconut milk would be all you need for the day. Or, 2 TBS coconut oil (you can take it in a little warm water) and a bowl (6-8 ounces) of this chocolate coconut milk ice cream.
NOTE: Cocoa is not allowed on the GAPS diet (see comments). Whoops!
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I recently got some Coconut Cream Concentrate from Tropical Traditions and man, this stuff is good. I eat it straight from the jar, though you can also make coconut milk with it. According to the label, it’s 70% coconut oil– which is great because I always had a terrible time getting enough coconut oil in on a regular basis. Hah…the texture reminds me a lot of these junky chocolate covered coconut Easter egg thingies I used to love as a kid. In fact, I’m thinking about trying to finagle some sort of chocolate-covered coconut cream/shredded coconut recipe. Yum!
Wow really!? That sounds YUMMY!
I’m going to check it out.
can’t wait to try this! I wish we had coconut milk in the house because I would be making it right now! I think I will try it first with carob. That’s my new rule-I make new recipes with carob first and as long as we like it, I don’t make it with cocoa.
Here’s what we have been loving (are you able to have nuts?):
Really Raw Honey Balls/Bars
4 cups ground crispy nuts, seeds and/or nut butter (see Nourishing Traditions for directions)
1 cup dried unsweetened coconut
2/3 cup unsweetened carob or cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups Really Raw Honey
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
Note: you can reduce the amount of honey or combine with another less sweet sweetener like brown rice syrup, if desired. Mix all ingredients together by hand or in a food processor. Roll into balls. For variety, roll in ground almonds, sesame seeds, or desiccated coconut. For a crunchy feel, add 1/4 cup of nut pieces at end. Refrigerate or freeze for extended life. Can also spread in oiled 9 x 13 baking dish and topped with desiccated coconut for a honey square instead of ball. Found at http://www.reallyrawhoney.com.
The recipe sounds fantastic. Only problem is that both carob and cocoa powder are on the GAPS foods to avoid list.
ARGH! Oops. Oh, well.
I guess next time we will do it with just banana and coconut.
Thanks for telling me.
Seth was reading the GAPS book and all the paperwork from Dr. Cowan and I have no idea where he put them…
I made this with the coconut milk and banana (no cocoa). I also added 3/4 tsp of vanilla extract and 2 egg yolks. It was delicious!
Sounds so good!!!
Thanks, Jungleen — I’m going to try that next time.
I’m a great supporter of anything whole. Started making my own kefir about 4 months ago. We have easy access to raw milk, and farm fresh eggs. However, I’m still concerned about eating eggs raw. What is your perspective on this?
Thanks,
Mya
One of the readers was looking for a recipe with chocolate and coconut – well, I have a recipe that’s super easy I call them “armadillos” because I made them for a Mexican theme banquet – they are really haystacks. 1/2 cup almonds pulsed in food processor (raw, organic, what else!), 1/2 cup coconut flakes, 8 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted; 1/2 cup raw honey, dash sea salt, mix together and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper or into mini baking cups. Let set in fridge for 1/2 hour and voila! Delectable chocolate coconut candies with nutty crunch!
Just made this because I had a hankering for some ice cream. I don’t have an ice cream maker (and I didn’t want to wait 45 min) so I made this in my vita-mix with a frozen banana and some ice. So yummy (it was more like a smoothie consistency). Next time I think I’ll add 2 frozen bananas! Totally satisfied my sweet-tooth and was super filling as well. Thanks!!!! Can’t wait to make it again.
Great idea. My kids love smoothies with fruit. I have two frozen bananas right now.
AM, have you tried this with eggs yet?
@ Carla
No I have not but you could easily add a couple egg yolks — great idea!
We have now made this three times & I can personally attest to it’s yumminess!
I always add two egg yokes, 1c raw milk cream and vanilla. I’ve left out the banana as my 4 kiddos eat enough of those already. 
Yesterday I made this with peppermint extract and 1/2c raw spinach. The spinach made it a brilliant green color for St Patty’s day! This is now my go-to recipe for ice cream!
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, in her FAQ’s, has recently decided that cocoa powder is GAPS legal – provided it is consumed in small quantities:
http://www.gapsdiet.com/FAQs.html
“When can cocoa or cocao be introduced?
Cocoa is SCD illegal. However, I find that many people can start having it occasionally on the Full GAPS Diet, once the digestive symptoms are gone. Find pure organic cocoa powder. Mixing the powder with some honey and sour cream makes a delicious dessert, and you can add it to your homemade ice cream or cakes. After trying it for the first time, observe your patient for any reactions. Cocoa is very rich in magnesium and some essential amino acids and, unless your digestive system is not ready for it, there is no need to avoid it. “
This is great news. Thanks for sharing!!!!
I’ll be getting my dad’s old ice cream maker next week. Can’t wait to try this!
I have heard that cocoa is allowed on full GAPS if enough healing has happened to have it not cause digestive problems… I will have to try this tonight for our dessert night!
Is this the same thing as the coconut cream people are talking about? I went looking for it on their site and didn’t find it.
Sorry, this comment was supposed to go under Jeannette and her comment about finding coconut cream at Tropical Traditions. I was trying to find it on their site.
Sorry, I just read the other comments and saw the cocoa question was already addressed… Oops.
Yum! I love making ice cream. We have THREE ice cream makers!
Wow!! 3 ice cream makers!!!!
I so need to get an automatic ice cream maker!!! I have the crank kind that takes so much ice and salt…I think it will really help to get one of the ones that you freeze the bowl….
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