Black Ice Cream: An Activated Charcoal Treat for Detoxification

Ingredients

• full-fat coconut milk2 cups
• condensed coconut milk2 cups
• arrowroot starch2 tablespoons
• honey or maple syrup2 tablespoons
• vanilla extract2 teaspoons
• activated charcoal powder4 tablespoons
• raw cacao powder3 tablespoons

Method

1. Freeze the freezer bowl for at least 9 hours or overnight.
2. In a medium-size saucepan, on medium-low, mix milk, condensed milk, starch, honey, vanilla extract, cacao powder and charcoal. Don’t let this mixture come to a boil.
3. Pour mixture into a bowl, cover and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before making ice cream.
4. Assemble ice cream maker and turn on the rotating freezer bowl.
5. Pour ice cream mixture into the freezer bowl and allow to churn for 15–20 minutes or until desired consistency.
6. If you like your ice cream thick, pour the mixture into a container, cover with parchment paper and store in the freezer for about 1 hour.
7. Serve with your favorite ice cream toppings.

Swaps & notes

Swap the honey for another natural sweetener, such as maple syrup, to make this recipe vegan. Add healthy toppings of your choice, such as nuts and sea salt.