Vegan Chocolate Chia Ice Cream in Ninja Creami

Описание: With the Ninja Creami on a mission to create beautiful and healthy vegan ice creams - utilising the Ninja Creami and other amazing appliances. Could see some hits and misses, but would like to take the journey to see where we end up.

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RECIPE:
To Make the Chia Pudding - 1 day before
1/4 cup Chia Seeds
1/2 can coconut milk
Mix together and leave until set.

To Add to Blender:
Rest of coconut milk
1-2 tablespoons Cacao Powder
1 teaspoon Lucuma
1 teaspoon Maca Powder
2 teaspoons Rice Malt Syrup
2 teaspoons coconut sugar (optional)
Blend together
Then add to Chia pudding in ice cream container
Use a fork and mix together.

Taste and then freeze overnight.


Lucuma
Lucuma powder is a natural sweetener made from the Peruvian lucuma fruit, which has long been associated with fertility. Known as ‘Incas Gold’, lucuma has an exceptionally high nutritional value, boasts powerful anti-inflammatory properties and is crammed with antioxidants, which strengthen our immune system, help heal wounds and prevent our skin from ageing. Lucuma powder also has a low glycemic value and is a particularly suitable sugar replacement for diabetics. In addition, lucuma is a valuable source of carbohydrates, fibre and B vitamins, which are crucial for healthy bowel movements, is rich in niacin, which helps prevent heart disease and contains iron, potassium, calcium and phosphorous, all required for healthy cell function.

Lucuma powder is delicious stirred into smoothies and fruit juices and can also be used as an ingredient in puddings, cakes, pastries and ice cream.

Maca Powder
Also known as Peruvian ginseng and by its scientific name Lepidium meyenii, maca root is a highly nutritious vegetable that contains plenty of fiber, protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, potassium, vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin and thiamin. In addition, maca root contains unique fatty acids such as macamides as well as phytochemicals with antioxidant properties. With such a powerful phytochemical and nutrient profile, it is not surprising that maca root has been associated with a number of health benefits.

The most beneficial part of the maca plant is the fleshy hypocotyl, classifying it as a “root vegetable”.  The organic composition of maca is what makes it such a valuable and beneficial plant that continues to grow in popularity around the world.

By adding maca to your diet, you can balance your vitamin and mineral intake, because it is a great source of B12 vitamins, along with B1, B2, C, and E. The plant is also a rich source of protein, a beneficial attribute for vegetarians and vegans, and it contains the ever-important trace elements of iron, calcium, zinc, and magnesium. It is itself composed of approximately 60-75% carbohydrates, and 10-14% proteins, along with fiber and a small amount of fat. The high content of proteins and important nutrients may explain its connection to higher energy, clearer thinking, an increase in sexual libido, and many other interconnected benefits of this small South American plant.