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Home / Recipes / Dessert / Chocolate Chunk Cherry Ice Cream (Vegan, Paleo)

Chocolate Chunk Cherry Ice Cream (Vegan, Paleo)

Published June 20, 2016. Last updated March 17, 2019 by Samantha Rowland

Square white bowl filled with chocolate chunk cherry ice cream with chocolate chips and pecans sprinkled on top over a wooden plate.
Gluten FreeDairy FreeVeganPaleoHigh Protein

Summer has arrived! Enjoy this chocolate chunk cherry ice cream to cool off today! Vegan, gluten free, paleo, naturally sweetened and even  high in protein! This ice cream is anything but ordinary!

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Chocolate chunky cherry ice cream with pecans and chocolate chips

Dave and I just got back from a quick trip from Austin, TX for my birthday!! There were some fun highlights of the trip to Austin. First, Austin is so beautiful!! I had no idea how green Texas is. Dave and I were so surprised by how many trees there were and how hilly the landscape was outside of the Austin city limits. We were simply in awe the entire trip! I can’t wait to go back and visit again!

Chocolate chunky cherry ice cream with pecans and chocolate chips

Also summer has definitely arrived in Austin! It was like 100 degrees and humid the entire trip. All I could think about was ice cream and frozen yogurt. But Dave and I were so busy that by the end of the night, we didn’t have time to stop for a treat! Since I didn’t indulge while I was on vacation, you better believe I made a big bowl of this chocolate chunk cherry ice cream.

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Chocolate chunky cherry ice cream with pecans and chocolate chips

You are going to just go crazy when you try this chocolate chunk cherry ice cream! The ingredient list is so simple. Frozen dark chocolate cherries, vanilla protein powder, unsweetened coconut milk and chocolate chunks. I topped my ice cream with more chocolate chips and chopped pecans but this would be great with walnuts as well! Dare I say you won’t want to go back to traditional ice cream after this! It’s naturally sweetened, easy to make, a full serving of fruit, protein and tastes amazing!

You can make your own chocolate chunk cherry ice cream at home with just a food processor or a good high speed blender! I used my food processor and was eating ice cream in under 5 minutes! It’s that easy. No freezing or waiting on it to harden up. This chocolate chunk cherry ice cream has the consistency of soft serve ice cream right out of the food processor, which is my favorite! If you wanted the consistency of ice cream, you would have to freeze this for an hour or two before serving. But if you know me, you know that isn’t happening! I’m not waiting one minute more than I have to for ice cream!

Chocolate chunky cherry ice cream with pecans and chocolate chips

So if you spent the weekend overindulging and now can’t get sweets out of your head, try this chocolate chunk cherry ice cream tonight for you after dinner snack. You won’t be disappointed!

Chocolate chunky cherry ice cream with pecans and chocolate chips

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Chocolate chunky cherry ice cream with pecans and chocolate chips

Chocolate Chunk Cherry Ice Cream

Chocolate chunky cherry ice cream is vegan, paleo, naturally sweetened, gluten free, grain free and so simple to make!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2
Author: Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen dark sweet cherries
  • 1/3-1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk - I used coconut milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla vegan protein powder - Sunwarrior brand
  • 2 tbs. dairy free chocolate chunks or chips - Enjoy Life brand

Instructions

  • In the food processor, process the cherries for 20 seconds until they have a rice like consistency.
  • Add the non-dairy milk (start with 1/3 cup) and process until smooth.
  • Add the protein powder and additional milk. Try not to over process as this makes the mixture hot.
  • At the last second add in the chocolate chunks or chips and process just one second to combine.
  • Serve immediately or pour into a loaf pan and freeze about 2 hours until solid, stirring occasionally.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
220
Fat
 
7
g
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
Fiber
 
4
g
Sugar
 
23
g
Protein
 
12
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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Comments

  1. Narinder@naturals ice cream online order

    December 20, 2016 at 6:16 am

    Hey, Samantha Rowland thanks for sharing awesome stuff I really love ice cream in summer and especially I love choco flavor it’s my favorite.

    Reply
  2. elaine

    June 28, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    I love that you can eat ice cream and still be healthy!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! Hope to see you again this week!! Pinned!

    Reply
  3. Kristy from Southern In Law

    June 20, 2016 at 11:31 pm

    Chocolate chunks ALWAYS win over chocolate chips. I mean, what’s not to love about more chocolate? ;)

    I can never pick a favourite ice cream flavour but I tend to always go for something with chocolate. This looks amazing!

    Reply
  4. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment

    June 20, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    So glad you like Austin. Summers are very hot and humid. Great ice cream.

    Reply
  5. Annmarie

    June 20, 2016 at 10:12 am

    How amazing does this look?! YUM! Love how easy it is to make too!

    Reply
  6. Taylor-Made Homestead

    June 20, 2016 at 9:54 am

    What an easy recipe for a cool treat on a hot day! This is definitely going on my short-list of desserts to make for my handsome RancherMan! He loves ice cream but I try to be mindful of our dessert eating – this looks like a much healthier alternative. PINNED! Thanks for sharing. (Stopping by from the What’d You Do This Weekend Party)

    ~Taylor-Made Homestead~
    Texas

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  7. Susie @ Suzlyfe

    June 20, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Well you hit the nail on teh head–this is probably my favorite ice cream flavor! YUMMM. I’ve heard great things about Austin–cglad that you were able to confirm it :D

    Reply
  8. jill conyers

    June 20, 2016 at 8:44 am

    I’m not much of an ice cream eater. No reason. Just never have been. This looks too good not to make. I just bought cherries this weekend. It’s meant to be.

    Reply
  9. Julie @ Running in a Skirt

    June 20, 2016 at 8:24 am

    This really looks sooooo very good! Love the combination of flavors and how healthy you made it.

    Reply
  10. rachel @ athletic avocado

    June 20, 2016 at 7:18 am

    chocolate cherry is my favorite ice cream combo ever!!! Yes to all the chunks!

    Reply

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