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    Home / Desserts / Ice Cream & Frozen Treats

    Matcha Mint Chip Ice Cream

    Published Mar 17, 2015

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    Matcha green tea and fresh mint marry bittersweet chocolate in this homemade ice cream recipe.

    delicious Matcha Mint Chip Ice Cream

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    When people complain about having lovely herbs like mint and lemon balm overtaking their gardens, I want to hit them. With no outdoor space save a 1-foot-square fire escape, and no gardening talent to speak of, I often dream of tending a lush garden filled with edibles that actually grow rather than getting savaged by aphids and dying. It's a bit like that pesky friend who complains that she "just can't seem to gain weight" and wolfs down a plate of nachos and a large pizza in front of you while you pick at a salad and stare angrily at her CGI-like waistline. But unlike the effortlessly thin, green-thumbed friends can actually serve a purpose other than to simply annoy the crap out of you.

    ingredients on tray

    Case in point, my buddy Calvaleigh, creator of the best cocktail in existence, sent us home with a giant bag of Moroccan mint that is currently taking over her enviable vegetable garden. We've been using the sprigs to garnish Mumbai Mules, to steep into Matcha Mint Juleps, and to blend into this, our new favorite ice cream.

    whisking ice cream mix
    matcha leaves on tray

    I'm a long time fan of matcha ice cream, with its silky texture and bright green notes with a hint of bitterness, and mint chip is an all-time favorite of both mine and Jay's. Inspired by a couple of scoops enjoyed from Bi-Rite, I decided to combine the two. Enzo kindly sent me half a pound (!!) of the green stuff, so I churned some up into this ice cream. (And gave a bunch to Sarah who is a matcha maven!)

    water poured through sieve with matcha
    water poured onto matcha

    To incorporate the mint, I use a technique I learned during my pastry chef days wherein the mint is blanched, shocked, squeezed, and blended into the base. This delivers maximum color and flavor. Scribbling the chocolate into layers of ice cream results in pleasantly uneven chips that shatter and crunch before melting into chocolatey bliss. I have David Lebovitz to thank for this method.

    matcha in sieve

    Matcha pairs well with both mint and chocolate, and this dessert strikes a nice balance of the three.  A touch of peppermint extract sharpens the mint notes bringing it up to the same level as the matcha. I like the freshness that mint adds to rich ice cream, and matcha's slight bitterness blends beautifully, all offset by earthy bittersweet chocolate. We can't keep our spoons out of the ice cream jar when this stuff is around.
    ice cream in churner
    drizzling chocolate on tray of Matcha Mint Chip Ice Cream

    Ice cream takes a bit of planning ahead, but once you get going, it's actually one of the more simple desserts to prepare. Homemade ice cream is always tastier than the store-bought stuff – denser and less sweet – and the sky's the limit in terms of flavor options. I can't imagine life without an ice cream maker. If you're on the hunt, I really like my Kitchen-Aid stand mixer attachment.

    side shot of Matcha Mint Chip Ice Cream
     Matcha Mint Chip Ice Cream on a tray

    I love how the interwebs get overtaken by green and boozy treats for the holiday tomorrow, so here are some favorites from the archives appropriate for St. Patrick's Day. Cheers!

    peanut butter cups

    Raw Chocolate Pistachio Butter Cups

    mint julep

    Matcha Mint Juleps

    ice cream sandwiches

    Oatmeal Chocolate Stout Ice Cream Sandwiches

    irish cream

    DIY Irish Cream Liqueur

    toffee pudding

    Stout Sticky Toffee Puddings

    irish coffee ice cream

    Irish Coffee Ice Cream

    More Ice Cream Recipes:

    • Black Sesame + Dark Milk Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
    • Smoked Cardamom Ice Cream + Salty Honey Caramel Swirl
    • Chocolate Mint Chip Ice Cream
    • Maple Sugar Ice Cream

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    Matcha Mint Chip Ice Cream

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    Matcha green tea and fresh mint marry bittersweet chocolate in this homemade ice cream recipe.
    Alanna Taylor-Tobin
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Freezing time: 5 hours
    Total: 45 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings (makes one quart)

