A dairy free and low carb keto ice cream recipe everyone can enjoy, even if you’re not on a keto diet!
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Smooth and creamy keto ice cream, without all the sugar.
Serve it on top of brownies or with these Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars.
The hands-down most popular request I’ve been getting from readers this past month has been for more keto recipes.
But you definitely don’t need to be on a ketogenic diet—or any diet—to enjoy this easy and sugar free ice cream.
With just 4 ingredients and the same delicious creaminess of regular dairy ice cream, what’s not to love?
Ice cream is one of my favorite foods (at this point, I should honestly just call it a food group), and I don’t want anyone to feel like they have to miss out on eating it. Although I’m not on the keto diet, I really love this ice cream too!
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How To Make Keto Ice Cream
As mentioned, you only need 4 ingredients to make the recipe… or 5 if you want to turn it into chocolate keto ice cream!
You simply stir everything together, and then either churn it in an ice cream maker OR freeze the mixture in ice cube trays (which can be purchased for as little as 2 dollars at most grocery stores or home stores such as Bed Bath Beyond).
Then blend the frozen ice cubes in a Vitamix or thaw enough to blend in a food processor or regular blender. I like to scoop it out with an ice cream scoop for that authentic ice cream shape.
The recipe is based on my Coconut Ice Cream Recipe, so if you’re not following the keto diet, you can absolutely feel free to use your favorite sweetener (sugar, maple syrup, etc.), and it still works.
To make the ice cream keto, use xylitol, a low-glycemic and natural sugar alternative with 40% fewer calories that is absorbed more slowly than sugar and doesn’t have the same effect on insulin or blood sugar levels. (Just like chocolate, raisins, and avocados, it should not be fed to dogs.)
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Low Carb Ice Cream Recipe
- Keto
- Vegan
- Paleo
- Egg Free
- Dairy Free
- Sugar Free
- Soy Free
- Gluten Free
Above – watch the video how to make keto ice cream!
*If you’d prefer a low fat recipe, I recommend this Banana Ice Cream Recipe.
Keto Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned coconut milk
- 1/3 cup xylitol erythritol, or sweetener of choice
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- optional ingredients for desired flavor
Instructions
- Be sure to use full-fat canned coconut milk, not lite or coconutmilk beverage. If desired, you can use the seeds from a vanilla bean instead of the extract. To make the keto ice cream: Stir together the milk, sweetener, salt, and vanilla extract. If you have an ice cream machine, simply churn according to manufacturer’s directions. Or to make it without an ice cream machine, freeze the mixture in ice cube trays, then blend the frozen cubes in a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix OR thaw them enough to then blend in a food processor or regular blender. Eat as-is, or freeze an hour or so for a firmer texture. Due to not having any preservatives or stabilizers, the keto ice cream is best the day it’s made, but you can technically freeze leftovers up to a month and thaw before serving.View Nutrition Facts
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More Healthy Keto Recipes:
For all of the following recipes, just be sure to use the keto-friendly ingredient options when given. If you aren’t allowed applesauce and want to make one of the recipes that calls for it, substituting nondairy yogurt will work too.
Keto Cookies (Low Carb, No Flour)
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars
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Keto Dessert Recipes That Can Be Vegan
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Claudine says
i really love this Keto Ice Cream recipe. . . . . but where can i find the macros? (I am a newbie on Keto diet, and i want to check and count the calories, carbs, protein, fat….etc.) 😊
Jason Sanford says
Hi, nutrition facts are always listed for Katie’s recipes if you click the “view nutrition facts” link under the recipe ingredients and instructions 🙂
Luke Cripps says
Hi,
I made this last night, I will be giving it a go tonight!
Is it 2.6 net carbs per serving or 4.4?
Thanks
Luke
Joshua Berger says
TLDR
J says
It tastes so much like coconut eventhough I added 4 tsp coffee emulco.. help! I would like to make a coffee flavour and a dark chocolate flavour. It’s hard to get our hands on almond milk while coconut milk is easily available.
Jay Valenzuela says
5 stars! I find your Keto recipe blog very insightful! This is the best Fitness & Healthy Info Blog I’ve read so far! I read it everyday
Ennio says
If I wanted to add cocoa powder how much should I add?
Jason Sanford says
1/4 cup is good! https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/vegan-chocolate-ice-cream/
Grant says
Why aren’t the macros included in these? It’d be beyond helpful!
Chocolate Covered Katie says
All of the recipes have nutrition facts linked under the ingredients/instructions 🙂
Jessica says
Hi! Can I sub one can of the coconut milk with coconut cream? I only have one cannot each. Thanks in advance!
Jessica says
Hi! Can I sub one can of the coconut milk with coconut cream? I only have one can of each. Thanks in advance!
