There’s nothing quite like treating yourself to an ice cream cone as soon as warm weather hits. Sweet, creamy, rich, and cooling, you simply can’t beat this classic treat. That said, sometimes it can lead to feeling like you’ve devoured a pure dairy and sugar bomb—which isn’t always ideal while trying to fall asleep on a hot night. That’s why we’ve located 15 healthy ice cream recipes that are just as delicious as the real deal but won’t make you feel like you’ve overdone it.
These healthful alternatives put a lighter spin on some of our favorite ice cream flavors. There will be no sacrificing taste here. And one of the nice things about DIY’ing your ice cream situation is that you know it won’t have any preservatives or artificial sweeteners.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to have an ice cream machine to enjoy these healthy ice cream recipes.
Most can be created with a hand mixer, blender, or just some good, old-fashioned elbow grease. And while we’ve included a few “nice cream” recipes involving frozen bananas, you’ll also find gluten-free, keto, paleo, and vegan options below. So no matter what dietary restrictions you and your loved ones may have, everyone can enjoy one of these scrumptious and healthy ice cream recipes.
Read on for 15 healthy ice cream recipes that are sure to steal your dessert-loving heart.
We can’t get enough of this gorgeous tart blueberry jam swirl and cashew cookie crumble.
Soft serve counts as ice cream, right? Same family. Not only is this chocolate and tahini take on “nice cream” absolutely delicious, but all you need is 5-10 minutes, one bowl, and four ingredients to make this healthy ice cream recipe.
