Low carb ice creams are not super easy to find – and on keto, you’re avoiding sugar, which makes finding compliant ice cream recipes even more difficult! Still, there are solutions out there, and you don’t need to stop enjoying your tasty frozen treats – even on keto!
These ice cream recipes tend to use sugar alternatives and sugar substitutes for sweeteners, and use full-fat dairy or dairy-alternatives to get plenty of fat in that keto dieters adore. We’ve included recipes that do and do not rely on an ice cream maker, so if you don’t own one, there are still plenty of recipes you can try!
Try these fabulous keto-friendly ice cream recipes and let us know your favorite in the comments below!
1) Paleo & Keto Vanilla Ice Cream
Gnom-Gnom combined vanilla bean, full-fat coconut milk, xanthan gum and heavy whipping cream to whip up this Paleo & Keto Vanilla Ice Cream. Subtle and versatile, this vanilla ice cream is excellent on its own or served with a more decadent dessert. No ice cream machine required!
(Net Carbs = 2 Grams per Serving)
2) No Churn Keto Chocolate Ice Cream
We have another classic favorite – No Churn Keto Chocolate Ice Cream from Gnom-Gnom. This recipe requires a blender for mixing these ingredients: full fat coconut milk, cocoa powder, and xanthan gum. Rich, creamy and smooth; it’s the perfect choice for chocolate lovers!
(Net Carbs = 3 Grams per Serving)
3) Paleo & Keto Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream-For-1
Full fat coconut milk, avocado, peppermint extract, lemon juice and chocolate chips are the ingredients you need to make this cool and refreshing Paleo & Keto Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream-For-1. This recipe from Gnom-Gnom is perfectly doable without an ice cream machine.
(Net Carbs = 1.5 Grams per Serving)
4) No-Churn Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream
Craving for a unique and bold ice cream flavor? Try this No-Churn Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream! Gnom-Gnom mixes pumpkin puree, homemade pumpkin pie spice, full-fat coconut milk, cream cheese and sour cream to create a super creamy and tangy frozen treat. No ice cream maker needed!
(Net Carbs = 4 Grams per Serving)
5) Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
All Day I Dream About Food brings you a sweet, savory and chocolatey ice cream without using an ice cream machine. This Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream recipe uses butter, coconut sugar, whipping cream, unsweetened almond milk, vodka, xanthan gum and sugar-free dark chocolate.
(Net Carbs = 6.87 Grams per Serving)
6) Thai Basil Ice Cream
If you’re looking for an exotic flavor, this Thai Basil Ice Cream recipe from I Dream of Food is your answer! Combine heavy cream, almond milk, Thai basil leaves and fiber syrup to create a flavorful and delicious ice cream. You don’t need to take out your ice cream maker at all!
(Net Carbs = 2 Grams per Serving)
7) Vanilla Latte Ice Cream
Joy Filled Eats combined heavy cream, strong coffee, half and half, and instant coffee to make this creamy and sweet Vanilla Latte Ice Cream. This recipe doesn’t require ice cream machine. If you love vanilla and coffee flavor combo, this recipe is the one for you!
(Net Carbs = 4 Grams per Serving)
8) 3 Ingredient Raspberry Ice Cream
No time or ice cream machine? Try this 3 Ingredient Raspberry Ice Cream recipe from Wholesome Yum. Heavy cream and frozen raspberries are all you need to create this luscious and mouth-watering dessert, it’ll only take 2 minutes!
(Net Carbs = 3 Grams per Serving)
9) Low Carb Blueberry Buttermilk Ice Cream
Blueberry puree, balsamic vinegar, heavy cream, buttermilk, stevia glycerite and vanilla flavored vodka – these are the ingredients used by Low Carb Maven to make this Low Carb Blueberry Buttermilk Ice Cream. Fancy and fabulous, this blueberry ice cream is sure to impress your family and friends.
(Net Carbs = 2 Grams per Serving)
10) Keto Friendly Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
If you love strawberry cheesecake, then you’ll love this recipe from Butter for All. You’d need an ice cream machine to make your frozen dessert from strawberries, cream cheese, and heavy cream. This Keto Friendly Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is absolutely creamy and refreshing!
(Net Carbs = 2 Grams per Serving)
11) Single-Serve Mocha Ice Cream
This Single-Serve Mocha Ice Cream recipe comes from All Day I Dream About Food. You’d need an ice cream machine and the following ingredients: heavy cream, brewed chilled coffee, cocoa powder and chocolate liquid stevia. Rich, dense and smooth; it’s the best dessert for your caffeine cravings.
(Net Carbs = 5 Grams per Serving)
12) Keto Brown Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Grab your ice cream machine and make yourself this Keto Brown Butter Pecan Ice Cream. Keto Diet App has perfected this decadent and delicious dessert using heavy cream, unsweetened almond milk, unsalted butter, pecans, and vegetable glycerin.
(Net Carbs = 5.9 Grams per Serving)
13) Low Carb Pistachio Ice Cream
Unlike those commercial pistachio ice creams, this Low Carb Pistachio Ice Cream uses real pistachios! Joy Filled Eats uses an ice cream machine with these ingredients: heavy cream, glycerin, pistachios, half and half, and almond milk. Don’t miss out on this heavenly creamy and naturally green dessert!
(Net Carbs = 3.1 Grams per Serving)
14) No-Churn Keto Cookies & Cream Ice-Cream
Keto Diet App made this No-Churn Keto Cookies & Cream Ice-Cream recipe. Using coconut milk, almond flour, cacao powder, coconut oil and heavy whipping cream – this crunchy and creamy ice cream is absolutely to die for!
(Net Carbs = 4.5 Grams per Serving)
15) Blue Moon Keto Ice Cream
Heavy whipping cream, orange extract, lemon extract, raspberry extract, almond extract and blue food coloring – blend them to create this unique and tasty Blue Moon Keto Ice Cream. A must-try recipe from Keto Keuhn Nutrition, it will be sure to impress your guests!
(Net Carbs = 2 Grams per Serving)
That’s it for our list of Keto ice cream recipes! Did we miss any of your favorites? Share your top picks in the comments below!
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