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (350 ml)
    • 4 teaspoons matcha (green tea powder)
    • 1 cup whole milk (235 ml)
    • 4 large egg yolks
    • 1/2 cup organic blonde cane sugar (3.5 ounces / 50 grams)
    • pinch salt
    • leaves from 1 large bunch mint (1 cup packed)
    • 1/4 teaspoon natural peppermint flavor (such as Frontier)
    • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60-70% cacao mass), chopped (115 grams)

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and matcha until combined (it's ok if it's lumpy – we'll smooth it out later).
    • Place the egg yolks in a medium bowl and whisk in the sugar and salt until combined. Heat the milk in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan until hot and steamy, swirling occasionally. Whisking constantly, slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture. Return the pot to the stove and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a flexible heat-proof spatula, until the custard begins to "stick" to (form a film othe bottom of the pot and/or registers 170ºF on an instant read thermometer. Immediately pour the custard into the cold matcha-y cream to stop the cooking. Cover and chill until cold, 2-4 hours or overnight.
    • When the custard is cold, bring a small kettle of water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl partway with ice and cool water and place the mint leaves in a strainer. When the water comes to a boil, pour the water over the mint to wilt it, and immediately plunge the wilted leaves into the ice bath. Drain the mint and squeeze dry.
    • Place the wilted and dried mint leaves in a blender and add half of the ice cream base. Blend until very smooth, gradually adding the rest of the base. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract all the good stuff. Stir in the peppermint flavor. Chill the mixture again until very cold, 1-2 hours and up to overnight.
    • Place a loaf pan or other vessel in the freezer to chill. When the ice cream base is cold, churn the ice cream in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. While the ice cream churns, place the chocolate in a small, heatproof bowl set over a small pot of steaming (not simmerinwater. Stir until just melted and let cool slightly. The chocolate should be cool but drizzleable by the time the ice cream is done churning.
    • Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and drizzle some of the melted chocolate over the bottom and sides. Spread 1/3 of the ice cream over the chocolate, and drizzle with more chocolate. Repeat until you've used up all the ice cream and chocolate, then freeze until, well, frozen, a few hours. When firm, scoop and serve!
    • Store the ice cream tightly covered and with parchment paper pressed directly onto the surface to discourage ice crystals from forming. Enjoy within a month or so.

    Notes

    Ice cream is simple to make, but do allow yourself several hours for chilling various stages of this recipe; most of the time is hands-off.
    Matcha comes in different grades, and the less expensive stuff intended for cooking and baking works fine here.
    Peppermint extracts can vary in strength so you may wish to add it drop by drop to taste if using a different brand.
    To churn the ice cream, I'm fond of my Kitchen Aid stand mixer ice cream making attachment, available here. 
    Nutritional values are based on one of eight servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 41mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1180IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 1.8mg
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    Matcha Mint Chip Ice Cream

    Ice cream is simple to make, but do allow yourself several hours for chilling various stages of this recipe; most of the time is hands-off. Matcha comes in different grades, and the less expensive stuff intended for cooking and baking works fine here. Peppermint extracts can vary in strength so you may wish to add it drop by drop to taste if using a different brand. To churn the ice cream, I'm fond of my Kitchen Aid stand mixer ice cream making attachment, available here. 

    Makes about 1 quart

    1 1/2 cups (350 ml) heavy cream
    4 teaspoons matcha (green tea powder)
    1 cup (235 ml) whole milk
    4 large egg yolks
    1/2 cup (3.5 ounces / 50 grams) organic blonde cane sugar
    pinch salt
    leaves from 1 large bunch mint (1 cup packed)
    1/4 teaspoon natural peppermint flavor (such as Frontier)
    4 ounces (115 grams) bittersweet chocolate (60-70% cacao mass), chopped

    In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and matcha until combined (it's ok if it's lumpy – we'll smooth it out later).

    Place the egg yolks in a medium bowl and whisk in the sugar and salt until combined. Heat the milk in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan until hot and steamy, swirling occasionally. Whisking constantly, slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture. Return the pot to the stove and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a flexible heat-proof spatula, until the custard begins to "stick" to (form a film on) the bottom of the pot and/or registers 170ºF on an instant read thermometer. Immediately pour the custard into the cold matcha-y cream to stop the cooking. Cover and chill until cold, 2-4 hours or overnight.

