How does a Vitamix make Ice Cream?

How does a Vitamix make Ice Cream? It’s pretty simple and we’re going to show you with a favourite fruit of mine… Watermelon! Watermelon would have to be on of my favourite fruits. Mix it with coconut and you have yourself a flavour sensation! I love this ice cream recipe. It’s simple to make and requires minimal ingredients.

Watermelon is considered a nutrient dense food which provides a high amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants whilst being low in calories. It has a great source of Vitamin C, helps reduce blood pressure, helps promote regularity and a healthy digestive tract. It’s made up of 92% water and is full of important electrolytes to help you stay hydrated especially in those warm summer days! It’s a great anti-inflammatory and helps you recover from muscle soreness.

Those are just a few benefits! Not to mention that the taste is one of the best! For more Vitamix Ice Cream Recipes see our Recipes Page.

Watermelon and Coconut Ice Cream

Submitted by: Claire @ Team Raw Blend
Makes: 750mls
Serves: 2-4 people

Equipment

High powered blender like the Vitamix

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup full fat coconut milk
• 5 pitted medjool dates (soaked and drained)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
• 2 1/2 cups watermelon (cubed and frozen) 

Method

1. Place the watermelon, coconut milk, dates and vanilla paste into your 2L Vitamix wet container and secure the lid.
2. Select variable speed 1. Turn the machine on and quickly increase the speed to 10, then override to HIGH.
3. Blend for 30-45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
4. Serve straight away and garnish with whatever you feel like.
5. Alternatively, you could use cold watermelon and blend until you have a smooth consistency and set it in the freezer over night.

Happy Blending!