Jason Sanford says
Yes you can 🙂
Jessica says
I appreciate it! Thanks!
Laila Ghannam says
Wow
Melody says
The coconut flavor, the easy instructions and minimal ingredients makes this my fave ice cream of all time. I added keto candied pecans and in heaven. Will be my go to recipe from now on! Thank you.
Ridhima Thapar says
Hi. Can we use heavy cream in place of coconut milk
MsFitz says
I bought a dash single serving ice cream maker. I used your recipe and it turned out amazing. I look forward to making more of your recipes. Thanks!!!
Rebecca says
Very creamy. But, I made with 1/3 C Swerve, and it tasted far too sweet, or maybe not sweet but bad. I couldn’t ever make or eat it again.
Is there some other sweetener I should use or different amount?
Kasey says
Wow! This is amazing! Perfection! Thank you for sharing this!
Feda says
Hi. What are the Microsoft for this icecream recipe? I need to keep track of my intakes. Thanks
CCK Media Team says
The full nutrition facts for all the recipes are linked under the ingredients/instructions :).
Feda says
Sorry for the auto correct mistake.
Hi. What are the nutri values (fat, protine, net carb) for this icecream recipe? I need to keep track of my intakes. Thanks
Eric Lamb says
So this recipe tastes good, but the consistency is meh. Heavy crystallization that would benefit from some alcohol added to the recipe. Froze up like a brick…
CCK Media Team says
Hi! Thank you so much for trying it! In general, homemade ice cream is best right out of the blender/machine or only frozen for a half hour or so once made because of the lack of gums, stabilizers, or preservatives in storebought ice cream.
Melody says
Hi I made this ice cream for the first time and it came out fantastic! Just made again and doubled the batch, mixed ingredients and fat from the milk solidified at top while churning. There that batch out and tried immediately after with another batch of coconut milk same results!!?? I reread recipe thinking I forgot something but didn’t. When you watch video, u add another milk in addition to written recipe, is this where I went wrong? Had no issues with first batch I made? Please advise? Thank you!
CCK Media Team says
Hmm, if it worked as a single version but not double, maybe it just didn’t blend/churn correctly when doubled because the ice cream maker was too full? We’ve never tried a double recipe so honestly don’t know how it would turn out.
Melody says
Hi thanks, for the reply. I immediately tried the single version and same thing happene, the fat solidified at top? Was wondering, per my question in previous comment is it because I didn’t add other milk? The video recipe differs from the written recipe? Thanks
CCK Media Team says
Hi, you can use all coconut milk as long as you use the full amount. What are you doing differently from the first time you made it when it worked?
Melody says
That is what I was trying to gather? I don’t recall watching the video first time which means I didn’t see the additional 1/2 cup milk that is included on the video but not in written recipe.. will try again. thanks, much.
Michele gillespie says
My boyfriend saw an add on his phone and surprised me with a box delivered with a sample pack 9 pints of KETO icecream I am diabetic and never had anything so delicious with out the carbs thank u
Grace Freer says
Including very new into keto, what’s the best add to make this chocolate? Thank you!!
Grace says
* I’m very new! Darn auto correct!
CCK Media Team says
Hi! Just use this recipe for the chocolate version. Use all canned coconut milk and you can use erythritol or swerve instead of sugar: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/vegan-chocolate-ice-cream/
Tracy Barnett says
Yes!!! This is a keeper! I did add a little less than 1/4 cup cacao powder. So good. Definitely helped with my ice cream addiction
Pam says
Isn’t there lots of sugar in coconut cream?
CCK Media Team says
Hi, there is a lot of sugar in the cream of coconut product often used to make alcoholic drinks. Actual coconut cream is usually sold near the coconut milk (canned) and the only ingredient is coconut. No sugar 🙂
Heidi says
Wanted to get a Keto ice cream recipe WITHOUT coconut. I really dint like coconut!
Derek says
I’m not able to see the nutritional index for this recipe.
How many carbs per how much weight.
Anyone know?
CCK Media Team says
Hi! Full nutrition facts are linked under the ingredients/instructions 🙂
Chrissy says
Looks so good! I must try this recipe.
Kathie says
Can coconut cream be used instead of coconut milk? I’m really finicky and I prefer Thai Kitchen brand coconut cream over any coconut milk. The coconut flavor is subtle.
CCK Media Team says
It can!
margarette Jupiter says
I need help with my keto diet please contact me. Thank you.
LK says
do you think monkfruit sweetener would work?
CCK Media Team says
Sure!
Rebecca Jacobs says
Wonderful addition to my keto recipes! I love the chocolate cake also! Thank you Katie ☺️
Elizabeth says
I have my ice cream freezing now in ice cube trays. I snuck in a taste and it reminds me of chocolate pudding. I added 1/4 cup cocoa powder. I am so excited to eat this!