In this heat wave, the kids are desperate for ice cream! So let us show you how to make your own home made ice cream with a blender.
If you’re looking for some healthier ice cream alternatives this summer, or fancy making your own ice cream as a fun activity with the kids, why not try this simple recipe made from only three ingredients.
Children love to get involved in making it!
This ice cream recipe is a great way to get the kids eating fruit – they are going to love experimenting with different fruit combinations to make new ice cream flavors, and get excited about all the yummy fruit ice creams.
Check out our free printable fruit and veg tracker if this is something you’re focusing on with the kids.
What Type of Blender to Make Ice Cream?
There are a few ways you can make ice cream at home, but using a blender is definitely one of the easiest, so it’s a great way to make ice cream with kids.
You do not need to buy an ice cream maker – just use the blender you likely already have in your kitchen!
You can use a electric hand mixer, a manual whisk, or a lidded blender
If you have a Ninja cream then try this ninja cream vanilla ice cream, which is a great low carb option.
How to Make Your Own Ice Cream Step by Step
If you’re wondering how I make ice cream, here’s one of the simplest methods and by making your own, you’ll know exactly what has gone into it, with no preservatives or additives.
Ice cream made in a blender is “no-churn ice cream” meaning you just need to fold the ingredients into each other.
This method takes much less preparation, and much less skill and kitchen knowledge than some of the typical home made ice cream recipes
Easy Healthy Homemade Ice Cream
Make healthy ice cream at home with just three ingredients. Super easy ice cream recipe that kids will love.
Ingredients
- 5-6 Frozen Strawberries
- 1 Frozen Banana
- 1/2 Cup Milk (You can use Fat Free Milk or Almond Milk as preferred)
Instructions
- Place all of the frozen fruit into your blender and add ½ the milk
- Blend 30-45 seconds and check the consistency
- Add more milk as needed
- Freeze for 1-2 hours for scoop-able ice cream
- Or serve right away for soft serve style ice cream
Notes
You can substitute the fruits and ingredients for diffferent ice cream flavors as shown below
Home Made Blender Ice Cream FAQ
Do I have to use frozen fruit or can I use regular fruit?
The fruit being frozen helps with the consistency of the ice cream, so if you have fruit that isn’t frozen, just freeze it beforehand and then use it.
Can I skip the banana?
If you don’t want to use banana, you will want to add some extra creamy liquid for thickness. So if you’re not including the banana in your blender ice cream then add some heavy cream, or use coconut milk.
Can I make this home made ice cream vegan friendly?
Yes. Coconut milk or almond milk are vegan choices that you can use for the milk. You do not have to use cow’s milk for your ice cream.
Do I need to use eggs to make ice cream?
No, for this super easy 3 ingredient blender ice cream we will not be needing to use eggs. It’s a lot simpler this way!
How long does home made ice cream keep?
You can keep it in the freezer for about a month – that’s assuming the kids don’t eat it all up before that!
How should I store it?
You can buy special tubs for freezing home made ice cream, or you could wash out and re-use an ice cream tub from store bought ice cream.
You want to make sure the lid is securely air tight, because air getting into the tub will be responsible for freezer burn and no-one wants that.
You can use your regular tupper wear if it is freezer safe and air tight.
Avoid glass tupper wear though as it is not best suited to ice cream.
Why won’t my ice cream freeze?
Try freezing the container before putting the ice-cream inside, and into the freezer. A bowl or tub that’s too warm could be the problem.
How should I serve home made ice cream?
However you like! This ice cream can be served in bowls or cones, and topped with extra chopped nuts or fresh fruits as a garnish.
Maybe the kids would like chocolate sauce, or strawberry sauce, or honey drizzled on top?
You can buy empty ice cream cones at the grocery store, or if you’re really serious about ice cream making you can even get a waffle cone maker for at home!
What other ice cream flavours can I make?
Mix and match and experiment with ingredients you have in the kitchen. Some ideas are…
Blender ice cream with nuts…
Note – If you’re going to blend the nuts right into the ice cream, you want to buy some pre-chopped nuts that are in smaller pieces unless you have a more powerful blender that can handle something like whole hazelnuts.
If you have a powerful blender you can chop your nuts before hand using the pulse setting, and then add them along with the rest of the ingredients while making the ice cream.
Nuts to try
- Hazelnuts
- Pistachio
- Pecan
- Almond
- Walnuts
Home made ice cream with blueberries
Add frozen blueberries to the ice cream recipe, and garnish with fresh blueberries after freezing.
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More Easy Summer Recipes Kids Will Love
We hope you enjoyed this easy ice cream recipe.
Here are a few more healthy and delicious ideas to try out this summer. These simple ideas will be a hit with the kids!
- Red White and Blue Watermelon Pizza
- 4th of July Ice Cream Sandwiches
- No-Junk Passionfruit Cake Recipe
- 10 Minute Cheesy Quesadillas Recipe
- Healthy Rainbow Sandwiches Kids Lunch Idea
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That is fresh ice cream. Banana and strawberry is a combination delicious. My kid very loves it. Thanks for your sharing!
This will be a great treat for the hot days ahead of us. Thank you so much Jade.