June 5, 2015
(last updated November 16, 2020) 
I scream, you scream…OK OK, I won’t go there, but I do think you’ll all be excited about today’s giveaway. This is, I think, a community full of chocolate lovers, and the new superfood chocolate from Aloha is something to celebrate.
Aloha makes superfood products that are accessible, beautifully packaged, and incredibly tasty. The brand sent me their daily good green powder a few years ago, and I responded to them honestly by saying that green powders aren’t really my jam, but that theirs was the most palatable and well designed I’d ever seen. It was true: the taste of their powder struck me as particularly fresh, even if it wasn’t for me.
Aloha also makes an awesome vegan protein powder (hopefully I can share this with you in the future), as well as trail mix and coconut water powder. Virtually every single product features a savvy, approachable design, thoughtful and healthy ingredients, and plenty of user-friendly online information.
I was thrilled when Aloha reconnected with me and asked me if I’d like to try their new superfood chocolate. I expected it to be packaged pretty and taste great, and it met these expectations and more.
The chocolate is made with raw, organic ingredients, including the brand’s superfood greens. I may not love mixing green powders into water, but I am more than happy to eat them if they’re delivered in the form of sweet, smooth chocolate! Each bar has a full serving of fruits and vegetables, thanks to the greens.
The bars are also 100% vegan, and they’re made from 60% organic, fair-trade cacao. They’re rich in antioxidants, and they are sweetened exclusively with mineral-containing coconut sugar and maple sugar. Ingredients are as follows:
-Fair-Trade Raw Cacao Nibs/Beans
-Coconut Sugar
-Raw Cacao Butter
-Daily Good Greens Chocolate (Daily Good Greens Chocolate Blend: Fair-Trade Cacao, Coconut Sugar, Coconut Water, Peas, Maple Sugar, Spinach, Wheatgrass Juice, Moringa, Wild Blueberries, Raspberries, Sunflower Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Spirulina, Beet Juice, Vanilla Bean, White Button Mushrooms, Himalayan Pink Salt, Monk Fruit Extract)
-Raw Coconut Flakes
-Raw Cashews
-Vanilla Bean
Lots of good stuff in these bars, and the quality of ingredients is reflected in the bars’ taste. They taste, honestly, like milk chocolate. As a devoted chocolate lover, I’ve grown very accustomed to the bitter intensity of an 80% or higher bar. But I’ll be honest, I also love and miss the taste of milk chocolate, and these bars are the most authentic vegan representation of milk chocolate I’ve ever had–and they’re totally dairy free.
For this post, I was eager to share a recipe that would show off the creamy, milk-chocolate flavor that struck me so much when I tasted the superfood chocolate bars. This creamy, raw ice cream was my tribute.
It may be the best homemade ice cream I’ve made, which I guess isn’t saying much because I don’t tend to make ice cream that isn’t banana soft serve all that often. But trust me. It’s amazingly rich and decadent, thanks to all of the cashews, the coconut oil, and the cacao. I love the way the chocolate is prominent in the recipe without tasting overwhelming. And I love that, like all raw ice creams, this one is simply a matter of blending: no heating, no custard-making required. Here’s the recipe.
Creamy Raw Chocolate Ice Cream
Author -Yields: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw cashews soaked overnight and drained
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3-3/4 cup maple syrup agave, or yacon syrup (adjust based on how sweet you'd like it to be)
- 1/4 cup raw cacao powder or natural cocoa powder
- 4 1/2 ounces Aloha superfood chocolate 2 bars, melted (you can substitute your favorite vegan 60% or higher dark chocolate brand)
- 3/4 cup almond milk
Instructions
- The day before making, freeze the necessary parts of your ice cream maker.
- Blend all ingredients together in a high speed blender, using the tamp to help facilitate blending.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and freeze using manufacturer's instructions. Store in a freezer-safe container. Before re-serving the ice cream, give it plenty of time to soften; cashew and coconut based ice creams tend to get quite firm, so allow yourself at least 30 minutes of thaw time.
Needless to say, I couldn’t help myself with a little shaved chocolate garnish here.
I know that a lot of you don’t have ice cream makers, so I just wanted to mention that David Lebovitz’s post on how to make ice cream without an ice cream maker is super helpful. I used the method he describes until I finally got an ice cream maker, which was only last year. Definitely worth checking out, not only for this recipe, but for any homemade vegan ice cream!
If you’d like to give the superfood chocolate a taste, here’s your chance. The folks at Aloha are offering one CR reader a 6-pack of their superfood chocolate, which is a $49.00 value. Use it to make ice cream, pudding, brownies, or pie. Or just savor it, piece by piece. The giveaway will run for two weeks, and it’s open to US and Canadian readers only.
