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.
Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream
Almond Milk Ice Cream – 5 NEW Flavors
Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream
Banana Ice Cream – 10 NEW recipes
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.
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.
Dole Whip – Just like the famous Disney version
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!
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!
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!
Jason Sanford says
Use both and have a real ice cream sundae. Ha!
Darlene Caron says
I have never used an ice cream maker before. For the recipes posted here would I need to buy rock salt?
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
Kat says
These all look so good! I want to make the peanut butter popsicles!
Aubrey @ About The Model says
You have the best ice cream recipes!:)
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!
Becky says
I love your ice cream recipes. Thanks for the recap. I am going to make some Fudgsicles right now.
Paige Flamm says
That mint chip looks amazing!
Paige
Katherine says
Yum, those chocolate peanut butter popsicles look especially good!
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.
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!
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!
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!
Kiera says
Hi, what’s the best way to store/container for storing homemade ice cream and how long can you store it for?
laura Alspaugh says
love love!!! deff need to try these:):)
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.
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)
Sharing crunchy says
I like your Ice Cream recipes. Thanks for the post.
Sharing crunchy says
I really like your these ice cream recipes.Really good.
Sharing Crunchy says
nice recipe. Keep posting new recipes
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.
Leatha says
Can you recommend an ice cream maker? Thanks
Jason Sanford says
This is the one Katie has 🙂
https://amzn.to/37IxtGp
Jason (media relations)
Katie says
Do you think it’s feasible to use kidney beans in ice cream? I’ve seen in Asian cuisine where red beans have been used in ice cream. I’m super curious about white kidney beans and would love to see that tried on here! I could not find a recipe anywhere. I LOVE having beans for dessert (helps with getting my protein and fiber and helps with my Hypoglycemia) but can get burned out making the same bars/brownies and cookie doughs over and over.