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In today’s blog post, I want to share the coconut ice cream recipe with you that is inspired by this popular Baskin Robbins Nutty Coconut ice cream! Many varieties of coconut ice cream are quite easy to find, such as coconut pineapple ice cream or just simple, classic coconut milk ice cream. But this Nutty Coconut ice cream from Baskin Robbins 31 has three types of nuts inside the ice cream. That’s quite new! Pairing the coconut milk flavor with some nuts is not something usual… But there it is now, and we can never go back. I love nuts and eat lots of them, so adding more nuts to coconut ice cream sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately, I live in Norway, and we don’t have Baskin Robbins here. So the next best thing I can do is make the ice cream myself.
Then shall we talk more in detail about how to make the best coconut ice cream recipe?
Best Coconut Ice Cream Recipe Inspired by Baskin Robbins Nutty Coconut
1. Baskin Robbins Nutty Coconut Ice Cream
The Nutty Coconut ice cream from Baskin Robbins is a wonderful combination of coconut flavors and rich and creamy textures. It is characterized by the addition of chopped nuts, which provide a crunchy texture in contrast to the creamy coconut ice cream texture. And the nuts—pecans, almonds, and walnuts—give off a burst of nutty flavor as you bite into the ice cream.
The result is a tropical, rich, creamy coconut ice cream with a crunchy texture and deep, nutty flavors from the nuts.
2. Best Nutty Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
To make the best nutty coconut ice cream, getting the best ingredients is the most important thing. I listed the key ingredient list and some product recommendations below, so scroll down if you want to read about them.
3. Equipment Needed: Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
I got my Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker about a year ago, and needless to say, I use it often and love it! It makes really good ice cream in such a short period of time, but there are some cons to having it, like the pretty big noise it makes. If you are interested, read my detailed Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker review here.
Why Make Homemade Coconut Ice Cream
1. Vegan and Dairy-Free
Many coconut ice creams sold have dairy cream, but this homemade nutty coconut ice cream recipe only uses coconut milk to make the ice cream.
Therefore, this coconut ice cream is vegan and dairy-free. So if you are vegan, lactose-intolerant, or health-conscious, this coconut ice cream is the perfect dessert for you!
2. Low-Fat Dessert
As much as not having dairy products, the other thing that is as important to me is having low-fat content in the ice cream. I have a quite sensitive stomach, and it will bubble quite badly if I eat too much fat at once. It’s crazy, I know! In most coconut ice cream recipes, even homemade ones, coconut cream, and other creams are used. I get sick after eating too much coconut fat like that, and I know some of my other friends are like that too.
In my homemade coconut ice cream, I use full-fat coconut milk instead of coconut cream, which is much lighter on my stomach and calories.
3. Tropical Mood
I love coconut for its distinctive, rich, nutty flavor but also the tropical mood it gives me. Just taking a bite of the coconut flavor takes me to a beach in Southeast Asia with lots of palm trees around.
I also think that it goes really well with Southeast Asian cuisine. So if you are cooking something Southeast Asian, make this nutty coconut ice cream for dessert!
Key Ingredients for Nutty Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
Allulose syrup and full-fat coconut milk are great ingredients for the keto diet too!
1. Allulose Syrup
My Normal Keto Allulose 17.1 Fl Oz – Allulose, Monk Fruit and Stevia Blend
Using a good bottle of fiber syrup is important to making the best prickly pear sorbet. It adds sweetness to the sorbet while making it healthy!
Allulose is often used in Korean cuisine as it has fewer calories compared to real sugar and doesn’t add any other flavor to the dish. I love using allulose or date syrup in my recipes.
To make the best light ice cream, you need a healthy sweetener that only adds sweetness to bring out the best flavor of the coconut milk.
2. Full-Fat Coconut Milk
365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Unsweet Original Coconut Milk, 32 Fl Oz
It is important to choose good-quality, full-fat coconut milk. Full-fat coconut milk has a rich and creamy texture while having less fat content than coconut cream. The good-quality fresh coconut milk has a subtle sweetness and nutty coconut flavor that I love so much! Coconut milk is the ingredient that will give the ice cream its smoothness and luxurious texture.
