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Blueberry Coconut Ice Cream (Gluten- & Dairy-Free) Recipe for World Autism Awareness Day Recipe
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Ingredients
- Other gluten- and Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Goddessâ Maple Roasted Banana Ice Cream without Dairy
- Aprovecharâs Fresh Mint Ice Cream
- Zesty Cook Gidgetâs Go-To Ice Cream
- Gluten-Free By Natureâs Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
- Gluten- & Dairy-Free Blueberry Coconut Ice Cream
- 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 cups coconut milk (full-fat version), well stirred
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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