Healthier Homemade Ice Cream? Yes!

Healthier Homemade Ice Cream? Yes!

Bet you never thought you could indulge in decadent-tasting ice cream without remorse! Not only are these ice creams (part of my Healthier Frozen Treats collection) made with the purest ingredients, but they also do not contain unwanted preservatives and stabilizers often found in many store-bought and ice cream parlour confections. Coconut palm sugar or honey replaces refined sweeteners such as cane sugar and corn syrup. Fun “mix-ins” such as dark chocolate chunks, peanut butter, almonds and fresh fruit add to the “yumminess factor.” And….would you believe these frozen treats are even dairy-free as unsweetened coconut milk swaps with the traditional milk and cream. These better-for-you alternatives help produce creamy bowls of incredible “deliciousness” without sacrificing taste.

So, if frozen sweet treats such as Mint-Infused Chocolate Chunk, Cocoa-Almond Crunch, Tropical Breeze, Double Chocolate Chunk, Bodacious Banana, Choco-Chunk Peanut Butter Blitz and Coconutty Toasted Almond sound intriguing, then dig out those ice cream machines and let the fun begin!

 

 

Healthier Ice Creams Sneak Peek

 



CLICK HERE for Mint-Infused Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Recipe

 


Cocoa Almond Crunch

CLICK HERE for Cocoa-Almond Crunch Ice Cream Recipe

 



CLICK HERE for Tropical Breeze Ice Cream Recipe

 



CLICK HERE for Double Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Recipe

 



CLICK HERE for Bodacious Banana Ice Cream Recipe

 



CLICK HERE for Choco-Chunk Peanut Butter Blitz Ice Cream Recipe

 



CLICK HERE for Coconutty Toasted Almond Ice Cream Recipe

 

Added Bonus! By making these frozen confections at home, you’ll be saving money as the prices supermarkets and ice cream shops charge can be quite high. So before the kids go back to school, plan a homemade frozen treat activity and have a blast experimenting…. and of course tasting!

 

Hungry for More?

I invite you to visit my Recipe Collections Back to School Favorites, Sizzling Summer Eats , Dinner in a Flash, Freezer-Friendly Meals, Crockpot Dishes, Pack ‘n Go Lunch Favorites, and MORE await your discovery!

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YES! Contact me for more information about my services. I would love to share my healthy eating secrets you can use, today, tomorrow and always. My specialties include creating customized meal planners and one- on- one food coaching using tried ‘n true methods. Whether your goal is to feed your family healthier meals, build a collection of quick ‘n easy recipes, “go gluten-free,” or perhaps knock off that pesky “pudge” this summer …I’d LOVE to help!

 

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Linda Shapiro, Meal Planning Maven

