If your garden has ever produced more mint than you know what to do with, this recipe is for you.
I wanted to make a mint chocolate chip ice cream that tasted like real fresh mint, not just peppermint extract, and this absolutely delivered. The fresh mint gives it a bright, garden-fresh flavor, while the coconut milk makes it rich and creamy without tasting like coconut.
The biggest surprise? This was a huge hit in my house, even with the non-vegans, and that’s a big accomplishment in this house! Everyone loved it, and no one guessed it was made with coconut milk.
If you have fresh mint growing in your garden, I hope you’ll give it a try!
Fresh mint makes all the difference! Don’t be tempted to substitute mint extract—you’ll get a much brighter, fresher flavor from real garden mint. Also, chopping a dark chocolate bar into shards creates a better texture than using chocolate chips.
Acorn & Birch 