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My VitaMix Anti Aging Chocolate Cherry Soft Serve will leave you saying, “That was delicious and I’m glad I ate it!”
When you are finished, you will still like yourself. Frozen cherries, raw cashews, my Nectar of the Gods Sweetener and raw cacao combine to make an instant, chocolate-y decadent, delicious soft serve ice cream.
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Transcript of this video:
Today I am making my Anti Aging Chocolate Cherry Soft Serve. I know you will love it and I am going to tell you my secret ingredient. We begin with one cup of frozen cherries. These are the dark, sweet cherries and I buy the big bag from Costco, they’re high quality, low cost and I use them for so many things.
And then I take 12 raw cashews, you can soak them, drain them and pat them dry if you like or just use them right out of the bag. I did soak these, dry them and pat them dry, because I don’t want any extra water in my recipe. It just softens them up a little bit but I’ve made this many times without bothering to soak the cashews. Just want to let you know you can do it either way.
The first thing we do, we’ve added one cup of cherries and the 12 cashews to the VitaMix. I want to blend that up and break down those cashews before we do anything else. It doesn’t require much. You’ve still got bits of cashews that are not ground up, I didn’t make this smooth, I just wanted to get it going.
Then I add to that my secret ingredient. Do you remember in the other video when I showed you how to make my Nectar of the Gods Sweetener? Remember how we soak the Medjool dates in coconut water, and if you don’t have coconut water it’s okay just soak them in regular water, well, I froze it.
I put a cup of it in the freezer and now I’ve got my frozen Nectar of the Gods Sweetener and it turns this soft serve into the most delicious thing imaginable. You don’t need any refined sugar, so put a cup of the frozen NOG, which is what I call it, Nectar of the Gods Sweetener, right in there on top of your cashews and your cherries.
And then, the part we all love, the chocolate. I am using the raw cacao powder, raw chocolate powder, because if I’m going to do this, I want it to be exceptional in quality. Also, once you get used to eating the raw chocolate powder, it’s hard to go back to the wax bricks, this is so much better.
But if you just have regular cocoa powder, go ahead and use it to get started. Just want you to know that in this raw chocolate there’s fiber, iron, protein, and it’s delicious. So that’s a quarter cup which is about 3 TBS and 2.5 TBS is 60 calories so the chocolate is about 80-85 calories.
So we have 1 cup frozen cherries, 12 cashews, the 1/4 cup raw cacao powder and the half cup of my frozen NOG Sweetener. Mmm, I can smell the cherries and the chocolate as I am blending this. If you don’t want it totally smooth and you want some of the cashew bits in there to chew on, you don’t have to blend it until it’s fully smooth. This is how I like it.
Look at the consistency, just like soft serve. Mmm, little bits of cashew in there. This is so rich, so decadent, you’re gonna wish you were eating this.
Take a spatula, I’ll show you the consistency, it comes right out. there’s enough there for 2 people, although I will eat all of this. Mmm, there’s little bits of the cherries and cashews in there and then what I sometimes like to do is take some dried coconut, finely shredded, and sprinkle it on top.
Here’s the thing, after you eat this you’re going to say, Mmm, that was delicious and I’m glad I ate it.” I never said that after I would eat regular ice cream. I loved it while I was eating it, but not so much afterwards. After you eat this, you still love yourself.
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This looks gorgeous – I have bought some cherries, can I just pit them and then freeze until ready to use?
I am also waiting on my Vitamix – I ordered it a week ago. I can’t wait to try all your recipes!!
~ Angie
Hi Angie,
It’s great to hear from you! Congrats on the VitaMix, I wish you much blending and mending health and happiness. Yes, pit and freeze the cherries until ready to use. Unlike ice cubes, etc., cherries usually don’t freeze rock hard, it’s their nature, so expect that. Please let me know how the recipe goes for you. I hope you enjoy it. Jane.
[...] course, I made the Chocolate Cherry Soft Serve which is in another video, but today I am making my luscious Chocotini Shake. You will love it. [...]