Enjoy the recipe, friends–and enjoy the weekend ahead. I’ll be back on Sunday.
xo
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Hmmmm…. I’d probably just eat it straight out of the package.
Oh that ice cream and chocolate look so dreamy… Yum!
I haven’t seen Aloha products anywhere – I’ll have to keep an eye out as I’m always looking for protein powders… and well, chocolate ha ;p
Oooooh! Looks absolutely lovely! Dark chocolate of this quality needs to be eaten nice and chilled from the fridge…..or freezer….or on top of raw icecream….or in the car….or for breakfast. Delish!
This ice cream looks so. good. Do you have any substitutions for cashews for people with nut allergies?
All by itself!!! Or in this recipe because it sounds absolutely delicious
plain out of the wrapper!
This chocolate sounds interesting! I haven’t really missed the taste of milk chocolate, but that’s probably because I haven’t had it in so long!
This looks amazing!
By itself or baked into cookies!
Honestly, I’d prob just end up eating the chocolate straight from the wrapper, but if any made it past that, this recipe would def be what I’d make with it!
I love all chocolate, and I would be super excited to try Aloha’s! I would probably honestly just eat it plain.
This sounds like a great alternative to my loco cocoa banana ice “cream”!
I think high quality chocolate must be eated on its own, letting it slowly melt in your mouth.
I’d add it to chocolate mousse!
I always love to have a small square of chocolate at night as dessert, would love to try their chocolates!!
I would make yummy raw treats!
This chocolate sounds amazing!!!
I would melt a square or two down & drizzle it on some oatmeal energy bars, for a little decadence to the every recipe,
straight out of the box! or I would dip strawberries in the melted chocolate.
I’ve tried their protein powder. Sounds like I need to get these bars if only to make your ice cream asap.
Thanks Gena!
I’d love to try aloha!!
I would enjoy the aloha chocolate with a nut butter or just straight up
I think I would love to try their chocolate just plain to curb my sweet tooth!
These look amazing!!
Um… I would enjoy Aloha’s superfood chocolate straight from the package.
As a maker of vegan truffles I’m pretty picky about my chocolate, and have yet to try aloha’s… But I love the message that is written right on it!
I would enjoy it with fresh fruit.
Well, I’m drooling ! I never thought of coconut oil in ice cream, but I suppose it adds richness
This chocolate looks incredible! I would love to use it to create more healthy vegan desserts. My daughter’s birthday is coming up and she’d be thrilled to have a beautiful chocolate cake with chocolate nice cream.
Just by itself!
i can think of so many ways i’d love to use this aloha chocolate! definitely to make this ice cream, and also the “hippie” crispy bars that the bojon gourmet posted on her blog a few weeks ago.
I would eat it plain and also bake with it.
I would eat it plain as is and enjoy.
I’ve tried both the Aloha daily good greens and protein powder and love all the flavors so far! I cannot wait to try their chocolate too! I”m sure it’s nothing less than amazing and I love that it’s sugar free.
I would enjoy sharing with my daughter!
I would love to eat this chocolate plain whenever I get a chocolate craving (which is all the time)
How would you like to enjoy Aloha’s superfood chocolate?
I would like to use it to make chocolate pudding or yogurt, all vegan of course from avocados and cashews and bananas.
Your ice cream looks fantastic. Velvety smooth and delicious.
I love this chocolate and love to give it to my 5 and 2 year olds! Looking forward to trying their protein powder too.
I would like to try it with making homemade ice cream – I have been doing that with cashew butter and honey, I haven’t gotten one certain recipe – it is fun to experiment – I love your recipe and would like to try it! I’m sure I’d gobble one bar as fast as I could unwrap it – just ’cause it sounds delish!!!
I would eat/devour these dipped in nut butter!
I will take this chocolate in any form 🙂 What a great product! Thanks for this and for sharing the link on how to make ice cream without an ice cream maker.
Thanks also to you and Aloha for the giveaway 🙂
I’d love to enjoy it with some ice cream !!!
I’d save it for a day when I needed a boost and a smile. Those sweet words on each section would perk me up in a second!
I’d eat it straight with a glass of red wine!
This chocolate looks amazing on its own! 🙂
I would love to taste this chocolate bar!
What could be better?!?
My favorite way to eat chocolate is dipped in crunchy almond butter or with some cashew butter and goji berries or mulberries and pink salt! I’ve been dying to try this stuff! As a college student my budget doesn’t allow me to order it though hah! Thank you for the opportunity!