Nut Ingredients for Nutty Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
Walnuts, roasted pecans, and roasted almonds will bring out the nutty flavor of the coconut even more!
1. Walnuts
Fisher Chef’s Naturals Walnut Halves & Pieces 1 lb, 100% California Unsalted Walnuts
Getting fresh nuts makes all the difference. But even among nuts, walnuts can differ in quality a lot due to their high fat content. Bad walnuts taste old and rancid… On the contrary, fresh walnuts are so nutty and have an almost sweet and spicy flavor to them. Walnuts are rich in omega-3, antioxidants, and minerals that are good for brain health.
2. Roasted Pecans
Fisher Oven Roasted Never Fried Mammoth Pecans, 17 Ounces (Pack of 1)
I love pecans for their rich, buttery flavor, and they become more intense with a sweet, caramel-like scent and flavor when roasted. Try these oven-baked salted pecans in the nutty coconut ice cream! These roasted pecans bring out the nutty flavors of the ice cream. They are also good for your heart and overall health.
3. Roasted Almonds
Blue Diamond Almonds Low Sodium Lightly Salted Snack Nuts, 40 Oz Resealable Bag
Last but not least, lightly salted almonds are needed in the nutty coconut ice cream. Roasted almonds are warm and nutty, with a subtle hint of sweetness.
Coconut Ice Cream Recipe | Inspired by Baskin Robbins Nutty Coconut
Coconut Ice Cream with Nuts Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a medium bowl, pour the coconut milk and whisk until smooth. Then add the syrup and salt. Whisk again.
- Pour the base into an empty CREAMi pint. Place the storage lid on a pint and freeze for 24 hours.
- Remove the pint from the freezer and remove the lid from the pint. Place the pint into the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker.
- Select ICE CREAM. Run the program.
- With a spoon, create a 1 1/2-inch wide hole that reaches the bottom of the pint. Add all the mixed nuts to the hole in the pint.
- Press MIX-IN program.
- Serve immediately!
Tips for Enjoying Coconut Ice Cream, the Nutty Coconut
1. Pair It with Tropical Sorbet
Pairing complimenting flavors of ice cream is a great way to enjoy ice cream to the fullest.
With the coconut ice cream, I find pairing it with tropical sorbet has a great contrast in flavors that go so well together! You could pair it with pineapple sorbet or mango & guava sorbet.
The coconut ice cream is nutty, rich, and decadent, while fruit sorbets are light and refreshing. But both of them have wonderful, vibrant tropical flavors! They make the perfect pairing.
You can check out my other fruit sorbet recipes.
2. More Nuts on Top
We added the delightful combination of three nuts as a mix-in, but you might be nuts for nuts like me. Then get your toasted nuts in a separate bowl and sprinkle more on top of your nutty coconut ice cream! I love it that way too, because the freshly toasted nuts right on top of the ice cream have the crunchiest texture you can get.
Summary of Coconut Ice Cream Recipe | Nutty Coconut
I hope you enjoyed this coconut ice cream recipe inspired by the Nutty Coconut menu from Baskin Robbins. This homemade recipe is certainly healthier, fresher, and, in my humble opinion, tastes better. So make this at home and let me know what you think about it.
If you enjoyed this recipe, you might like these other ice cream recipes too.
My Other Coconut Recipes
Real Coconut Lime Sorbet Recipe | Homemade Tropical Sorbet
This coconut lime sorbet recipe uses coconut milk, water, and sugar to create unique flavors from the coconuts! Try this tropical sorbet.
Coconut Sorbet Recipe | Refreshing Homemade Vegan Sorbet
This refreshing, light, and flavorful coconut sorbet recipe is perfect for the summer. Make this sorbet to enjoy the tropical breeze in your mouth! Learn more.
Other Ice Cream Recipes Using Ninja Creami
4 Ingredients Easy Peanut Protein Ice Cream | Ninja Creami Recipe
The nutty, creamy, and deep flavors of the peanut butter ice cream are too good to resist. It’s also packed with protein, so it’s one of our favorites. They also go very well with the refreshing and elegant pear sorbet.
After-Workout Chocolate Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream
Try this Chocolate Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream recipe! It’s perfect after a workout with protein, nutrients, and caffeine to boost your energy and recovery.
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