~ 9 Healthy & Delicious Ice Cream Recipes ~

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9 Healthy & Delicious Ice Cream Recipes

If you like ice cream but have only bought it from your local supermarket, you’ve been eating a sugar-and-chemicals-laden product. These 60-second recipes are delicious and healthy, but more importantly, they’re easy to make, requiring only a food processor for preparation - after looking through this post, you'll never want to buy ice cream again.



1. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream

This chocolatey treat uses fresh bananas, not the chemical substitute found in industrial ice cream. Once done, sprinkle a few dark chocolate chips or fresh-cut fruits to add an extra dimension of flavor to this tasty treat. (Serves 3-4)



Ingredients:

½ cup Greek yoghurt
4 bananas (frozen)
¼ cup Canadian maple syrup
⅓ cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons peanut butter

Preparation:

In a food processor, mix the yoghurt, bananas, maple, and cocoa until the mixture is unified.
Add the peanut butter and blend again.
Serve immediately.

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2. Dairy-Free Coconut Flakes Ice Cream

If you love coconut ice cream like I do, this recipe will become a permanent part of your dessert repertoire. This ice cream is wonderfully creamy, yet lactose-free, making it perfect for those of you who don’t eat dairy. (Serves 3-4)



Ingredients:

½ cup coconut milk
½ cup coconut flakes
¼ cup Canadian maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 bananas (frozen)

Preparation:

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients with a spoon, and then transfer to a food processor and blend until the mixture is unified.
Pour into a container and put it in the freezer for 4 hours.
Enjoy!

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3. Tart Cherry Ice Cream

The cherries’ wonderful color will get everyone’s attention when it’s time for dessert. This is a healthy and refreshing indulgence that combines antioxidants from the cherries, and protein from the yoghurt. (Serves 2-3)



Ingredients:

2 cups of frozen cherries
1 cup Greek yoghurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon honey

Preparation:

In a food processor, blend the cherries, vanilla extract, and ½ cup of yoghurt until the mixture is smooth.
Move the mixture into a container.
Blend the other ½ cup of yoghurt with the honey and lightly drizzle it on top of the cherry mixture.
Freeze for 4 hours before serving.

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4. Mint Chip Ice Cream

This healthy version of the mint chip is great for those of you who like their desserts less sweet, and combines avocados, bananas, and yoghurt, all of which are excellent sources of protein and unsaturated fats. (Serves 3-4)



Ingredients:

½ cup Greek yoghurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
3 bananas (frozen)
1 teaspoon mint extract / ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
⅓ cup chocolate chips

Preparation:

Blend all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, until the mixture is smooth.
Add the chips to the mix, but do not blend again.
Transfer to a container and freeze for 4 hours.

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5. Mango Delight Ice Cream

This tropical flavor requires only 3 ingredients, yet will make you feel like you’re on a vacation at some tropical island. It works best with some fresh, chopped fruits on top. (Serves 3-4)



Ingredients:

¾ cup Greek yoghurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2½ cups mango (fresh, diced)

Preparation:

Blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth. You can eat as is, or freeze for about 4 hours.

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6. A Sophisticated Peach Ice Cream

This recipe adds a sophisticated look and flavor to any dessert, which will make your family or guests feel like they’re at a restaurant. And best of all – it takes 3 minutes to make. (Serves 2-3)



Ingredients:

⅓ cup coconut cream
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups peaches (frozen, diced)

Preparation:

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients, then transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth.
Move to a container and freeze for 4 hours.

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7. Fluffy Strawberry Ice Cream

The flavor of this dish took me back to my childhood, but this receipe is a healthier and tastier version. If you want to introduce your children to healthy ice creams, this is the one to start with. (Serves 2-3)



Ingredients:

1 can coconut milk
1 tablespoon Canadian maple syrup
2 cups strawberries (frozen)

Preparation:

Put the can of coconut milk in the fridge overnight. The next day, open the can and separate the liquid and the thicker cream.
Transfer the cream to a food processor, and add the maple syrup and strawberries. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
Serve immediately or freeze for 4 hours if you want a harder consistency.

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8. Salty Caramel Ice Cream

A bowl of this delight is heavenly for those of us who love salty ice cream. Add some chopped nuts and chocolate chips and serve with a freshly cut banana for a mouthwatering ice cream sundae (Serves 3-4)



Ingredients:

¼ cup Greek yoghurt
2 tablespoons Canadian maple syrup
10 frozen milk cubes (use an ice tray to freeze them overnight)
1 banana (frozen)
6 dates (pitted)
¼ teaspoon salt

Preparation:

In a food processor, blend the yoghurt, maple syrup, banana, and milk cubes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the salt and dates and blend again until the mixture is consistent.
Serve immediately or freeze for 4 hours.

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9. Cookies and Cream

Not sure if you want ice cream or cookies? Why not enjoy both? This is the best possible combination of the 2. (Serves 3-4)



Ingredients:

2 cups cashew nuts
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash of salt
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
½ cup cookies of your choice (crushed)

Preparation:

Soak the cashews overnight, and then wash them, before drying them well.
In a food processor, mix all the ingredients except for the cookies and chocolate chips, and blend until the consistency is smooth.
Add the chocolate chips and cookies and blend a few times.
Freeze for 4 hours before serving.