I am a fan of incorporating superfoods like Superfood Matcha into my diet whenever I can!
Did you know that in Japanese “cha” means green tea, and “ma” means powder, thus matcha translates literally as “powdered green tea”.
Preparation and consumption of matcha entered mainstream culture through the Zen Buddhists, who were very aware of its meditational benefits, which brought them a greater sense of clarity and well-being.
Note: This recipe has modifications for vegan, paleo dairy free and a standard keto version. Try one or both!
Further Food Commentary:
This ice cream is a great treat for a hot day, without the guilt! Matcha is a powdered and more concentrated form of green tea, therefore being very high in the anti-oxidant EGCg. EGCg has been shown to decrease cancer risk, keep your brain healthy, and have anti-inflammatory effects. Adding collagen here is a great way to add protein to a meal that usually lacks it while also helping to repair your gut lining at the same time.
2 15 ounce cans full fat unsweetened coconut milk, refrigerated overnight, using only the cream, not the liquid OR 2 cups full-fat organic whipping cream
Mix together with an electric mixer or blender until thoroughly combined.
Line a freezer safe 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Pour ice cream mixture into pan and cover with aluminum foil.
Place in the freezer overnight to allow to fully freeze.
Allow to sit on the counter for 10 minutes to soften before serving. Top with raw unshelled hempseeds if desired.
Or for a quicker version:
In two wide-mouth mason jars, add 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener, ¾ tsp vanilla extract and collagen peptides.
Shake vigorously for 5 minutes.
Place jars in the freezer and allow to freeze until solid, about 4-6 hours. (Approximately every two hours, shake jars a few times to move cream around).
Top with raw unshelled hempseeds if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition
Serving Size
1 serving
per serving
Calories
144
Amount/Serving% Daily Value
Fat
11 grams
Saturated Fat
7 grams
Monounsaturated Fat
3 milligrams
Polyunsaturated Fat
0 milligrams
Cholesterol
41 milligrams
Sodium
35 milligrams
Potassium
23 milligrams
Carbs
7 grams
Fiber
0 grams
Sugar
6 grams
Protein
4 grams
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