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Chocolate Quinoa Ice Cream

This chocolate quinoa ice cream is such a simple yet genius way to enjoy chocolate quinoa! This vegan dessert makes a great summer treat.


Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 c quinoa (soaked in water overnight and patted dry)
  • 1/2 c chocolate chips (melted (I used Lily's sugar free dark chocolate))
  • 1 pint of vegan ice cream (I really like So Delicious)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Line a small, shallow dish (like a plate or a cake pan) with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Heat a sauce pan over medium high heat (get it HOT) and add in the quinoa. Toast for about 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently so it does not burn. The quinoa should start to make popping sounds as it cooks, like popcorn!
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the quinoa and melted chocolate. Spread it on top of the shallow dish and freeze for 45 mins - 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, remove your ice cream from the freezer and allow it to soften on the counter.
  • Remove the hardened chocolate bar from the freezer and chop it into bite-sized pieces. This may be easier to do if you leave it on the counter at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes so it can soften.
  • Mix the chopped chocolate quinoa in with the ice cream. Enjoy immediately, or freeze the ice cream again if you prefer a more scoopable consistency.