Animal-Based Date Ice Cream

From ‘Gelato’ in Italy to ‘Kulfi’ in India and ‘Plombir’ in Eastern Europe, various versions of ice cream have been loved across cultures for centuries!

But somewhere along the way, this timeless (and nutritious!) treat shifted from being made with simple, real food ingredients to ultra-processed formulas containing ingredients that should be in a chemist’s lab rather than on your plate!

We’re all for bringing ice cream back to basics and this animal-based date ice cream does just that!...Pure, creamy nostalgia, made with simple ingredients and naturally sweetened with honey and dates.

This animal-based ice-cream is FREE FROM refined sugar, thickeners, preservatives, colours, & unnatural flavourings...and the best part is you don't even need an ice cream maker to whip it up! 

And because we couldn’t resist putting our twist on it… we snuck in a dash of organic beef organs powder for an extra nutrient boost! 😏

Beef organs are some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Naturally rich in highly bioavailable nutrients, meaning they occur in their wholefood form and are easily absorbed by the body.

Our freeze-dried beef organs powder offers a simple, versatile way to enjoy certified organic beef organs, perfect for blending into recipes, meals, and smoothies. Cell Squared’s ACO Certified Organic Beef Organs Powder is made from 100% grass-fed and finished Australian cattle. 

For those who prefer convenience, our beef liver capsules provide a tasteless, easy-to-integrate daily option. They can also be opened and sprinkled into food, like this animal-based ice cream recipe.

Beef liver delivers a powerful nutrient profile, including Vitamin B12, Folate (B9), Vitamin A (Retinol), Riboflavin (B2), Copper, plus trace levels of essential amino acids and minerals. Read our blog to learn more about nature's nutrient powerhouse beef liver.

Beef Organ Benefits

• Source of naturally occurring Vitamin B12 & Folate (B9)

• Supports energy metabolism & helps reduce tiredness/fatigue*

• Increase Iron intake - bioavailable Heme Iron*

• Supports healthy immune system function*

• Contributes to blood formation & cell protection*

• Supports energy release from food*

• Maintains vision & skin health*

*As part of a healthy diet, due to naturally occurring nutrients.

• 600ml cream
• 125ml (1/2cup) milk 
• 1 banana
• ¼ cup honey
• 8 Medjool dates, pitted
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 tsp ACO Certified Organic Beef Organs Powder OR ACO Certified Organic Beef Liver Powder

1. Add cream to a large bowl. With electric beaters, whip until soft peaks form - this is when the cream starts to leave ribbons, but the peaks of the cream still collapse. Don't over beat. You can use a hand whisk too - just expect to work your arms!
   
   
2. Add the remaining ingredients including the Organic Beef Organs Powder to a blender and blend until smooth. If you don't have a blender, you can use a stick blender. 
   
   
3. Pour the blended mixture into the cream and whip through until the cream forms soft peaks again.
   
   
4. Pour the mixture into a standard loaf tin. Bang out any air, then use a spoon to flatten out. Cover with cling wrap - this step is important. Make sure the cling wrap is really pressed into the mixture, this prevents any ice forming.
   
   
5. Freeze for 4 hours for the perfect texture. You can leave overnight but you will need to allow the ice cream to defrost on the bench for 10 minutes+ to soften. Heat your ice cream scoop in hot water before using to scoop the ice cream. 
   
   Alternatively, you can freeze in individual portions (little bowls or cups- don't forget to cover with cling wrap), which won't need much time to soften.
   
   
6. Enjoy however you enjoy ice cream!