5 delicious, healthy ice cream recipes

When the weather gets hot, what could be better than a delicious, creamy ice cream? But who said that you have to spoil this little moment of indulgence by thinking of the calories? 

Take our word for it: healthy ice cream exists, and it’s easier to whip up than you think!

Ice cream can be part of a healthy, balanced diet if it is made with the right ingredients. In this article, we share 5 delicious ideas for healthy ice cream.

How can you make healthy ice cream at home?

Commercial ice creams usually contain excessive added sugars, fat and other ingredients that are bad for your health. These ingredients not only spell bad news for your waistline, but also for your teeth, blood sugar levels, and more.

However, let’s face it – what’s life without ice cream? Making healthy ice cream at home is easier than you think. Replace the nasties with healthier choices, such as fruit or veggies (yes, veggies!), and follow these steps:

1. Wash and peel the fruit or vegetables you will be using.

2. Add the fruit or vegetables to the rest of the ingredients and blend everything until you have a smooth mixture.

3. Fill the moulds up to the line indicated on the container.

4. Put the lid on and place the moulds in the freezer for 4 hours.

5. Remove the ice cream from the moulds.

For the moulds, you can choose Lékué Ice Cream Moulds, which make enjoying healthy homemade ice cream even easier. There are many different types, from classic stackable moulds to the Set of 4 Iconic Ice Lolly Moulds with surprising and fun shapes

5 healthy ice cream ideas for all tastes

1. Strawberry ice cream

 

An irresistible classic that's a summer must-have!

Ingredients

• 200 g of cleaned, chopped strawberries

• 150 ml of natural or plant-based yoghurt

 

2. Watermelon and kiwi double-textured ice lolly

A delicious ice cream with two different textures!

Ingredients

• 200 g watermelon

• 150 g kiwi

To make these delicious dual-flavour delights, use the Set of 4 Stackable Ice Lolly Moulds. Save a small amount of kiwi, cut into small cubes and add them to the moulds before freezing.

The stackable moulds come with lids to protect the ice cream from absorbing odours from other food in the freezer, and, thanks to their smart design, are super space-saving. They are also very easy to unmould. Check out this video to see the other nifty benefits of this product:

 

 

3. Banana and peanut butter ice cream

 

A healthy ice cream option, perfect after a workout.

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe banana, frozen

• 100 ml of 0% fat whipped cream cheese

• 40 g of unsalted peanut butter

This recipe is easy-peasy to prepare in the Set of 3 Ice Cream Moulds, making it one of the most convenient ways to enjoy healthy ice cream!

4. Green ice cream

 

 

A healthy ice cream packed with vitamins and antioxidants!

Ingredients

• 50 g spinach

• 150 g kiwi

• 80 g cucumber

• 25 g lime juice

• 135 g green apple

• 30 g ground chia seeds

We recommend choosing the pencil-shaped mould to give it a fun, fresh look.

 

Traditional gazpacho ice cream

This might sound a little off the wall, but trust us, it’s absolutely delicious – and a particular crowd-pleaser among the grown-ups! There are lots of different gazpacho recipes out there, but this is what we’d recommend:

Ingredients

• ½ kg of ripe tomatoes

• 1 green pepper

• ½ onion

• ½ cucumber

• 1 clove of garlic

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil

• 20 ml of vinegar

• Salt to taste

You can also change it up with this sweet variant: watermelon gazpacho ice cream!

Ingredients

• 500 g of seedless watermelon

• ½ kg of ripe tomatoes

• 1 clove of garlic

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• A pinch of salt

Other ideas to try and share

 

 

You've already seen some ideas for ingredients to make healthy, refreshing and delicious ice creams. But honestly, you can let your imagination and your taste buds run free. Here are some other ideas to get your creative juices flowing:

• All kinds of fresh fruits

• Plain or plant-based yoghurt

• Whipped cream cheese

• Nuts (plain or roasted without salt)

• Dried fruit (dates, dried apricots, raisins, etc.)

• Aromatic herbs (mint, peppermint, etc.)

• Coffee or tea

• Dark chocolate (at least 85% cocoa)

To add an extra touch of sweetness to your homemade ice cream, you can also use spices such as cinnamon or vanilla extract.

Enjoying healthy ice cream is much easier than it seems. Discover the complete collection of Lékué ice cream moulds and create a healthy ice cream that you can enjoy this summer completely guilt-free!