Coffee Chip ViceCreme

Coffee ViceCreme with chocolate chips..... YUM.... coffee and chocolate is always a GREAT combination in my book !!!!!

Ingredients: 1 and 1/4 cup almond milk (I used chocolate almond milk)  2 cups non-dairy creamer (I used So Delicious Original Coconut Milk Creamer) 1/2 cup sugar (I actually used brown sugar) 2 Tbsp instant coffee 2 Tbsp Arrowroot Powder ( I use Bob's Red Mill) 1 Tbsp Coffee Extract (I use Nielsen-Massey or OliveNation) 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips Directions: Mix 1/4 cup almond milk with the arrowroot powder and set aside.  Mix the soy creamer, rest of almond milk, instant coffee and sugar in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil.  Let boil for about 2 minutes - stirring constantly.   Remove from heat.  Add arrowroot mixture, coffee extract and vanilla extract. Stir for a minute or two for the mixture to thicken.

Let cool and then make in an ice cream maker.  Add the chocolate chips while the ice cream maker is churning. 

I actually have 2 ice cream makers; 1 that uses ice and 1 that doesn't.  I really like them both.  

The Hamilton Beach 68330R 4-Quart Automatic Ice-Cream Maker uses ice.  You can make a bigger batch of vicecreme, and I also think the vicecreme turns out "harder" than the other one.  At first I thought it would be a pain using one with the ice, but it really isn't.

The Cuisinart ICE-21 Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker does not use ice.  The vicecreme is softer than the other, but still comes out good.  The one thing I found is the bowl really needs to be kept in the freezer for about a week before using it.  There were times I only left it in the freezer a couple of days, and the vicecreme was REALLY soft.  The capacity is much smaller than the one that uses ice.

...I do have faith! Please help me to have even more.

Mark 9:24 (CEV)

Cocoa Banana ViceCreme

I always liked chocolate ice cream with bananas and peanuts on top !!  The flavor of this reminds me of that... I actually did put peanuts on mine.   I think next time I'll try adding the peanuts while the ViceCreme is churning in the ice cream maker !!!!  That way the peanuts will already be in the ViceCreme!!

Ingredients:

1-1/4 cup almond milk

2 cups soy creamer 

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

2 large bananas (mashed REALLY fine - can put in blender to mash)

2 Tbsp Arrowroot Powder  ( I use Bob's Red Mill)

1-1/2 tsp chocolate extract (optional)

1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract (use 1 Tbsp if no chocolate extract)

Directions:

Mix 1/4 cup almond milk with the arrowroot powder and set aside.  Mix the soy creamer, rest of almond milk, cocoa powder, bananas and sugar in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil.  Let boil for about 1 minute - stirring constantly.   Remove from heat.  Add arrowroot mixture, chocolate extract and vanilla extract.  Mix thoroughly. 

Let cool and then make in an ice cream maker.

I actually have 2 ice cream makers; 1 that uses ice and 1 that doesn't.  I really like them both.  

The Hamilton Beach 68330R 4-Quart Automatic Ice-Cream Maker uses ice.  You can make a bigger batch of vicecreme, and I also think the vicecreme turns out "harder" than the other one.  At first I thought it would be a pain using one with the ice, but it really isn't.

The Cuisinart ICE-21 Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker does not use ice.  The vicecreme is softer than the other, but still comes out good.  The one thing I found is the bowl really needs to be kept in the freezer for about a week before using it.  There were times I only left it in the freezer a couple of days, and the vicecreme was REALLY soft.  The capacity is much smaller than the one that uses ice.

He leads humble people to do what is right,    and he teaches them his way.

Psalm 25:9 (GW)

Oaty Rice Bars

These were one of the first bars I made for the blog.  I just re-made them so I could put a picture on.  These are definitely not as thick and do not have as much "stuff" in them as my more current bars.

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups Quaker Quick Oats

1/4 cup rice cereal

1/4 cup Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp chocolate extract

1/4 cup date syrup 

1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
1 mashed banana

Directions:

Mix everything together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.  Put in an 8x8 pan and pat down.  Put in fridge.  I left mine in the fridge overnight before I had any.

Date syrup is basically made from dates and water.  Put dates and water in a saucepan - make sure the dates are covered with the water.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.  Then mash the dates and water or put in a blender.

Another faster way to make date syrup is to soak dates in warm water until soft.  Then mix water and dates in a blender.

God always does what he plans, and that’s why he appointed Christ to choose us.

Ephesians 1:11 (CEV)

Coconutty Bars

Crust:

1 cup flour (I used a coconut blend flour)

1/4 tsp salt

2 Tbsp applesauce

1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract

1/2 Tbsp coconut extract 

1 Tbsp water

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.  Press into an 8x8 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Filling:

3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips

3/4 cup almond milk

1 cup peanut butter

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook on medium heat until well combined and it is a thicker consistency.  Stir constantly until thickened.  Pour over cooked crust.

Topping:

1/4 cup agave nectar

1 cup chopped nuts (I used walnuts)

1 cup coconut

Mix all ingredients together and spread on top of filling.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.  

Let cool and then put in fridge to harden.

 ... Much is required from the person to whom much is given; much more is required from the person to whom much more is given.

Luke 12:48 (GNT)

Chocolate Chip ViceCreme

Ingredients: 1-1/4 cup almond milk 2 cups soy creamer  3/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp Arrowroot Powder  ( I use Bob's Red Mill) 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup vegan chocolate chips Directions: Mix 1/4 cup almond milk with the arrowroot powder and set aside.  Mix the soy creamer, rest of almond milk, and sugar in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil.   When mixture starts to boil, remove from heat.  Add arrowroot mixture and vanilla extract.  Mix thoroughly.   Let cool and then make in an ice cream maker.   Add chocolate chips while the ice cream maker is churning. I actually have 2 ice cream makers; 1 that uses ice and 1 that doesn't.  I really like them both.   The Hamilton Beach 68330R 4-Quart Automatic Ice-Cream Maker uses ice.  You can make a bigger batch of vicecreme, and I also think the vicecreme turns out "harder" than the other one.  At first I thought it would be a pain using one with the ice, but it really isn't. The Cuisinart ICE-21 Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker does not use ice.  The vicecreme is softer than the other, but still comes out good.  The one thing I found is the bowl really needs to be kept in the freezer for about a week before using it.  There were times I only left it in the freezer a couple of days, and the vicecreme was REALLY soft.  The capacity is much smaller than the one that uses ice. Be joyful always,  pray at all times,  be thankful in all circumstances. This is what God wants from you in your life in union with Christ Jesus.. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (GNT)

Sweet and Salty Balls

These have the sweet taste of chocolate and the salty taste of pretzels.    I keep them in the fridge to help keep them firmer.

Ingredients:

1 cup Quaker Quick Oats

1 cup crushed pretzels

1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut  (I use Bob's Red Mill)
2 Tbsp Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 tsp vanilla extract

2/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup almond milk

Directions:

Mix everything together in a bowl until thoroughly combined.  

Form into balls and put in freezer to firm up.  Each day these balls tend to get more flavorful.  I actually stored them in the freezer, but took some out to warm up to room temperature before eating them.  They stayed firm in the freezer, but I liked the taste of them at room temperature.

I've started using the  Farberware Cookie Scoop for forming the snack balls, instead of using my hands.  It is not as messy and the balls are a more uniform size.

Those who obey their human nature cannot please God.
Romans 8:8 (GNT)