    When the custard is cold, bring a small kettle of water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl partway with ice and cool water and place the mint leaves in a strainer. When the water comes to a boil, pour the water over the mint to wilt it, and immediately plunge the wilted leaves into the ice bath. Drain the mint and squeeze dry.

    Place the wilted and dried mint leaves in a blender and add half of the ice cream base. Blend until very smooth, gradually adding the rest of the base. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract all the good stuff. Stir in the peppermint flavor. Chill the mixture again until very cold, 1-2 hours and up to overnight.

    Place a loaf pan or other vessel in the freezer to chill. When the ice cream base is cold, churn the ice cream in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. While the ice cream churns, place the chocolate in a small, heatproof bowl set over a small pot of steaming (not simmering) water. Stir until just melted and let cool slightly. The chocolate should be cool but drizzleable by the time the ice cream is done churning.

    Remove the loaf pan from the freezer and drizzle some of the melted chocolate over the bottom and sides. Spread 1/3 of the ice cream over the chocolate, and drizzle with more chocolate. Repeat until you've used up all the ice cream and chocolate, then freeze until, well, frozen, a few hours. When firm, scoop and serve!

    Store the ice cream tightly covered and with parchment paper pressed directly onto the surface to discourage ice crystals from forming. Enjoy within a month or so.

    overhead shot of Matcha Mint Chip Ice Cream

    bowls of Matcha Mint Chip Ice Cream

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    Comments

    1. Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says

      March 17, 2015 at 2:43 am

      OMG. Matcha maniac is more like it;) Also - did you know that mint is my favorite ice cream??? So basically what I'm saying is this ice cream is screaming my name. I'll be making this just as soon as I pick up more matcha (can you believe I went through that entire1/4 pound already?!). Also - my jaw is ON THE GROUND from that smoke shot. Gah!! You are my hero.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:21 pm

        Haha. Thanks you!! Can't wait for our matcha tastinggggg!

        Reply
    2. The Little Loaf says

      March 17, 2015 at 10:04 am

      LOVE this. And such a great way to get around having to use any sort of green food dye. Will have to try this VERY soon.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:28 pm

        Yes, I love the bright green of the matcha and mint. Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday says

      March 17, 2015 at 10:20 am

      That ice cream looks really yummy and refreshing! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:28 pm

        Aw, thank you!

        Reply
    4. Tori says

      March 17, 2015 at 10:36 am

      This looks fabulous and your pictures never fail to inspire and amaze me!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:28 pm

        Aw, thanks Tori!

        Reply
    5. Christine // my natural kitchen says

      March 17, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      You're so funny, you made me laugh (and spit out coffee!!) this morning while reading points 1 + 2! Also can you please teach me photography? You're photos are always so stunning and those steam shots are amazing. I am absolutely putting my ice cream cannister back in the freezer tonight so I can make this soon. I love your tip for getting the most out of the mint, and basically everything about this!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:29 pm

        Haha, thanks Christine!! I'd be so glad to teach you photography! When are you coming back to SF? ;)

        Reply
        • Sippy jain says

          October 03, 2015 at 11:51 pm

          Going to try it soon. Looks yum. The green Is inviting. Sure it tastes good too.

          Reply
    6. The Blonde Chef says

      March 17, 2015 at 12:47 pm

      You have outdone yourself with these photos! They are honestly some of my favorite food photos I've ever seen! You are incredible!!!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:29 pm

        Oh wow, thank you!!!

        Reply
    7. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

      March 17, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      A life without an ice cream maker would be sad indeed. I love making ice cream ALL year long. Definitely NOT a seasonal eat! These is just stunning. Gorgeous, as always.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:30 pm

        I could not agree more! Also, what are these "seasons" of which you speak? San Francisco doesn't seem to have those anymore. :/

        Reply
    8. betty | le jus d'orange says

      March 17, 2015 at 2:40 pm

      OMG. This is gorgeous. The photos of blanching mint? I need to learn that method!!! It looks amazing and I love the way you captured all the steam in your shots. I'm so in love with your photography. Matcha + mint work so well together. I just made matcha mint panna cotta, so when I saw your post I was like YESSSSS.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:32 pm

        Aw, thank you Betty!! Currently obsessed with all your photos and recipes, especially that panna cotta!!! Let's get together and take pictures sometime!

