Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water
• 1 1/4 cups lite coconut milk
• 2/3 cup organic cane sugar*
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 6 ounces vegan dark chocolate ((finely chopped // ~1 cup chopped per 6 ounces))
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

• The day before, add your ice cream churning bowl* to the freezer to properly chill.
• The same day, prepare your base. Add the water, coconut milk, cane sugar, cocoa powder, and salt to a large saucepan and whisk to combine. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Once it reaches a low boil, continue cooking and whisking for 1 minute.
• Remove from the heat and add the chocolate and vanilla. Whisk until melted.
• Then transfer to a mixing bowl and chill in the fridge for 2 hours or until room temperature or cooler. Optional: To remove any graininess, add to a blender and blend for 30 seconds on high. 
• Add your chilled base to the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions - about 30 minutes or until it looks like soft serve (see photo).
• Enjoy as soft serve, or transfer to a parchment-lined dish or loaf pan, cover securely, and freeze for 4-6 hours, or until firm.
• Let thaw 10-15 minutes before serving to soften. Use a hop scoop to ease scooping. Enjoy within 7-10 days. This is excellent with ripe strawberries and coconut whipped cream!