Quick & Healthy Ice cream Dessert Ideas

Whether you need a scoop of ice cream to compliment your chocolate dessert or have a craving for an ice cream treat with your favorite flavors and toppings, here is a quick and healthy vanilla ice cream recipe that will not only satisfy those cravings, but diet restrictions too.

Quick Dairy-free Low-Sugar Ice Cream

7 Oz. low-glycemic sweetened condensed milk*

1 cup coconut cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon flavored extract (see additions)                                                                                            

                    

Additions: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts and maple extract, chopped fresh fruit or chopped sugar-free chocolate chips and mint extract. Add after blending.

Place in container and freeze.

Serving suggestions: top with dairy-free whipping cream, low-glycemic chocolate sauce* . 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    *Note: If unable to find these ingredients, "Treat Your Health" contains low-glycemic recipes for "sweetened condensed milk", "dairy-free whipped cream" and "chocolate sauce". If prefer to use naturally-colored candy sprinkles, these can be found on-line or at your local grocery store.                                                                                             

Tip:  If your ice cream has crystalized, remove from freezer to soften and blend in 1teaspoon of neutral-flavored oil.  Since this recipe does not contain egg yolks for added fat, it may need another source of fat to achieve a creamy texture.