1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
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Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl
This chocolate ready-to-serve treat is made out of a banana base (not cream), so there’s no guilt. Top with mini chocolate chips for a sundae spin.
SERVINGS: 3 to 4 / MAKES: 3 cups / 1½ pints
½ c plain Greek yogurt
4 frozen bananas
¼ c maple syrup
⅓ c cocoa powder
2 Tbsp natural peanut butter
1. COMBINE first 4 ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and creamy.
2. DRIZZLE in the peanut butter and pulse 2 to 3 times to incorporate.
3. SERVE immediately.
NUTRITION (per serving) 242 cal, 7 g pro, 47 g carb, 6 g fiber, 30 g sugars, 6 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 44 mg sodium
2. Coconut Ice Cream
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Coconut Bliss
This coconut party in your mouth is deceptively creamy—yet dairy free (it uses coconut milk, not cream)! Scoop and roll in flaked coconut for extra texture and fiber.
SERVINGS: 3 to 4 / MAKES: 3 cups /1½ pints
½ c canned coconut milk
¼ c unsweetened flaked coconut
¼ c maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla
2 frozen bananas
1. COMBINE all the ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and creamy.
2. TRANSFER to a loaf pan and freeze at least 4 hours.
NUTRITION (per serving) 195 cal, 2 g pro, 29 g carb, 3 g fiber, 21 g sugars, 9.5 g fat, 8 g sat fat, 9 mg sodium
3. Green Tea Pistachio Ice Cream
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Green Tea Pistachio Ice Cream
This creamy vegan confection has healthy written all over it, thanks to the double dose of antioxidants from matcha powder and pistachios.
SERVINGS: 3 to 4 / MAKES: 3 cups 1½ pints
1 c cashews
¼ c maple syrup
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ c canned coconut or almond milk
1 Tbsp matcha green tea powder
2 frozen bananas
⅓ c pistachio pieces
1. COVER cashews in water and soak overnight. Rinse and drain.
2. BLEND together cashews and remaining ingredients until thick and creamy.
3. TRANSFER to a loaf pan and freeze 4 hours before serving.
NUTRITION (per serving) 357 cal, 9 g pro, 41 g carb, 4 g fiber, 25 g sugars, 20 g fat, 5.5 g sat fat, 15 mg sodium
4. Cherry Swirl Ice Cream
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Cherry Swirl
This tart, tangy treat is a swirlicious blend of antioxidant-rich sweet cherries and protein-packed Greek yogurt.
SERVINGS: 2 to 3 / MAKES: 2 cups / 1 pint
2 c frozen cherries
½ c plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ c plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp honey
1. BLEND together cherries, ½ c Greek yogurt and vanilla until smooth.
2. TRANSFER to a loaf pan.
3. MIX together remaining ½ c Greek yogurt and honey and drizzle over loaf pan. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the mixture.
4. FREEZE for at least 4 hours.
NUTRITION (per serving) 135 cal, 7 g pro, 24 g carb, 2 g fiber, 21 g sugars, 1.5 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 25 mg sodium
5. Mint Chip Ice Cream
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Mint Chip
Mint chip lovers rejoice! This healthy version combines avocado, banana, and Greek yogurt for a creamy finish that leaves you totally satisfied, thanks to a hefty dose of protein and monounsaturated fats.
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SERVINGS: 3 to 4 / MAKES: 3 cups /1½ pints
½ c plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 avocado
3 frozen bananas
1 tsp peppermint extract
⅓ c mini chocolate chips
1. COMBINE the first 5 ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and creamy.
2. STIR in the chocolate chips.
3. TRANSFER to a loaf pan and freeze at least 4 hours.
NUTRITION (per serving) 247 cal, 5 g pro, 35 g carb, 7 g fiber, 20 g sugars, 12.5 g fat, 4 g sat fat, 15 mg sodium
6. mango
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Mango Madness
This 3-ingredient tropical treat is like the perfect summer day in your mouth. Top with berries for extra zing and dose of antioxidants and fiber.
SERVINGS: 3 to 4 / MAKES: 3 cups /1½ pints
¾ c plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2½ c frozen mango
1. COMBINE all the ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and creamy.
2. SERVE immediately.
NUTRITION (per serving) 93 cal, 4 g pro, 17 g carb, 2 g fiber, 16 g sugars, 1 g fat, 0.5 g sat fat, 15 mg sodium
7. Peach Orange Ice cream
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Peachy Orange
Think: sophisticated creamsicle. This simple concoction is a peachy-orange scoop of perfection.
SERVINGS: 2 to 3 / MAKES: 2 cups /1 pints
⅓ c canned coconut cream
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 c frozen peaches
1. COMBINE all the ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and creamy.
2. TRANSFER to a loaf pan and freeze at least 4 hours.
NUTRITION (per serving) 199 cal, 1 g pro, 39 g carb, 1 g fiber, 37 g sugars, 5.5 g fat, 5 g sat fat, 13 mg sodium
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
7 Healthy Ice Creams
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