Heart-Healthy Fresh Mint Ice Cream
Indulge in a creamy, guilt-free treat with our *Heart-Healthy Fresh Mint Ice Cream*! This refreshing dessert combines the natural goodness of fresh mint leaves, unsweetened almond milk, and low-fat Greek yogurt to create a light yet luscious texture without the heavy cream. Sweetened with honey and kissed with pure vanilla extract, each spoonful delivers a smooth, aromatic balance of sweetness and flavor. For those craving a touch of decadence, optional dark chocolate chips add a delightful crunch to every bite. Made with wholesome ingredients, this heart-healthy recipe is perfect for anyone seeking a nutritious yet indulgent dessert. Plus, it’s easy to prepare, with just 30 minutes of hands-on time before your ice cream maker works its magic. Serve this homemade minty delight after dinner or on a sunny afternoon for a cool, satisfying treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed Fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine 1.5 cups of almond milk and the packed cup of fresh mint leaves. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until it begins to simmer. Remove it from the heat, cover, and let it steep for 30 minutes to infuse the milk with mint.
Strain the mint leaves from the milk using a fine mesh sieve, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the mint leaves and return the milk to the saucepan.
Add the honey and 0.5 cup of almond milk to the saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring until the mixture is well combined.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 0.5 cup of almond milk until smooth. Gradually add this slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and Greek yogurt until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours.
Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Towards the end of churning, add the dark chocolate chips, if using, to the ice cream maker.
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2-4 hours or until firm before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.7 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 406 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.4 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 162.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 1858 mg | 143% | |
| Iron | 29.1 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 2460 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
