Craving something sweet? Get ready to brighten your day with our Saffron Mood-Boosting Ice Cream! Thanks to the power of saffron, this treat not only tastes amazing but can also give your mood a lift. Studies show that saffron boosts emotional well-being, so you can enjoy every creamy bite knowing it’s good for you in more ways than one.
For an extra dose of wellness, top your scoop with beeya seed cycling blends. Seed cycling involves rotating flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds throughout the month to help with symptoms of hormonal imbalances like cramps, bloating, acne, hot flashes, insomnia fatigue and mood challenges.
Makes: 2 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Freeze Time: 24 hrs
Freeze Time: 24 hrs
Ingredients:
Ice Cream:
- 1 cup milk of choice
- ½ tsp saffron threads (crushed)
- 1 tsp grass-fed gelatin
- ⅔ cup cottage cheese
- 2 Tbsp vanilla protein powder (we used Truvani)
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1 scoop beeya seed cycling blends
- orange zest
Instructions:
- Bloom the gelatin: Combine the gelatin with a small amount of milk and the saffron in a microwave-safe bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes to bloom, then microwave until the gelatin has fully dissolved.
- Blend the ice cream base: In a blender, add the milk, cottage cheese, protein powder, dissolved gelatin mixture, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and crushed saffron threads. Blend until smooth and well-combined.
- Freeze the mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a CREAMi pint. Freeze for a minimum of 12 hours, or overnight.
- Prepare for serving: When ready to serve, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Spin the mixture: Using a CREAMi machine or similar ice cream maker, spin the mixture on the light ice cream setting. Re-spin one or two more times if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Serve: Scoop into a bowl and top with beeya seed cycling blend if desired.
Alternative Instructions:
Prepare the ice cream base and freeze in ice cube trays until solid. Once frozen, pulse cubes in a blender with a splash of your milk of choice. The mixture will be coarse at first but as you continue mixing it will become creamy. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides as needed.