Dairy-Free | Gluten-Free | Refined Sugar-Free
Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Freeze Time: 6–8 hours
½ cup Barnyard Millet or Foxtail Millet (soaked 30 mins, then cooked)
1½ cups full-fat coconut milk
½ cup coconut cream or thick part of chilled coconut milk
¼ cup dates paste (or maple syrup/agave syrup as sweetener)
½ tsp cardamom powder or vanilla extract
1 tbsp chopped nuts (optional; use only if not allergic)
A pinch of salt (enhances sweetness naturally)
Cook the millet:
Boil the soaked millet in 1½ cups water until soft and creamy. Let it cool completely.
Blend the base:
In a blender, combine cooked millet, coconut milk, coconut cream, dates paste, cardamom/vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste & Adjust:
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding more dates or maple syrup if needed.
Freeze:
Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 6–8 hours, stirring once or twice during freezing to prevent crystals.
Serve:
Let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes or chopped nuts (optional).
Mango Millet Ice Cream: Add ½ cup mango pulp while blending.
Chocolate Millet Ice Cream: Add 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder and a little extra dates paste.
Rose Millet Ice Cream: Add 1 tsp rose water and a pinch of beetroot powder for color.