Hi LeeAnn. I don't have a recipe for that but I would subsitute dried figs for dates in the coffee date swirl, and perhaps use fresh orange juice instead of coffee.
Hi Cory, I was asking myself the same thing! While testing this recipe I measured out 1.5 cups and weighed them on my kitchen scale and found that most brands clock in at 15.5-16 ounces. But there was lots of variation between brands, perhaps because some have more air and are less dense? For this recipe, I would go by the almond butter's measurement in cups primarily. I added the weight to make grocery shopping easier.
Oh I love hazelnut too! Have you tried the hazelnut butter from nuts.com? I bet you could substitute that for the almond butter and it would be amazing! Let me know if you try it.
Try it with pureed dates. I really like that flavor combo. I did a test with monkfruit but it gave it an aftertaste that interfered with the almond flavors.
I made the gelato from your book - flavour was good but it was hard as a rock. After reading this post, I think I over churned it. This recipe looks great and I am going to try it, keeping in mind all your practical pointers. I think my older kiddo will like the almond butter gelato because there is no coconut milk in it. Speaking of which, coconut milk is high in saturated fat - is that right? I come across it in so many recipes (as well as coconut oil). I try to avoid it (for my kiddo and my brain). What are good substitutes for coconut milk/cream and coconut oil?
Good to know! That chocolate gelato recipe will freeze like an ice block, just like any lower in fat gelato. I like the single serving method of storing it--portion into cups so it softens faster plus portion control. All those coconut products are high in saturated fat; I use them occastionally for a special flavor or in a treat, but they are not staples in my cooking.
Hi, I am a low-sugar person and like to mash a couple bananas, add a third to a half that volume of hemp hearts, a tablespoon or so of almond or other nut flour. Freeze. It is sweet enough for me, but nice choc chips could be a plus!
Your comment about fig gelato piqued my interest and would love to know how to make it!
Hi LeeAnn. I don't have a recipe for that but I would subsitute dried figs for dates in the coffee date swirl, and perhaps use fresh orange juice instead of coffee.
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Classics!
Sounds amazing! Just checking on the recipe. It says 1 1/2 cups of almond butter and lists that as 16 oz. Isn't 1 1/2 cups = 12 oz? Many thanks!
Hi Cory, I was asking myself the same thing! While testing this recipe I measured out 1.5 cups and weighed them on my kitchen scale and found that most brands clock in at 15.5-16 ounces. But there was lots of variation between brands, perhaps because some have more air and are less dense? For this recipe, I would go by the almond butter's measurement in cups primarily. I added the weight to make grocery shopping easier.
Thx.
My absolute favorite gelato is hazelnut and I'd love a recipe.
Oh I love hazelnut too! Have you tried the hazelnut butter from nuts.com? I bet you could substitute that for the almond butter and it would be amazing! Let me know if you try it.
Looks delish! What can I use as a substitute for maple
Syrup?
Try it with pureed dates. I really like that flavor combo. I did a test with monkfruit but it gave it an aftertaste that interfered with the almond flavors.
I made the gelato from your book - flavour was good but it was hard as a rock. After reading this post, I think I over churned it. This recipe looks great and I am going to try it, keeping in mind all your practical pointers. I think my older kiddo will like the almond butter gelato because there is no coconut milk in it. Speaking of which, coconut milk is high in saturated fat - is that right? I come across it in so many recipes (as well as coconut oil). I try to avoid it (for my kiddo and my brain). What are good substitutes for coconut milk/cream and coconut oil?
Good to know! That chocolate gelato recipe will freeze like an ice block, just like any lower in fat gelato. I like the single serving method of storing it--portion into cups so it softens faster plus portion control. All those coconut products are high in saturated fat; I use them occastionally for a special flavor or in a treat, but they are not staples in my cooking.
Hi, I am a low-sugar person and like to mash a couple bananas, add a third to a half that volume of hemp hearts, a tablespoon or so of almond or other nut flour. Freeze. It is sweet enough for me, but nice choc chips could be a plus!
Yes, I love using bananas, too. I tested this recipe with half bananas and it was so good, but definitely changed the texture.