        Reply
    9. Katherine says

      March 17, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      Where do I start? First, recently conducted a friend survey on 'old school ice cream favorites' and mint chip is a winner so I dove right in. Then got sidetracked looking at awesome clothes, Cinderella's waist (should I go see the movie or is that just wrong?), the KitchenAid ice cream attachment I've been admiring for quite some time, gin grapefruit drinks... and where was I?

      Oh yeah, this awesome looking ice cream.

      Can spend days wandering around your food, stories and pictures. Thanks for being you~

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:34 pm

        I have a weird obsession with the waist, too, haha. This is the kindest note ever, I got a little choked up reading it. Thank you so much, Katherine. :)

        Reply
    10. Deb|EastofEdenCooking says

      March 17, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      There is a whole lot of green food floating around the web for St Patrick's Day but your post has my undivided attention. The lush Matcha Mint Chip Ice Cream just screams spring!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:34 pm

        Awwww, thank you!!

        Reply
    11. Caroline @ Pass the Cocoa says

      March 17, 2015 at 7:39 pm

      This ice cream looks amazing, and I love the natural vivid green! I've never heard of blanching mint leaves before using them...do you know why that helps them retain their flavor?

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:36 pm

        Hi Caroline! I think that the blanching helps prevent oxidization when the ice cream is pureed which would preserve both the color and flavor, though I don't know the science behind it. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    12. Becky Winkler says

      March 17, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      I posted a matcha mug cake today! I've seen so much matcha lately that I decided matcha is the new mint--but having both is better than just one.

      Beautiful photos as always. If you ever decide to teach a photography class, sign me up!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:37 pm

        Haha, love it! Thanks so much for the kind words Becky!! I'd love to teach a bit of photography, though I'm still figuring it out myself. :)

        Reply
    13. Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says

      March 17, 2015 at 11:10 pm

      This looks shockingly beautiful and delicious.
      I'm speechless! :)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:39 pm

        Aw, thank you!!

        Reply
    14. Amy @ Thoroughly Nourished Life says

      March 18, 2015 at 4:05 am

      Mint choc chip is my little sister's favourite! I wonder how she'll enjoy the update? I can't wait to try this out, and I love that there are no food dyes involved. The lush floral earthiness of the mint and chocolate are always a winner, and I've never tried matcha before so I'm looking forward to trying this one out!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:40 pm

        I love your description and I hope your sis loves this ice cream! :)

        Reply
    15. Pang @circahappy says

      March 18, 2015 at 3:50 pm

      All the time I have always been speechless by your gorgeous post, Alanna, but this one is just WOW!!! (If I am comfortable cursing, I would have thrown "F" word in the sentence. hahaha)

      LOVE all those photos, esp. the 'pouring hot water to the mint' one.
      You are truly talented, my friend. :)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:55 pm

        Hahaha! Thanks Pang!! The feeling is mutual (including the F word) ;)

        Reply
    16. dana says

      March 18, 2015 at 9:02 pm

      STUNNING. SO stunning I'm in tears over not having any of that ice cream right now. Bravo friend!!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:55 pm

        Awwwww!!!! I'm dreaming of a vegan version made with your mint brownie ice cream, Dana. :)

        Reply
    17. Allie BakingAMoment says

      March 19, 2015 at 1:31 am

      What a lovely recipe, the flavors sound so wonderful together! I love matcha too and I can just imagine how beautifully it compliments the mint and chocolate. Your images are just breathtaking, as always! <3

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:56 pm

        Aw, thank you Allie!

        Reply
    18. Kate Ramos says

      March 19, 2015 at 11:57 am

      This ice cream looks insanely good....and those photographs! So, so beautiful!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:56 pm

        Aw, thank you Kate!

        Reply
    19. Danguole says

      March 19, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      Your photography is literally perfect. That steam!

      I love this flavor combo too--mint chip is my very favorite, too. So nice to have an opportunity to amp it up in a sophisticated way!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:56 pm

        You said it sister. Thanks!!!

        Reply
    20. Sandrine says

      March 20, 2015 at 11:34 am

      Lovely and inspiring recipe and very nice photographs!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:56 pm

        Thank you Sandrine!

