Healthy Ice Cream Recipes - 13 Delicious Ideas! (2024)

Healthy Ice Cream Recipes

by Chocolate Covered Katie

Homemade Healthy Ice Cream Recipes

Healthy ice cream is suddenly all the rage.

Vegan and sugar free ice cream options are completely taking over the grocery store freezer aisles of Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, and pretty much everywhere else that sells groceries.

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Because it’s my job to stay on top of food trends (and because I’m a self-professed ice cream lover who would never turn down an excuse to eat more ice cream), I’ve tried many of these low calorie ice cream alternatives, including Halo Top, Enlightened, Wink, and Arctic Zero.

Spoiler alert: I hate most of them.

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Don’t let my opinion stop you if you enjoy any of the brands mentioned above – I know a lot of people who do.

Just for me, I’d rather eat Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, or my favorite vegan ice cream, Nada Moo.

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Dole Whip – Just like the famous Disney version

Oat Milk Ice Cream

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Vegan Oreo Ice Cream

Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream, from the cookbook

Ice cream is one of my favorite foods, and there are always at least two different flavors in my freezer at any given time.

I also happen to have quite a few homemade ice cream recipes published here on the blog, and in honor of National Ice Cream Day, which is coming up this Sunday on July 21st, here are some of my favorite healthy ice cream recipes!

Keto Ice Cream

Vegan Coffee Ice Cream

Healthy Chocolate Fudgsicles

Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream

Strawberry Dole Whip

Peanut Butter Pudding Pops

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Published on July 18, 2019

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  1. Juliette | Namastay Traveling says

    My favorite food! Yet it’s so hard to find a healthier version that doesn’t cost a million dollars. These look like great alternatives, and I don’t have to worry about all the fake sugars!

    Reply

  2. whitney says

    This is the perfect post, because I just got a Cuisinart ice cream maker! Thanks always, Katie! The only problem: I am so torn between using my ice cream maker or making nice cream. They’re both so GOOD!

    Reply

    • Jason Sanford says

      Use both and have a real ice cream sundae. Ha!

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    • Darlene Caron says

      I have never used an ice cream maker before. For the recipes posted here would I need to buy rock salt?

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      • CCK Media Team says

        We haven’t ever used one that needed it (although maybe there are some brands that do?). This is the machine Katie has, and it does not need any: https://amzn.to/3vwnNu3

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  3. Kat says

    These all look so good! I want to make the peanut butter popsicles!

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  4. Alyssa Stirling says

    This is the best post! Thanks for sharing! My husband doesn’t like usually having ice cream in the freezer because he thinks it’s not good for you and we eat it to fast (it’s good for my soul that’s for sure!). So now having some healthier alternatives is great!

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  5. Becky says

    I love your ice cream recipes. Thanks for the recap. I am going to make some Fudgsicles right now.

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  6. Paige Flamm says

    That mint chip looks amazing!

    Paige

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  7. Katherine says

    Yum, those chocolate peanut butter popsicles look especially good!

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  8. marti @fit says

    great timing! i was JUST thinking that it has been forever since i’ve gotten out my ice cream machine! now which one to make first? thanks for the great post and so many dairy free option! PINNED.

    Reply

  9. Kate says

    Hi Katie. I didn’t know how to reach you, other than responding to your most recent post. I’ve got a question about the crazy Ranch dressing recipe. I’m allergic to soybean (so tofu), so is there a substitute? I’d really love to make your ranch dressing! Thanks!

    Reply

    • Jason Sanford says

      Maybe try some kind of yogurt, such as greek yogurt or a vegan greek yogurt? If you experiment, definitely be sure to report back!

      Reply

  10. Cassie Tran says

    The Nutella and Mint Chip are luring me to whip them up in my kitchen! BUT, all of these ice cream recipes look incredible! Great vegan renditions of ice cream!

    Reply

  11. Kiera says

    Hi, what’s the best way to store/container for storing homemade ice cream and how long can you store it for?

