Heart-Healthy Homemade Peach Ice Cream
Treat yourself to a guilt-free summer dessert with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Peach Ice Cream, a creamy and refreshing delight packed with wholesome ingredients! Made with ripe, juicy peaches, protein-rich low-fat yogurt, and a hint of natural sweetness from honey, this dairy-free and cholesterol-friendly ice cream swaps heavy cream for unsweetened almond milk and boosts its nutritional profile with chia seeds. The zesty addition of lemon juice complements the fruity peach flavor while the vanilla extract lends a subtle, aromatic sweetness. With no need for an ice cream maker, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for health-conscious dessert lovers looking to indulge without compromise. Perfect for a hot day, enjoy it as a light dessert or pair it with fresh peach slices for an extra burst of flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Ripe peaches
- 2 cups Low-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
Instructions
Peel and chop the ripe peaches into small pieces. Reserve a few slices for garnish if desired.
Place the chopped peaches in a blender and add the low-fat yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and unsweetened almond milk.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Depending on the power of your blender, this may take about 2-3 minutes.
Once blended, pour the mixture into a mixing bowl and stir in the chia seeds. The chia seeds will add a delicate crunch and boost the nutritional value.
Pour the peach mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe container. Cover with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap.
Place the container in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, take it out and use a fork to stir the mixture, scraping the frozen edges towards the center. This helps to maintain a smooth and creamy texture.
Continue this process for about 3 hours or until the ice cream is set and fully frozen.
Once the ice cream has reached your desired consistency, scoop it into bowls and serve immediately. Garnish with reserved peach slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 424 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.2 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 1248 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2341 mg | 50% | |
*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.
