Welcome again, buddies! We’ve returned to the magical land of chocolate + peanut butter (one in every of our favourite locations). This timeless combo has received the day YET once more, this time within the type of creamy, decadent, salty-sweet vegan ice cream bars!
They’re really higher than we ever might’ve imagined, and so they simply would possibly exchange your favourite store-bought bars. Simply 7 pantry staple elements required. Allow us to present you the way it’s carried out!
These AMAZING selfmade ice cream bars have a creamy vegan peanut butter middle made with dairy-free milk (we used almond), dates, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt.
After mixing up the elements and adjusting the sweetness to your private style, the combination is able to pour into popsicle molds and head into the freezer.
After about 6 hours, they are going to be frozen and looking out like ice cream bars. We all know..the ready sport is difficult. However these bars are SO WORTH IT!
The ultimate step is making the chocolate shell. Soften some chocolate chips and add a bit coconut oil (to make the chocolate layer a bit melty — YUM!). Then dip the peanut butter bars within the chocolate and freeze once more. Don’t fear…this time ice cream bars are simply 15-Half-hour away!
We are able to’t wait so that you can attempt these ice cream bars! They’re:
Creamy
Chocolaty
Peanut buttery
Salty-sweet
Decadent
Refreshing
& Traditional!
Make a batch now and also you’ll be thanking your self all summer season lengthy!
Extra Do-it-yourself Ice Cream Bars & Popsicles
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Servings 8 (Bars)
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- 1 ¼ cup dairy-free milk (plain, unsweetened // we used almond)
- 10 medjool dates (10 dates yield ~1 cup packed or 200 g), pitted
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (pure)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup (non-compulsory, for added sweetness)
CHOCOLATE SHELL
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (guarantee vegan/dairy-free as wanted)
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
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In case your dates are very agency/dry, add to a bowl and soak in boiling water for ~5 minutes. Drain earlier than utilizing.
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In a high-speed blender, mix the dairy-free milk, dates, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix on excessive till clean and solely small flecks of dates stay. Style and regulate, including maple syrup for extra sweetness (we added 1 Tbsp) or extra salt for a extra salty-sweet steadiness.
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Divide combination between popsicle molds and freeze for ~6 hours, or in a single day. While you’re prepared so as to add the chocolate shell, line a plate or baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and ensure there may be room for it to slot in the freezer. Let the popsicles thaw barely at room temperature when you put together your chocolate shell.
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Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a pint-sized glass jar (or small heat-proof mixing bowl) and microwave in 30-second increments till totally melted and creamy, stirring sometimes to help within the melting course of. Alternatively, soften over a double boiler on the stovetop. We melted the chocolate in a jar for straightforward dipping/coating!
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Rigorously take away the popsicles from the mildew one by one, working the mildew(s) underneath heat water if wanted to assist loosen the popsicles. Working rapidly, dip the popsicle within the jar of melted chocolate, tilting and rotating the jar as wanted to evenly coat the popsicle. Raise the popsicle and let extra chocolate drip off earlier than putting the popsicle onto the ready plate/baking sheet. Repeat with remaining popsicles. It’s also possible to drizzle/pour the melted chocolate over the popsicle if not utilizing a jar.
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Return the bars to the freezer for 15-Half-hour to refreeze barely, then take pleasure in! Leftover bars will maintain for as much as 1 month within the freezer. We suggest storing them in a container with parchment paper in between bars to forestall sticking.
*Diet info is a tough estimate calculated with out non-compulsory elements.
Serving: 1 ice cream bar Energy: 322 Carbohydrates: 36.3 g Protein: 5.7 g Fats: 19.6 g Saturated Fats: 9 g Polyunsaturated Fats: 2.2 g Monounsaturated Fats: 4.6 g Trans Fats: 0 g Ldl cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 30 mg Potassium: 289 mg Fiber: 5.7 g Sugar: 29.1 g Vitamin A: 6 IU Vitamin C: 0 mg Calcium: 123 mg Iron: 2.2 mg