    Reply

  12. laura Alspaugh says

    love love!!! deff need to try these:):)

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  13. Andrea says

    Hi Team!! I bought the cookbook “Hello Breakfast” ages ago (which is awesome) , however a weird thing I’ve noticed is that I seem to be missing the “Vegan Pistachio Ice cream” recipe. In this post it mentions its in the cookbook. So I am wondering, were their multiple versions of it? Unsure if I am missing any other recipes, I just happen to notice this one so far.

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    • Jason Sanford says

      You definitely should have it. Emailing you know, so let me know if you don’t see an email within the next few minutes.
      Jason (media relations)

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  14. Sharing crunchy says

    I like your Ice Cream recipes. Thanks for the post.

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  15. Sharing crunchy says

    I really like your these ice cream recipes.Really good.

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  16. Sharing Crunchy says

    nice recipe. Keep posting new recipes

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  17. Sharing crunchy says

    This is a great blog. This is very informational. I like your recipes. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us. Keep up the fantastic work.

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  18. Leatha says

    Can you recommend an ice cream maker? Thanks

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    • Jason Sanford says

      This is the one Katie has 🙂
      https://amzn.to/37IxtGp

      Jason (media relations)

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Healthy Ice Cream Recipes - 13 Delicious Ideas! (2024)

FAQs

How to make ice cream 5? ›

directions
  1. Pour the milk, sugar and vanilla into the smaller, quart sized bag.
  2. Fill the larger, gallon sized bag 3/4 full of ice, then add the salt to the ice.
  3. Place the smaller bag inside the larger bag and close the seal. ...
  4. Now shake the bag good and hard for 5 minutes.

How to make ice cream 6 steps? ›

How to Make Ice Cream
  1. Step 1: Ingredients. whole milk. ...
  2. Step 2: Mixing. mix 1 cup of whole milk with 3/4 of a cup of sugar in a big bowl. ...
  3. Step 3: Mixing (part 2) ...
  4. Step 4: Machine Mixing. ...
  5. Step 5: Scooping and Putting the Ice Cream Away. ...
  6. Step 6: Enjoy!

Can ice cream ever be healthy? ›

At the moment, we simply don't have enough good quality evidence to suggest that ice cream definitely has any health benefits. But a couple of small portions a week – paired with an otherwise healthy diet and exercise regime – is unlikely to do much harm.

How to make chewy ice cream? ›

Evaporated milk, many egg yolks, corn syrup, and arrowroot powder add chewiness and body to the base. Churning the ice cream until it's just solid, then freezing it as fast as possible, makes for a dense ice cream that stays extra creamy.

How to make ice cream in 10 minutes? ›

Step 1In a small resealable plastic bag, combine half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. Push out excess air and seal. Step 2Into a large resealable plastic bag, combine ice and salt. Place small bag inside the bigger bag and shake vigorously, 7 to 10 minutes, until ice cream has hardened.

How to make non icy ice cream? ›

To continue our bread analogy: As bakers add sugar to bread to keep it soft and moist, ice cream makers alter consistency with sugar. By binding with liquids, sugar molecules prevent an ice cream base from fully freezing into crunchy ice. That is, the more sugar you add, the softer and less icy your batch will be.

Is there a healthy alternative to ice cream? ›

Greek yogurt is a healthy alternative to ice cream that can be transformed in several ways. Eat your Greek yogurt by itself or freeze it to create a chilled dessert. Mix in fruit, granola and different types of nuts for extra crunch.

How do I choose healthy ice cream? ›

Ingredients Matter

If you follow any advice when choosing a healthy ice cream blend, let it be this — always read the ingredient label! Opt for ice cream blends made with whole foods in their least processed state. If they're sweetened, ideally, it's with natural sweeteners like honey, dates, or maple syrup.

Is Breyers actually ice cream? ›

Breyers continues to offer many flavors of ice cream, including Natural Vanilla, Natural Strawberry, Chocolate and Mint Chocolate Chip.

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