        Reply
    21. cynthia says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      Alanna, your photos are just too too beautiful. I've been admiring them all week -- so gorgeous! And you've sold me on matcha and mint together. I need to try this so soon. I love the "scribblings" (best description ever) of dark chocolate to make chips, too! Amazing.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 6:58 pm

        Well that's exactly how I feel about all your photos Cynthia. I'm always inspired by your gorgeous light and styling. Thank you for the kind words - that means so much coming from the likes of you. :)

        Reply
    22. Brooke @ Chocolate + Marrow says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      I'm literally drooling over these photos, not only because of the amazing flavor combo, but also because of the styling! It's just PERFECT! I could hardly contain my excitement when I saw the steam photos. Just pure gorgeousness.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 7:28 pm

        Thank you so much Brooke!! I'm loving your site - so glad to have found it!

        Reply
    23. Ellie says

      March 20, 2015 at 10:52 pm

      Gahhhh....this is so amazing Alanna....And this phrase made me become so intellectually (baking wise) awake!!! "the mint is blanched, shocked, squeezed, and blended into the base." That's legit stuff right there. ;) I love the comparison of the friend who never gains weight and complains, hahhaa!! My husband doesn't mind being on the slender side but he always complains he's going down a pant-size every 6 months. -_-

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 7:48 pm

        Hahaha, thanks so much Ellie!! You're hubby needs to eat more ice cream, clearly. ;)

        Reply
    24. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      March 24, 2015 at 12:30 am

      So gorgeous, that color is just stunning!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 8:17 pm

        Thanks Laura!!

        Reply
    25. termet says

      March 24, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      This recipe is great but photos are just amazing!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 8:17 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    26. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

      March 24, 2015 at 6:46 pm

      Seriously, could these images be any more beautiful? You rock Alanna! I am so inspired.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 24, 2015 at 8:18 pm

        Awwww, thanks friend!! How I feel about all your posts.

        Reply
    27. [email protected] says

      March 25, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      I like the "Oatmeal Chocolate Stout Ice Cream Sandwiches" very much. But it seems not easy to make the ice cream. Anyway, I might just bake the biscuit and use the ice cream that bought from stores. :)

      Reply
    28. Tine at Home says

      April 04, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      Your photos are absolutely magnificent, so glad I found your blog! I must try this recipe asap :)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        April 07, 2015 at 6:15 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    29. Brie says

      April 15, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      Just discovered your blog- I'm in love- and this ice cream was made for me, will be trying asap!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        April 15, 2015 at 11:23 pm

        Aw! Thanks for stopping by and for the kind note. Let me know how the ice cream goes!

        Reply
    30. Truongduchuu says

      June 23, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      Great post.Thank you.

      Reply
    31. Rachel says

      September 29, 2015 at 5:27 am

      Best ice cream I've ever made! I can't wait to make more!

      Reply
    32. Nasu says

      October 14, 2015 at 12:36 am

      Hi, I'm just wondering at which step would I add in the peppermint extract?

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        October 14, 2015 at 1:46 am

        Hi Nasu, thanks for catching my error! I've updated the recipe. :)

        Reply
    33. Didina Gnagnide Angorinie says

      February 19, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      We love matcha and stracciatella but mint, not so much. If we take it out, do we need to add anything else? Also, is this ice cream on the bitter side (as the little sugar would suggest?) We like both bitter and sweeter matcha desserts, but we were looking for a sweeter matcha ice cream base this time. I guess we should just add more sugar then?
      (By 'we' I mean me and my sister...we are both matcha lovers but she is the bigger fan)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        February 21, 2017 at 5:10 pm

        I think you could leave out the mint and it would be delicious! Yes, feel free to add more sugar if you prefer. :)

        Reply
        • Didina Gnagnide Angorinie says

          March 09, 2017 at 12:50 pm

          I just made this and was sister-approved. It actually was pretty sweet even with the little sugar, and the final result looked beautiful.

          One question: have you ever tried cooking with catnip (nepeta cataria)? It's actually some lind of mint and it has a matcha-y smell. I use the essiccated leaves for my 3 cats, but its smell intrigues me. I heard once the English made a catnip tea, so it shouldn't be dangerous to cook with. I don't like mint, it's one of the very few things I don't like, but I wonder if maybe I could try replacing it with catnip...or maybe I'm just beyond saving...