[..YouTube..] Thanks a lot, Jane!Where can I get the Cocoa Powder you are using? (sorry, by mistake I posted on the apple video, I’m watching all your videos)
[..YouTube..] @CantFndaName It’s very rewarding knowing you like my videos. Thank you! Jane
[..YouTube..] @CantFndaName It’s very rewarding knowing you like my videos. Thank you! Jane
Oh my god – I just made this – best icecream ever……
Hi Angie,
Thanks! I am glad you actually made it and took the time to comment. I know I love my concoctions but I love hearing from others that the recipe works for them, too.
Many thanks,
Jane
I wonder what it would taste like if we put coconut meat in it too… Cherry Ripe?
Hi Angie,
I think it would be heavenly with coconut meat in it. There are so many combos to try. I am putting your suggestion on my list…
so many waterful foods, so little time… a situation I am constantly running into.
Jane
[..YouTube..] i’m watching all youre video’s i can’t help it that i’m addicted 2 ur video’s
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Thanks for the mention! And the great review!
Jane
[..YouTube..] Can these ice creams be frozen and saved for later?
[..YouTube..] @watermelonygoodness Yes, they can be frozen, But then you’ll have to thaw them a bit before eating, as they freeze rock hard. Jane
[..YouTube..] I so want one of those blenders. They are so expensive though
. That looks good.
[..YouTube..] @potterylady1 Yes, I agree they are expensive, so I look at it this way: it’s an investment, the best money I have ever spent on my health and wellbeing, not to mention all the fantastic food and the way the waterful food makes me feel!:)So worth it. You can get a refurbished one from VitaMix for $100 less with all the same warranty’s, they are like new. Click thru the link on my website for the options.Jane
Jane, it was delish- I had to halve the recipe since I didn’t want to ruin my supper
Cashews are becoming one of my favorite nuts! I’ll definitely be making this again.
Hi Aja,
i’m glad you liked it and I am really glad you actually made it – for most people that’s the hardest part.
i agree it’s delish and when I make it, it IS my supper!
Jane
I made this for dessert tonight – and it was an absolute hit with my husband and son! I had a very small portion but it satisfied my craving for something ‘sweet’ after dinner. Yum …
Hi Toni,
I love it when you and others enjoy my creations as much as I do! And when the guys like it, you know it ‘s good.
We missed you on the call, but there’s always next month. It’s already uploaded on the CALLS page for when you want to listen to it.
‘Clink’
Jane
[..YouTube..] I wanted a Vita Mix for years and finally just bought one for my birthday. So happy to have it, truely worth every penny. This recipe sounds wonderful, I’m going to make it.
[..YouTube..] @eckankar Congratulations on getting a VitaMix. I hope you get as much fun and well being from yours as I get from mine.And let me know what you think of the chocolate cherry soft serve.:)Jane
[..YouTube..] mm, if I ever find those frozen cherries I am going to try banana cherry chocolate (I don’t find it necessary to add any sweetener because the fruit is so sweet by itself!!)
[..YouTube..] You rub it on your skin and it makes you live forever!
[..YouTube..] @GreenBlueClouds We wish!
[..YouTube..] I looked all over Costco in my area (Kansas City, MO) and they don’t have any frozen organic fruit. =( Glad you have it in your area! I bought the cherries at Whole Foods and made this smoothie with my Vita Mix and it is the BEST EVER!!! I didn’t have cashews but had raw macadamias and it was absolutely the best soft serve I’ve ever had!!! Thanks for this recipe… I’ve shared it with everyone! Keep them coming please. Sarah
[..YouTube..] @sarahlynnleez Hi Sarah,Glad you liked it and thanks for the review, it’s great to get opinions other than my own
Jane:
I tried to make this last night. First, you should know that I have a Blendtec not a Vitamix so I have to put “liquid” in first to draw down items. I put the cherries and cashews in and pulsed. I like dark chocolate so I have dark cocao powder on hand. I mixed the powder with the NOG so it would not blow in my blender, added that to the mix. Ran blender, it would not come together. I added probably 1/2 tsp of almond milk to get the blender going, this is a very thick sweet pudding texture. What can I add to make it not so sweet. I don’t mind that it turned out to a pudding. I got out my book that came with my blender and the recipes for ice cream call for items such as non dairy creamer, instant pudding & non dairy powdered milk not things I want to use. Have any ideas?
