These Mini Heart Ice Cream Cakes are a simple and fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day! Vegan, gluten free and naturally sweetened.
Soak dates in hot water for 20 minutes to soften. Drain and transfer to food processor.
Blend until dates break down and form a paste. You can add a little water if needed. Scoop paste into a bowl and set aside.
Place oats in food processor and pulse a few times until oats are in small pieces.
Transfer date paste to food processor with oats and blend to combine. Mixture should hold shape when pressed between fingers and be slightly tacky.
Line 3 small square dishes with a piece of parchment paper. Be sure paper comes up the sides for easy removable later.
Clean food processor and combine ingredients for one flavor of ice cream. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Spread ice cream in an even layer over the crust in one of the square dishes. Place in freezer.
Continue this process until all three flavors of ice cream have been made.
Freeze for 2-3 hours or until very firm.
Working with one flavor at a time lift the ice cream from dish using the parchment paper.
Use a heart shape cookie cutter to cut heart shapes out of ice cream. Return to freezer and cut hearts from remaining colors. Alternatively, use a heart shaped pan and simply fill and freeze.
Drizzle hearts with melted chocolate if desired. Store in a freezer safe container until ready to serve. Allow to thaw for a few minutes for best texture.