          Reply
    34. rz says

      June 28, 2020 at 9:46 am

      would you mind if i used some of these images as references for a scene i am 3d modeling for practice? your photo composition is very helpful. thanks :~)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        June 28, 2020 at 8:22 pm

        Sure! Thanks for asking!

        Reply

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    Next up for #piday: luscious GF & vegan chocolate Next up for #piday: luscious GF & vegan chocolate pie! 🍫

This recipe starts with a GF graham cracker crust (bonus points if you make it with my GF teff grahams!) 

Next add a creamy chocolate filling made in a blender with peanut butter (or cashew butter, almond butter, hazelnut butter, or tahini) 

Pipe the top with cashew cream and shower with chocolate shavings and graham crumbles. 

Recipe linked @the_bojon_gourmet 
https://bojongourmet.com/vegan-chocolate-pie-gluten-free/

#chocolatepie #veganbombs #plantbaseddesserts #pieday #veganpie #veganpies
    Counting down to #piday (3.14) with this GF & vega Counting down to #piday (3.14) with this GF & vegan key lime number. 💚

This no-bake pie tastes so fresh and bright. There's a toasty crust laced with cinnamon, coconut, and macadamia nuts. The creamy cashew filling is toe-curlingly tangy and just sweet enough. 

Both components are made in a blender with just a few minutes of active time and the pie keeps like a dream for days. 

Recipe linked @the_bojon_gourmet 

#keylimepie #plantbasedfoods #glutenfreepie #nobakedessert #paleodessert #f52farmstand 

https://bojongourmet.com/vegan-key-lime-pie-paleo/
    Twas a good week for cookies - but not much else! Twas a good week for cookies - but not much else! 

I had a pinched nerve in my ribs which felt like being stabbed in the side with a knife - so painful! This was probably caused by some overzealous (on my part) chiropractic work that had unintended consequences. 

Thank goodness for muscle relaxants and non-force chiros, I'm feeling much better after a very painful ~10 days! 

In other news, COOKIES. These oatmeal teff chocolate chip cookies were a late addition to my book, and I shared them on TBG 7 (!) years ago. 

I've been craving these cookies lately and wanted to see if they could be made refined sugar-free with coconut sugar (they can!) and I made some updates to the post body as well. 

Love love love the butterscotchy flavor of teff here, which pairs beautifully with chewy oats, toasty walnuts, and bittersweet chocolate. When perfectly underbaked, these stay moist and chewy for days. Or chill the dough balls and bake them off to order for warm, fresh cookies every day. Bojon appétit!

Recipe linked @the_bojon_gourmet. 
https://bojongourmet.com/gluten-free-oatmeal-teff-chocolate-chip-cookies-cookie-mix-gift-in-a-jar/

#teff #teffflour #glutenfreecookies #alternativeflours #alternativebakerbook #alternativebaking
    Wishing everyone a sweet and snuggly day 💞

💘Beet-tinted ombré cream cheese frosting for all-natural GF red velvet cake 
💘Zeppo & Hank adorableness

Cake recipe linked @the_bojon_gourmet 

Cat lovers here until purrther notice 😸😸

https://bojongourmet.com/gluten-free-red-velvet-cake-natural/

#valentinesday2023 #lovecatsforever #redvelvetcake #gfbaking
    Is chocolate your love language? It's mine for sur Is chocolate your love language? It's mine for sure! 

I've rustled up 30 of my favorite GF chocolate treats on TBG. There's pie. There's cake. There are cookies, bars, and puddings.

Here are a few in no particular order:
-chocolate hazelnut tiramisu
-GF banana cake with coconut milk ganache
-fudgy GF chocolate bundt
-blender chocolate PB pie
-vegan chocolate tahini tart
-GF DF blondies
-chocolate almond olive oil cake
-red velvet cake (all-natural, tinted with beets!)
-chocolate tahini blender pudding
-GF brownie cookies

All recipes linked @the_bojon_gourmet 

https://bojongourmet.com/gluten-free-chocolate-desserts-recipes/

#chocolovers #chocolove #valentinesday2023

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