[ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Place a deep loaf pan in the freezer. " }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Remove coconut milk from the refrigerator and separate the cream from the water. In a high-speed blender or food processor, add the cream first, followed by the coconut water. Blend until just combined." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Add your dates/granulated sweetener, protein powder, and cocoa powder and blend until thick and creamy- Do not over-blend." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Transfer the hot chocolate ice cream to the chilled loaf pan. To ensure it doesn't become too icy, lightly mix your ice cream ever 20-30 minutes for the first hour." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Before eating, thaw out the loaf pan for 15 minutes. Lightly wet an ice cream scoop before scooping out into a bowl. " } ]