Low Fat Creamy Pumpkin Ice Cream
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this irresistibly light *Low Fat Creamy Pumpkin Ice Cream*. Bursting with the warmth of pumpkin pie spice and the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree, this dessert offers the perfect balance between creamy decadence and guilt-free indulgence. Made with low-fat milk and fat-free half and half, it’s a healthier twist on a classic treat, yet it still delivers a rich, velvety texture. Sweetened with a blend of granulated sugar and light brown sugar for depth of flavor, and enhanced with vanilla extract, this ice cream is a must-try for pumpkin lovers. Quick to prepare and easily churned in your ice cream maker, it’s the perfect dessert option for a crowd—or a sweet treat to keep stocked in your freezer. Serve it in bowls, waffle cones, or alongside your favorite fall pies for a deliciously satisfying experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 1.5 cups Low-fat milk
- 1 cup Fat-free half and half
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the low-fat milk and fat-free half and half, stirring continuously to ensure the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt, incorporating them thoroughly.
Pour the mixture into the bowl of your ice cream maker.
Process the mixture in the ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions, generally about 25-30 minutes, or until the ice cream reaches your desired consistency.
Transfer the pumpkin ice cream into a lidded airtight container, smoothing the top.
Place the ice cream in the freezer for an additional 2 hours or until fully hardened and scoopable.
Serve the ice cream in bowls or cones, as preferred, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 929 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.0 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.9 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 864 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 941 mg | 20% | |
*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.