Thank you for all your insight…I love my greens “more” now. By the way, do you have a recipe for Asparagus Soup?
First: yes, asparagus soup is on my list!
Second: since we can’t remove the sweetness from the present blend, how about morphing it into a smoothie by adding almond milk (and ice if desired) until you get the desired consistency?
That will you’ll end up with a chocolate cherry ‘milkshake.”
Let me know what happens.
Jane:
Thanks, I did just that…It was great…Have you had any other members that have a blendtec state that they have experienced blending issues also? I would love to know what tricks they used. I really want to make ice cream textured treats. I love ice cream!!!!! I listened to your interview with Ariel Policano. Great info. I have come to look at your KISS as (keeping it satisfyingly simple) just a play on words…lol Hope you’re doing well in your time off. Thanks again!!!
Hi Cyndie,
I haven’t had anyone mention BlendTec problems/tricks, try googling it.
I love the ice creams and sorbets, too, just made one with an almond milk ice cube, frozen strawberries, vanilla powder and dates. So good.
I will do that….:)
What is vanilla powder and where do you get it?
Also, where do you get raw cacao?
Is it okay to use canned light coconut milk instead of doing it yourself?
What about commercial almond milk… which would you use? Plain?
Where do you get the bags to squeeze the almond milk through? I haven’t been able to find them.
Hi Kathy,
I removed your last name, thanks for letting me know.
You can get the vanilla powder, raw cacao and nut milk / juice bags right here. Just click on SHOP BIMI in the menu bar and they are in the Jane’s Grocery section.
Many thanks for your support. I appreciate it.
I haven’t used canned coconut milk and commercial almond milk in my recipes, so don’t know what it will taste like. If you do, let me know if you are happy with the results as others may want to know, too.
Tried this tonight–UNBELEIVEABLY TERRIFIC:). Thanks so much for this, and for your website.
Hi David,
You’re welcome! Glad you took the time to comment.
It’s great to get opinions other than my own
Have a great, greening day,
Jane
I like how you are thinking Julie just reemmber- you can’t get it wrong and you’ll never get it done. This is my favorite saying which I take to mean that life is an ongoing process but so is the evolution of a home. Just changing one or two things can bring about shift. I would love to hear if you make any changes and if you do how those changes inspire inner shifts for you and your adorable family.
Hi Stella,
“…you can’t get it wrong and you’ll never get it done…”
I like that and need to hear it today. Thanks!
Just an FYI… 1/4 cup = 4 tablespoons (not 3).
Hi Nancy,
Right you are. Thanks!
Hi Jane and greenies
Here’s my twist on cherry soft-serve:
I use
1-3 frozen bananas (depending on how may people are standing around droolng)
2-3 cups frozen cherries
3-6 medjool dates (remove pits, and just toss ‘em into the VitaMix)
Let’s see….the dates and cherries go in first
Then I break the frozen bananas, and toss ‘em in on top
The VM blender has to earn its reputation, but comes through like a champ every time!
Sometimes I add the cacao powder; sometimes not
There will be little flecks of date in each bite. Yum!
If you use the higher amounts of ingredients, this recipe could serve 4-6
Sprinkle with coconut if you like that sort of heaven!
rebecca
I didn’t think this blend could get more delicious, but it just has
Just tried the recipe last night and all I have to say is OMG!!!!! Was this so incrediably good! Both my husband and I LOVED it! He was so excited because it was a recipe without frozen banana. Apparently he has decided that he doesn’t like that flavor, but this was a huge hit! Thank you for all that you do! Corrie
Hi Corrie,
You’re welcome. Thanks for your review. When the hubs like it, you know it’s good.
I loved it but though I am a chocolate lover, it was a bit rich for me! I
added ice and made it thinner and then, yum!! I used to be able to eat the
richest of chocolate but I think my taste buds are changing!! LOL!!
Love your site!! Thanks for the great recipes! I have tried many and love
them!! Ronda
Hi Ronda,
Excellent report and I’m glad you modified it to suit. That’s the good thing about these recipes, they are easy to adjust.
Glad you made the recipe and came back with your review as we all learn from each other this way.
Also, thank you for your kind words and support. I appreciate it.