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  1. KC Kahn
    Linda these #Icecreams, look so amazing. Love all the #healthfulness in them. I can't wait to dig into the #almond one! :) Pinned and Stumbled.<br /><br />Thank you for all your support Kc! These ice creams are as much fun to make as they are to eat and hope you have the chance to try one soon! ~Linda
    August 3, 2014
  2. Patty Anderson
    I am trying to diet - so these would not be diet for me as I would eat three times as much, LOL!<br /><br />LOL! I am always watching as well but am able to indulge in my ice cream creations on occasion without gaining weight.I'm so happy you stopped by! ~Linda
    August 4, 2014
  3. Platter Talk
    This is my idea of heaven!! WOW!! Love these all Linda, sure wish I had been there to sample!<br /><br />Thank you so much Dan! we will have to make an ice cream making date one day for sure! ~Linda
    August 4, 2014
  4. Debi
    Ice cream is my favorite dessert! And these look so awesome! I've pinned it for later. But, I think I have a problem... which one do I start with? The mint chip one looks fabulous! But, there's that coconut almond one. Oh, and the chocolate one! oh! They all look so good!<br /><br />Have a blast Debi...they are all so good! And fun to make too! I'm so happy you stopped by! ~Linda
    August 4, 2014
  5. Tara
    That looks so good, can I have a double scoop please!!<br /><br />For you, a triple! Thanks so much for stopping by! ~Linda
    August 4, 2014
  6. Nicole Neverman
    How on earth am I suppose to decide which ice cream to make first?? They all sound so delicious! Thanks for these delightful recipes Linda. :)<br /><br />Have one of each! Ya know, my ice creams and your brownies and other sweet treats are the perfect pairing! ~Linda
    August 4, 2014
  7. Patricia Conte
    Oh wow! This is my kinda post! The Choco Chunk Peanut Butter Blitz sounds especially yummy to me! NICE!<br /><br />Thank you so much Patricia! That flavor is my favorite too! ~Linda
    August 4, 2014
  8. Michele @ Flavor Mos
    These all look wonderful! You are making me hungry!<br /><br />Thank you so much! Hope you have the chance to try some of these one day! ~Linda
    August 5, 2014
  9. Aunt Bee
    What a WONDERFUL collection of homemade frozen treats! I love this!!!<br /><br />Thank you so much! Homemade ice cream is so much to make...and eat! ~Linda
    August 5, 2014
  10. Cindy @ HunWFD
    Can I have a little taste of all of these. Holy ice cream nirvana!! Absolutely wonderful recipes.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words! Homemade ice cream is the best and it was really fun coming up with healthier tweaks. I'm so happy you stopped by! ~Linda
    August 6, 2014
  11. nancy@skinnykitchen
    I've got my ice cream maker bowl in the freezer right now. I'm making the double chocolate chunk one tonight. I'm so excited Linda!!!<br /><br />Fantastic Nancy! Enjoy, enjoy!!
    August 6, 2014
  12. Katerina Delidimou
    I was scrolling down the screen and I didn't know which one to choose. They all look absolutely irresistible!<br /><br />Thank you so much! These ice creams are as much fun to make as they are to eat! Enjoy! ~Linda
    August 6, 2014
  13. Janette@culinaryginger
    I want to taste them all, then go back for more. They all look so good.
    September 4, 2015
  14. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish
    I would have a hard time choosing which one to go for!
    September 4, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      I know what you mean Suzy!
      September 6, 2015
  15. KC the Kitchen Chopper
    Any of these luscious frozen treats would make me happy. Calorie worthy each and every one. I'll take a scoop of each.
    September 4, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Here ya go Kc!! Come and get them! :)
      September 6, 2015
  16. homemadefoodjunkie
    That's so enticing! I made Vanilla bean ice cream tonight! Your varieties are so enticing! Choices Choices! We will have to explore these delicious healthy flavors this winter :) I love an ice cream maker that works all year!
    September 4, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thanks so much Diane! We love our homemade ice cream all year long too!
      September 6, 2015
  17. pattyanderson54
    My husband would go nuts for the double chocolate. Me I'm torn because they all sound amazing! Nicely done.
    September 5, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thanks ever so much Patty! The Double Chocolate Chunk is my hubbie's favorite too!
      September 6, 2015
  18. christine (@foodyschmoody)
    Oh boy, I think I need to get an ice cream machine after seeing all these options
    September 5, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      You are so creative Christine so I know you'd come up with amazing flavors!
      September 6, 2015
  19. Joanne/WineLady Cooks
    Yes, Yes! I'll have healthier homemade ice cream everyday! I absolutely love all your delicious flavors and I'll be making these in the midst of the upcoming blizzard season. Definitely YES!!
    September 5, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      I so agree with you!! Even though we live in Florida, when we visit our grandklds up North, we always have ice cream!
      September 6, 2015
  20. savoryexperiments
    Linda, you've done it again! I love ice cream and anyway I can enjoy it without feeling as guilty is a WIN in my book!
    September 5, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Jessica...you have made my day! Thank you so much for your sweet comments!
      September 6, 2015
  21. Culinary Flavors
    Everything homemade is of superior quality compared to store bought. All these frozen treats look fabulous Linda! I cannot really choose one over the other!
    September 6, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Awww thanks Katerina...and you are so right!
      September 6, 2015
  22. recipesfromapantry
    Yes please to the double chocolate chunk ice cream
    September 6, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Our favorite too!
      September 6, 2015
  23. Marlys (This and That)
    Drooling here... can't wait to try the tropical one.. yum
    September 6, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thanks so much Marlys! Enjoy!
      September 6, 2015
  24. peter @feedyoursoultoo
    What adult, I mean kid wouldn't love this?
    September 6, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      You are so right Peter!
      September 6, 2015
  25. Healing Tomato
    Lovely recipes! There are so many wonderful choices. Great Collection/
    September 6, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you Rini!
      September 27, 2015
  26. beckysbestbites
    I love a great ice cream!! Love this is a healthier option & can't have enough dark chocolate!!
    September 6, 2015
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      I so agree with you about dark chocolate Becky!
      September 27, 2015
  27. Manila Spoon (Abby)
    Wow - what an awesome and delicious collection of ice cream you have here Linda! Most of all I love that you can indulge in any of these guilt-free! :)
    September 6, 2015
  28. Catherine
    I'm all for these! They sound wonderful..and yay for healthier ice cream! xo, Catherine
    September 6, 2015
  29. Jillian @ Food Folks and Fun
    We love making homemade ice cream at my house. I can't wait to try some of these recipes!
    September 7, 2015
  30. debi
    I would love to visit the Meal Planning Maven Ice Cream shop for a sundae with all these flavors!
    September 7, 2015
  31. justine @ Full Belly SIsters
    I love ice cream any time of year—and i love all these healthier choices!
    September 7, 2015
  32. klg1982
    wow! you have so many amazing looking ice cream recipes!
    September 7, 2015
  33. Sarah @ The Chef Next Door
    All of these recipes look delicious! I love making homemade ice cream and can't wait to try these out!
    September 8, 2015
  34. April J Harris (@apriljharris)
    I adore ice cream, particularly when it is homemade and has all natural ingredients! What a great collection of recipes!
    September 9, 2015
  35. dishofdailylife
    There is nothing better than ice cream when it's hot outside! I can't believe we are still getting a heat wave into September. I had to turn the air on today, it was sweltering in our house! I love that these are all homemade!
    September 9, 2015