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Bold & Spicy-Sweet Mango Habanero with Lime Basil Ice Cream

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups diced ripe mango (fresh or frozen)
  • 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup oat milk or whole milk
  • 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
  • Juice and zest of 1/2 lime
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime basil (or regular basil + lime zest)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 of a habanero pepper, finely minced (start small!)
  • Optional: 1 tsp olive oil for blending smoothness

Instructions
 

  • Wearing gloves, finely mince ⅛ to ¼ of a habanero pepper. Remove seeds for less spice. Set aside.
  • In a blender, combine mango, coconut milk, oat milk, honey, lime juice and zest, basil leaves, habanero, and salt. Blend until ultra smooth. Taste and add more honey if needed. Pour into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
  • Insert the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami and run the Lite Ice Cream or Sorbet setting. Scrape sides and Respin as needed until smooth and creamy.
  • Scoop into bowls and garnish with a basil leaf or a slice of mango. The cream cools down the spice just enough, while the basil and lime brighten everything up. 🥭 It’s especially good alongside grilled pineapple or as a scoop atop a spicy fruit salsa.