🍃 Cilantro-Lime Ice Cream: A Cool Twist on Freshness

A creamy, plant-based ice cream infused with cilantro and lime — unexpectedly fresh, naturally sweet, and perfect for mindful summer days.

For a savory complement or to create a full cilantro-themed meal, try our 🌿 Zesty Cilantro-Lime Salsa and 🌽 Homemade Mexican Tortillas with Plant-Based Fillings.

Creamy cilantro-lime ice cream in a glass bowl, topped with fresh cilantro leaves

Ingredients (Serves 4)

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, gently packed
1 can (400 ml) coconut cream
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup maple syrup or agave syrup
Juice and zest of 2 limes
A pinch of sea salt
Optional: 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Blend cilantro, coconut cream, coconut milk, lime juice, zest, and maple syrup until smooth and bright green.
Chill for at least 2 hours to let flavors deepen.
If using an ice cream maker, churn per instructions. Otherwise, freeze in container, stirring every 30 min for 2–3 hours.
Scoop and garnish with cilantro leaves and lime zest. Enjoy mindfully!

Mindful Moment

This ice cream reminds us that balance comes from contrast — cool meets bright, creamy meets herbal, familiar meets new. Mindfulness isn’t about avoiding strong feelings; it’s about blending them until something harmonious emerges.

✨ Enjoy the refreshing, plant-based indulgence and notice how small, mindful choices can brighten your day.

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