Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup powdered sweetener (like erythritol, monk fruit, or allulose)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Flavor Variations:
- Chocolate:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)
- Strawberry:
- 1/2 cup mashed fresh strawberries (or sugar-free strawberry puree)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Peanut Butter:
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Mint Chocolate Chip:
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (chopped)
- A few drops of green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
- Whisk together the heavy cream, almond milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add Flavors:
- Divide the base into 4 equal parts and mix in your desired flavor ingredients.
- Churn the Ice Cream:
- Pour each flavored mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually about 20-25 minutes).
- Freeze:
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for 2-4 hours until firm.
- Serve:
- Let the ice cream soften for a couple of minutes before scooping.
Would you like me to add more flavors or tweak the instructions for a no-churn version too? 🍦✨