Heart-Healthy Hazelnut Ice Cream

Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with this luxuriously creamy Heart-Healthy Hazelnut Ice Cream—a dairy-free dessert that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. This plant-based treat is packed with wholesome ingredients like toasted hazelnuts, ripe avocados, and unsweetened almond milk, delivering a rich and velvety texture without any added cream or processed sugars. Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and enhanced with a hint of cocoa powder and vanilla extract, this ice cream is the perfect blend of nutty, chocolaty goodness. It’s quick to prepare, requires no churning, and freezes to perfection for a healthy dessert that everyone will love. Serve it as a decadent finish to any meal or scoop it into a bowl with fresh berries for an irresistible treat. Perfect for anyone seeking a heart-smart, dairy-free, and antioxidant-rich dessert, this recipe proves that indulgence and wellness can go hand in hand!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup Blanched hazelnuts
• 0.5 cup Pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 large Avocados
• 3 tablespoons Cocoa powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Begin by toasting the hazelnuts: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until they’re fragrant and golden brown. Let them cool.

Step 2

Once cooled, place the hazelnuts in a blender or food processor and blend until finely ground.

Step 3

Add the almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, avocados, cocoa powder, and sea salt to the ground hazelnuts.

Step 4

Blend all ingredients on a high setting until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You may need to stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender.

Step 5

Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary with additional maple syrup.

Step 6

Transfer the ice cream mixture into a shallow, airtight container. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals from forming, then seal with the lid.

Step 7

Place the container in the freezer for at least 4 hours or until firm.

Step 8

Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for about 5–10 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1276.8 grams (1276.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2188

Total Fat 171.40g	220%
Saturated Fat 19.30g	97%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 925mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 159.00g	58%
Dietary Fiber 52.90g	189%
Total Sugars 81.70g
Protein 38.30g	77%

Vitamin D 176IU	879%
Calcium 1175mg	90%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 4127mg	88%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.2%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 27.3%