5 Super Simple & Healthy Ice Cream Recipes - The Housewife in Training Files

Last updated on August 12th, 2022 at 08:11 am

With summer already here, there’s nothing quite like cooling down with a nice ice cream.

However, as most ice cream lovers know, it’s not always the healthiest option. If you’re looking for healthy ice cream recipes, we’ve got you covered.

In this article, we will explore 5 super simple and healthy ice cream recipes.

Without further ado, let’s begin.

Table of Contents

Healthy Vanilla Ice Cream

This healthy vanilla ice cream is made with only 4 ingredients.

Ingredients

3 ⅓ cups of full fat coconut milk
½ of unsweetened of coconut milk
⅓ of pure maple syrup

2 tbsp of pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Step One – Mix All The Ingredients Together

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir until they are thoroughly combined.

Step Two – Add To A Ziploc Bag & Freeze

When the mixture has been well mixed, you will need to add it to a ziploc bag. Add the ice cream to the freezer and allow it to freeze for a minimum of 3 hours.

Step Three – Add The Ice Cream To A Food Processor

Once 3 hours have passed, you will need to add the ice cream to a food processor. Blend until smooth.

Step Four – Freeze Again

Once the ice cream mixture is smooth, you will need to add it to a freezer-safe container. Add it to the freezer again to freeze for an additional 3 to 4 hours.

Step Five – Serve & Enjoy

Use an ice cream scoop to serve. Tuck in and enjoy!

Healthy Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

Strawberry and banana is a classic flavor combination, and this ice cream is not one you’ll want to miss out on.

Ingredients

4 large bananas, very ripe
1 lb / 450 g of fresh strawberries, ripe

Instructions

Step One – Prepare The Fruit

To begin, you will need to prepare the fruit. Start off by peeling the bananas and chopping them into slices.

Following this, you will need to hull and slice the strawberries.

Step Two – Line A Baking Tray

Next, you will need to line a baking tray with parchment paper before arranging the fruits on top so that they are ready to be frozen.

Step Three – Place The Fruit In The Freezer

Once you’ve arranged your fruit, you’ll need to pop them into the freezer for 2 hours or until they’re frozen completely.

Step Four – Add Them To A Food Processor

Chuck your fruits into a food processor and blend until the mixture is creamy and smooth.

Be careful to scrapie down the edges of the bowl as needed, as you don’t want to be left with grainy ice cream.

Step Five – Serve Immediately Or Refreeze

At this point you have a choice. You can either eat the ice cream immediately if you like the soft-serve consistency, or you can refreeze it.

If you want it to be a bit harder, refreeze it for another 3 to 4 hours in a freezer-safe container.

Step Six – Serve & Enjoy!

Now you’re ready to scoop your ice cream into a bowl and serve!

Healthy 3-Ingredient Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

There’s nothing more indulgent than chocolate ice cream, but why not try this healthier version to satisfy your sweet tooth?

Ingredients

4 frozen bananas, peeled
¼ cup of cocoa powder

2 tablespoons of almond butter (or peanut butter)
¼ cup milk of choice
Chocolate chips or chunks, optional

Instructions

Step One – Combine The Ingredients In A Food Processor

Combine frozen bananas, cocoa powder, and almond butter into a high-powered blender. Don’t add the milk just yet.

Step Two – Blend The Ingredients On High

Now you will need to blend on high speed for around 2 to 3 minutes, or until the ice cream is a nice, creamy consistency.

If your food processor is struggling to blend the ingredients, you can then add the milk a tiny bit at a time to help it along.

Step Three – Add It To A Container & Freeze

Once the ice cream is nice and smooth, add it to a container and sprinkle over the chocolate chips. Freeze for an additional 2 hours.

Step Four – Remove It From The Freezer & Serve

Grab your ice cream from the freezer and serve. Delicious!

1-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream

It doesn’t get much simpler than this delicious 1-ingredient banana ice cream. Completely natural, creamy, and sweet – what’s not to love?

Ingredients

3 large bananas, ripe

Instructions

Step One – Prepare The Bananas

To begin, you will need to prepare the bananas by peeling and chopping them into slices.

Step Two – Line A Baking Sheet

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add your bananas in an even layer. They are now ready for the freezer.

Step Three – Freeze The Bananas

Pop the banana slices into the freezer overnight.

Step Four – Add Them To A Food Processor

Once the bananas have been frozen, you can now add them to a food processor and blend them on full power until smooth.

Make sure that you’re patient! You might think that you need to add milk, but this will make the consistency too runny.

Step Five – Serve Immediately

Serve your ice cream as it is, or top with chocolate chips!

Greek Yogurt Chocolate Ice Cream

Ever thought about using yogurt in your ice cream? Here’s a delicious recipe to show you how!

Note: This is the only recipe that requires an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups (270mL) 2% milk
1 cup (240g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
½ cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder

1 ½ tsp vanilla crème stevia
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp xanthan gum

Instructions

Step One – Freeze The Bowl Of An Ice Cream Maker

The day before, you will need to freeze the bowl of an ice cream maker.

Step Two – Combine All The Ingredients

The next day, use an electric mixer to combine all the ingredients.

Step Three – Add To The Ice Cream Maker

Retrieve the bowl out of the freezer, and pour the mixture into your ice cream maker. Allow the mixture to churn until frozen. Serve immediately and enjoy!