Peach crisp ice cream bars

September 28, 2023

These Peach Crisp Ice Cream bars are bright and flavorsome, with a chewy pecan coconut + date crust and creamy ice cream made from cashews, coconut milk, peaches, naturally sweetened with date syrup. A refreshing no bake treat that will add a little sunshine to your day.

It's hard to beat a juicy peach and some might say it's even harder to beat peach ice cream--homemade that is. Combining my abysmal love for fresh peaches and the sweetness of summer to create these scrumptious Peach Crisp Ice Cream Bars, made with wholesome ingredients, sweetened naturally with medjool dates and is also gluten-free, dairy free, vegan and grain free. Don't worry, an ice cream maker is not required!

The crust is a MUST and honestly is a standalone stellar snack! Made with Joolies medjool dates, pecans, shredded coconut flakes, cinnamon and vanilla, this simple combo works together spectacularly, adding a little extra oomph! To create the creamy, ice cream "filling," we blend together a delicious combination of cashews, coconut cream, date syrup, lemon juice and vanilla.

Ingredients for the crust:

1. Joolies Pitted Dates
  - The only natural sweetener needed. Don't forget to soak in warm water first! Why soak them? Well while they are juicy beforehand, this step allows them to become extra-hydrated to create the perfect texture for the crust so no extra water/milk needs to be added.
2. Raw Pecans
  - We recommend using raw pecans to avoid any added oils or salt! It also has one of the highest antioxidant levels in nuts, loaded with the good kind of fats (unsaturated), and help control blood sugar levels thanks to its slow-digesting properties.
3. Shredded Coconut Flakes
  - Its natural oils helps bind the crust together and adds touch of natural sweetness while also serving as a good source of healthy fats. Be sure to grab unsweetened coconut flakes, but if you only have sweetened coconut on hand, reduce the amount of date syrup you add into the ice cream layer.
4. Cinnamon + Vanilla
  - Adding these into the crust to enhance and bring the flavors together.

Ingredients for the filling:

1. Raw Cashews
  - Be sure to soak these in filtered water for at least two hours beforehand. If you are soaking longer than two hours, place them in the fridge.
2. Coconut Cream
  - You can grab a can of coconut cream or a can of full-fat coconut milk and scoop out the thick creamy layer on top. It's important to get the full-fat version to get that creaminess we all love about ice cream.
3. Joolies Date Syrup
  - The one and only natural sweetener for our delicious ice cream--made with medjool dates!
4. Fresh Peaches
  - For the utmost fresh, sweet flavor, fresh peaches are a must. This is one of the few times where frozen or canned peaches simply won't do.
5. Lemon Juice
  - This acts as a natural preservative to extend the freshness and balances the flavors in the ice cream!
6. Vanilla + Sea Salt
  - These help to compliment the other flavors.