Light Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Indulge in the refreshing and guilt-free delight of Light Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, a creamy homemade treat that combines the richness of dark chocolate with the invigorating coolness of peppermint. Made with a lighter base of low-fat milk and just a touch of heavy cream, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of creamy texture and lower calorie content. The addition of pure peppermint extract infuses every bite with a crisp, cooling flavor, while dark chocolate chips or chunks offer irresistible bursts of sweetness. Whip up this crowd-pleaser in just 10 minutes of prep time using your ice cream maker, and customize the look with a hint of green food coloring for a classic touch. Perfect for summer afternoons or as a sophisticated dessert, Light Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a must-try recipe for mint lovers seeking a lighter take on a beloved frozen classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Low-fat milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 2 drops Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the low-fat milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Stir in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and food coloring (if using) until the mixture is well combined.
Turn on your ice cream maker and pour the mixture into the machine’s bowl according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Churn the mixture for 15-20 minutes or until it starts to thicken and reach a soft-serve consistency.
In the last 5 minutes of churning, add the dark chocolate chips or chunks, allowing them to incorporate evenly into the ice cream.
Once the ice cream is ready, transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2-3 hours to firm up.
When ready to serve, scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones and garnish with extra chocolate chips or fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.0 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.0 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 278 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 320 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.2 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 171.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 680 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 402 mg | 9% | |
*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.