At current I am a vegetarian and my husband is flexitarian but he is merely a couple hairs away from admitting he is vegetarian. I enjoy making several vegan dishes and would love to incorporate more recipes and foods in our diet that is vegan. I know it is better for us. Please send!
I would probably just chomp on it straight lol 🙂
I would just have to try not to eat it all at once!! 🙂
I think I’d try to savor every bar and try something different. Eat one for pure pleasure, then the others in recipes. Thanks for the give away!
yum! I want to savor it piece by piece!
I would use it in recipes!
I’d most likely just eat the chocolate bars as is!
Going straight to make this ice cream! Have always wanted to try aloha chocolate! Would love to have the bars for this recipe. … Match made.
I always thought eating it plain was the way to go, but this ice cream recipe may have me change my mind!
When it comes to chocolate, I just break off a piece and eat it, nothing fancy. ; )
I’d eat it straight out of the box…with good intentions of saving some for chocolate chia pudding…mmmmm
This would be a perfect nighttime study snack 🙂
I enjoy a square after dinner everyday. But only raw, organic and dark chocolate. I love the super greens in it! Great idea!
I would eat it straight out the box and maybe save a little to melt and drizzle over my favorite vanilla ice cream….yum!
This ice-cream looks divine!
Is the giveaway only open to US residents, or is it open to international readers?
US only, Regan, I’m sorry to say. I’ll edit the post to note that — I wish this were different!
Wow, this looks amazing! I need to try this ASAP
I would use my somewhat disgraceful method of holding the chocolate in a hot cuppa tea until partially melted, then lap up the molten glory!
This looks delicious. I would make some chocolate avocado mousse with one of these bars. Can’t wait to try this ice cream recipe!
This chocolate would be a huge help when I’m at school! Yummy way to get some extra nutrition!
Mouth is watering while I look at the pictures. I would love,love, love to try everything!
I would like to enjoy Aloha’s superfood chocolate alongside some raw almonds, walnuts, or macadamia nuts. I love pairing high-quality chocolate with nuts, and Aloha’s superfood chocolate would be the best way to enjoy this combination.
I’d use it to make cookies!
The chocolate sounds great! I would def. use it for baking…ice cream or brownies!
I would definitely just eat the chocolate on its own! It looks incredible!
i’m sure I’d be eating it straight out of the package.
I want to use it to make the ice Cream.
The health benefits make it a great nibble as is, but the level of sweetness is also perfect for melting down or shaving for recipes!
I’d probably just eat it as is!
I would totally use the chocolate to make vegan tofu mousse! YUM
Oh man! I wouldn’t be able to stop eating this while I’m making this ice cream. Six bars would last a weekend at my house!!! Looks amazing!!!
I would just eat it straight up!
Chocolate covered strawberries!
Oh yum!!! While this ice cream looks amazing, I would probably eat the chocolate straight up before I had a chance to make anything with it hahaha. This chocolate looks really great!
This bar sounds amazing! I would eat it as is.
I would definitely eat the chocolate straight up!! The ice cream does look delicious though.
i would love to try this recipe!! or just eat it plain!!
I would probably eat it plan, chop it up and put it in granola, or bake some cookies/muffins with it!
perfect in my museli!
I would eat this chocolate straight up!
I would eat it plain while watching a season of Gilmore Girls!
I would definitely use these bars to make ice cream! This looks like a delicious and nutritious treat I could share with my friends.
Great recipe!! What kind of ice cream maker do you use?
can’t wait to try!!
Broken into pieces to savor, piece by piece.
i’d love to add aloha to no bake superfood snack bites 🙂
I tend to think the best use for good chocolate is just to eat it plain-preferably in little bits straight out of the freezer 🙂
I would eat it plain or chop it up to use in cookies!
That ice cream looks amazing, but I have a feeling we’d end up eating all the chocolate straight from the package before we took the time to make it at our house!
Your ice cream looks so smooth and creamy! I can’t handle it:) I have heard good things about Aloha’s protein powders and now I want to try the chocolate. Never did I think peas would be an ingredient in chocolate….but I kinda like that they are! I don’t have an ice cream maker (Yet!) but I made an Ice cream recipe from Dreena Burton in the blender and it turned out awesome. I’ll have to check out the video you lined to, thanks girl!
This looks insane! I would so make this ice cream!
Oh man I’ve been wanting to try the Aloha chocolates! I’m pretty sure I would devour them straight from the box! And if any last I think some chocolate chip cookies or brownies are in order 😉
Aloha chocolates look great. Send me chocolate from the six pack give away and I will use it for baking. I’ll make either vegan thin mints or vegan chocolate cupcakes and post it on my blog. Of course you can post it here too or link it. http://askmelissaanything.blogspot.com/