Summertime, with its long, hot days and nights, is unbearable without the frozen delight we know as ice cream. These healthy ice cream recipes are going to be your best friends this summer. Super delicious, yet low in calories, you’ll be able to enjoy your frozen snack or dessert without piling on the pounds. Enjoy these recipes – I know I will!
1. Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
This healthy cottage cheese ice cream recipe from the Big Man’s World comes together in minutes and needs just two ingredients to make. It’s easy to customize and I love how it packs in 50 grams of protein. Creamy, healthy, and delicious, you can enjoy your ice cream this summer without the guilt!
2. Banana Ice Cream
Frozen banana ice cream from Clean and Delicious is a healthy take on traditional ice cream. With just 3 simple ingredients – frozen banana, almond milk, and maple syrup (or monk fruit) – this vegan nice cream takes just five minutes to whip up in a food processor or high-powered blender.
3. Strawberry Greek Yogurt Ice Cream
This homemade strawberry frozen yogurt recipe from Downshiftology is beyond easy. It takes just three ingredients and 30 seconds! It’s healthy, delicious, fruity and the perfect quick dessert for hot days. Time to whip up a batch!
4. Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream
This vegan Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream from Jessica in the Kitchen is a tasty treat with BIG chocolate flavor. Bonus: you can make it with or without an ice cream maker!
5. Coconut Milk Ice Cream
This coconut ice cream from the Minimalist Baker just screams vanilla, infused with both vanilla bean and vanilla extract. Not only does this combination add more flavor, the extract (which typically contains alcohol) helps prevent ice crystals. The result is the perfect creamy, dreamy coconut ice cream.
6. Mango Sorbet
This mango sorbet (also from the Minimalist Baker) is what summer dreams are made of: intense mango flavor, a touch of lime for acidity, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Yes, this simple 3-ingredient combination is truly incredible! Plus, there’s no churning required and it’s SO quick and easy to make! Enjoy immediately or freeze for a firmer sorbet.
7. Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream
The flavor combination of coconut and pineapple is just divine! Try this simple, clean eating Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream from A Sweet Pea Chef for a delicious alternative to store bought, processed ice cream.
8. Vanilla Almond Milk Ice Cream
This almond milk ice cream from the Big Man’s World is a dairy free and vegan take on the staple frozen dessert! No cream or eggs needed, it’s made using just 3 ingredients!
9. Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
Blueberry Frozen Yogurt, made with only five ingredients, is slightly tart and lusciously creamy. Make this in your ice cream maker or a Ninja Creami. This recipe from Skinny Taste is vibrant, delicious and super healthy.
10. Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
This 2-ingredient peanut butter ice cream recipe from ElaVegan is every peanut butter lover’s dream come true! It takes just minutes to prep and is vegan (dairy-free), gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and can be enjoyed immediately or frozen for later. Best of all, this banana nice cream is packed with creamy peanut butter flavor in a wonderful soft-serve consistency!
11. Green Tea Ice Cream
This simple and easy 3-ingredient vegan matcha ice cream recipe from What Great Grandma Ate is so delicious and creamy that you’ll never guess that it’s dairy-free! All you need is matcha powder, bananas, and a can of unsweetened coconut milk. The perfect recipe for a hot day or a fun after-dinner treat!
12. Cherry Almond Ice Cream
This homemade Almond Cherry Ice Cream from the All Natural Vegan is the perfect easy and flavorful homemade ice cream recipe. It’s made with clean and simple ingredients and it’s so delicious that nobody will even know it’s healthy or vegan!
13. Peach Frozen Yogurt
This homemade frozen yogurt from Tastes Better From Scratch is just another testament to the fact that making things at home can be easy, inexpensive, and healthier than anything you would find at the store! You can even use any type of frozen fruit for this delicious, creamy recipe.
14. Raspberry Sorbet
This refreshing & creamy raspberry sorbet from Pretty Pies has just 3 simple ingredients and no sugar! Naturally sweetened and no erythritol. This recipe is Made in minutes with no ice cream maker!
15. Coffee Ice Cream
This Coffee Ice Cream from Detoxinista is dairy-free, and tastes just as delicious as the traditional version. Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this cashew ice cream will be your new favorite..
16. Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream
This Low-Carb Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream from Simply So Healthy boasts creamy minty goodness with sharp chunks of dark chocolate dotted throughout. You would not believe this ice cream is diet friendly – it’s that decadent-tasting!
17. Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream
This healthy Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream from Super Healthy Kids might become your summer go-to. Sweet and fresh oranges mixed with the creaminess of the favorite childhood orange creamsicle, made into a smooth no-churn ice cream. What could be more refreshing than that?
18. Honeydew Sorbet
This honeydew sorbet recipe from I Heart Vegetables is so simple! You only need a few ingredients for this healthy summer treat. It’s easy to make with just a few ingredients and as long as you have a powerful blender or food processor, you can make it in minutes!
19. Mixed Berry Sorbet
With very little added sugar, the sweetness from the berries themselves is what makes this Mixed Berry Sorbet a refreshing summertime treat that you don’t need to feel guilty about eating. This Frozen berry sorbet from Kudos Kitchen by Renese is a refreshing treat that will keep your sweet tooth satisfied in a berry delicious and healthy way.
20. Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This easy no-churn Almond Butter Chocolate Fudge Chunk Ice Cream from Paleo Running Mama is made with simple wholesome ingredients. It’s dairy free, Paleo, and vegan with no refined sugar, yet tastes decadently delicious!
21. Lemon Sorbet
Light and refreshing, this simple lemon sorbet recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. It’s an absolutely wonderful frozen summer dessert!
22. Cinnamon Apple Ice Cream
This Homemade Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream from Feasting on Fruit is absolutely dreamy. With hints of caramel and peanut butter mixed in, you’ll definitely be going back for more of this healthy, dairy-free, date-sweetened dessert.
23. Pistachio Ice Cream
This no-churn, super easy Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe from Green Healthy Cooking is made with homemade pistachio paste for a creamy and refreshing summer treat. This healthy ice cream recipe is refined sugar free, vegan and full of healthy fats!
24. Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Ice Cream
Dairy free & naturally-sweetened, and oh-so-delicious, this mint chocolate avocado ice cream from In The Kids Kitchen is more like “nice” cream!
25. Cranberry Orange Sorbet
Bright pink and refreshing, this cranberry sorbet from Simply Recipes is made with fresh cranberries, sugar, cranberry juice, and orange zest. A zingy low-fat treat to enjoy those hot summer nights!
26. Maple Pecan Ice Cream
This Maple Butter Pecan Ice Cream from the Simple Veganista is 100% dairy-free, churn-free, and made with a handful of healthy whole-food plant-based ingredients. It’s a delicious dessert or treat on it’s own or paired with coffee cake.
27. 3 Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream
A magical, 3 Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream from yours truly! This delicious recipe is like eating sweet strawberry clouds. It’s light, fluffy, high protein and low calorie. Best of all, it’s super quick to whip up!
