Mint Chocolate Chip 'Ice Cream' - UPDATED

**Added a few more flavors!! See bottom of post.

I just made some really great 'ice cream' that really hit the spot.

It was the Mint Chocolate Chip version of my "Strawberry 'Ice Cream' recipe.

Here are both recipes with a few revisions from the previous version posted on my blog. Take note...the Sugar Free Davinci Syrups ALL contain a little Splenda. This is about the only exception to my 'no Splenda' thoughts. Very little is in the syrup to begin with and I only use a small amount in each serving...If I ever find a natural substitute for these flavors, I will use that..until then..it is what it is!!

Enjoy!!

Strawberry 'Ice Cream' – (6WBM style)

This is really a frozen smoothie that came out so creamy, it tastes like Strawberry Ice Cream only without the cream and fat!!

Make these first:

Vanilla Puffs

I make these 6 at a time in my 6-loaf silicon baking dish.

12 egg whites
6 squirts clear vanilla (about 3 tsp.)
6 tsp. Splenda OR 1 Tablespoon Honey if you don't want to use the Splenda

Preheat oven to 400^o F. In medium mixing bowl, beat together all ingredients with hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Divide evenly into 6 loaf silicon baking dish. Bake for 12-13 minutes. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes and then remove from pan. They should slip right out. Set aside and allow to cool. These can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or frozen!
Makes (6) puffs.

Each puff is : 2 oz. Protein A

Strawberry 'Ice Cream'

For each serving , use the following:
½ cup slightly thawed or fresh strawberries
½ tsp. clear vanilla extract OR Vanilla Sugar Free DaVinci Syrup
1 tsp. Torani White Chocolate Sugar Free Syrup
1 Vanilla Puff, torn into about 4-5 pieces

Using the Tall cup of the Magic Bullet (or blender), add ingredients in order given.
Using the whipping blade, whip until large chunks are all gone and mixture is smooth.
You may need to shake the cup while whipping to get everything blended together, but it will eventually all blend and get smooth! Whip for about 10 - 15 seconds more and then pour into plastic container with lid and freeze overnight. Repeat with remaining puffs if desired.

These taste better once they are completely set up and frozen. When you are ready to eat, allow to thaw slightly for easier scooping. I put mine in the fridge to thaw for a few hours and enjoy this as my PM snack! Comes out like soft serve strawberry ice cream!

Each serving is: 2 oz. Protein A
½ c. Fruit A

Mint Chocolate Chip 'Ice Cream'
(Living Lean version)

For each serving , use the following:
1/4 cup NSA applesauce
a splash of clear vanilla OR Vanilla Sugar Free DaVinci Syrup
7 Ghiardelli 60% Cacao Chocolate chips

1 tsp. Davinci Sugar Free Creme de Menthe Syrup

a splash of Davinci Sugar Free Peppermint Pattie Syrup

1 Vanilla Puff, torn into about 4-5 pieces

Using the Tall cup of the Magic Bullet (or blender), add ingredients in order given.
Using the whipping blade, whip until mixture is smooth.
You may need to shake the cup while whipping to get everything blended together, but it will eventually all blend and get smooth! Whip for about 10 - 15 seconds more and then pour into plastic container with lid and freeze overnight. Repeat with remaining puffs if desired.

These taste better once they are completely set up and frozen. When you are ready to eat, allow to thaw slightly for easier scooping. I put mine in the fridge to thaw for a few hours. Comes out like soft serve mint chocolate chip ice cream! Very refreshing snack for about 110 calories!!

Orange Pineapple 'Ice Cream'

For each serving , use the following:
1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks (fresh is better than canned)
a splash of clear vanilla extract OR Sugar Free DaVinci Vanilla Syrup

1 tsp. Davinci Sugar Free Orange Syrup

1 tsp. Torani (or DaVinci) Sugar Free White Chocolate Syrup

1 Vanilla Puff, torn into about 4-5 pieces

Using the Tall cup of the Magic Bullet (or blender), add ingredients in order given.
Using the whipping blade, whip until mixture is smooth.
You may need to shake the cup while whipping to get everything blended together, but it will eventually all blend and get smooth! Whip for about 10 - 15 seconds more and then pour into plastic container with lid and freeze overnight. Repeat with remaining puffs if desired.

For just plain Pineapple Ice Cream, eliminate the Orange syrup.

Lemon Freeze 'Ice Cream'

For each serving , use the following:
1/4 cup NSA applesauce
a splash of clear vanilla extract OR Sugar Free DaVinci Vanilla Syrup

1 tsp. Davinci Sugar Free Lemon Syrup

1 tsp. Torani (or DaVinci) Sugar Free White Chocolate Syrup (Optional)

1 Vanilla Puff, torn into about 4-5 pieces

Using the Tall cup of the Magic Bullet (or blender), add ingredients in order given.
Using the whipping blade, whip until mixture is smooth.
You may need to shake the cup while whipping to get everything blended together, but it will eventually all blend and get smooth! Whip for about 10 - 15 seconds more and then pour into plastic container with lid and freeze overnight. Repeat with remaining puffs if desired.

All of these 'Ice Cream' recipes are great with a few pieces of sliced frozen bananas mixed in. I have also added a little of my homemade granola and eaten this for breakfast! A cool, refreshing treat that is GOOD FOR YOU and tasty too!