Low Fat Mint Chip Ice Cream
Indulge guilt-free with this creamy and refreshing Low Fat Mint Chip Ice Cream, the perfect sweet treat for health-conscious dessert lovers. Made with non-fat milk and low-fat half-and-half, this recipe combines indulgence with a lighter twist, delivering all the flavor with fewer calories. A hint of pure peppermint extract, a touch of vanilla, and a dash of green food coloring create the classic minty essence and vibrant hue, while mini chocolate chips add a delightful burst of texture in every bite. With an easy homemade base thickened by cornstarch and chilled to perfection, this ice cream is churned to soft-serve consistency in your ice cream maker before being frozen to scoopable bliss. Ready in under an hour (plus chilling time) and designed to serve 6, this healthier dessert option is perfect for summer gatherings or satisfying cravings anytime.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Non-fat milk
- 1 cup Low-fat half-and-half
- 0.75 cup Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pure peppermint extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 drops Green food coloring
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine non-fat milk, low-fat half-and-half, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk together until no lumps remain.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken and comes to a gentle boil. This process takes about 8-10 minutes.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until well combined.
Cover the mixture with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate until fully chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
In the last few minutes of churning, add the mini chocolate chips and allow them to mix in evenly.
Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.
Scoop and serve to enjoy a refreshing, low-fat mint chip ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 877 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.9 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 865 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1008 mg | 21% | |
*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.
