I always like to be prepared.
My wonderfully hospitable husband came home one night with nine extra dinner guests on a Friday night (we already had a full house!). No really, nine extra people. After I took a moment to freak out (it was an all out freak out), I got busy whipping up a few more dishes to feed my hungry guests.
My first stop was the freezer where I keep emergency staples like frozen veggies and berries, pre-cooked meals that I make and freeze, nuts and Happy Cow ice cream! Although I love making my own dairy-free ice cream, I have pretty much stopped since my love affair with Happy Cow began. They are a wonderful Hong Kong-based company and the best non-dairy ice cream in the world.
Anyhow, out came the Happy Cow and in a creative flow moment I came up with this new crowd favorite dessert. It’s creamy, crunchy, a teeny bit salty and so ridiculously easy and craveable. I always keep a batch of homemade gluten-free brownies at home so I chop them into the mix. You could use dark chocolate instead, but I like the soft gooey-ness of a brownie here.
Watch this video to see just how easy it is to whip up:
You just have to trust me and make this. Please get creative and experiment with different flavor combinations, they are endless. I made some crispy raw chocolate star shaped cookies to serve alongside, but you can garnish with any other gluten-free cookie or a nice big chunk of dark chocolate. For a total showstopper addition to this delicious dessert, try my Maple Cayenne-Spiced Pecans which give it a kick of salt and spice. Enjoy!
Chunky Monkey Ice Cream Recipe
Chunky Monkey Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 tub of Happy Cow ice cream
- 1/2 cup Maple Cayenne Spiced Pecans
- 1/2 cup chopped up brownies
Instructions
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Remove ice-cream from the freezer to soften on the counter for 30 minutes (unless you have surprise guests in which case you will need to work with hard ice-cream and a sharp knife!)
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When ice-cream is soft enough, peel off the packaging so you’re left with a bare naked tub of ice-cream. Place on cutting board.
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Pour nuts and brownies on the board and chop up the ice-cream and toppings.
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Use your knife to fold ingredients together once your chop consistency is achieved.
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Place back in the freezer to combine or serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
If you don’t live anywhere where you can get Happy Cow, make this with your favorite non-dairy ice-cream.
