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    Keto Ice Cream Recipe | No Ice Cream Machine Needed

    Published: Jun 5, 2023 · Modified: Jul 9, 2023 · By: Joe Duff

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    Rich, creamy, and perfectly sweetened, this toasted almond keto ice cream is to die for! And you don’t even need an ice cream machine to make it. Oh, and the best part is this homemade keto ice cream has only 1 NET CARB per serving!

    A couple of scoops of toasted almond ice cream in a white bowl.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Keto Ice Cream Recipe
      • Why This Recipe Works
      • Ingredients
      • How To Make Keto Ice Cream
      • Tips To Make The Best Recipe
      • How To Store Keto Ice Cream
      • FAQS About This Keto Ice Cream Recipe
        • What kind of ice cream can I eat on keto?
        • What makes keto ice cream different?
        • Is Halo Top keto ice cream actually keto?
    • More Keto Ice Cream Recipes
    • Keto Ice Cream Recipe | No Ice Cream Machine Needed
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    The Best Keto Ice Cream Recipe

    If you miss eating ice cream on the keto diet and don't want to make a recipe that calls for using an ice cream machine, this recipe is for you!

    This easy no churn homemade keto ice cream is sugar free, guilt-free, and actually tasty. It's velvety rich and scoopable ice cream with just the right amount of sweetness, and it tastes like a creamy cheesecake blended with toasted almonds.

    Honestly, it tastes like something you would get at a fancy ice cream shop!

    Not to mention, it packs a ton of good fat for balancing out your macros. It's basically a keto fat bomb in ice cream form.

    By the way, I have a ton of other keto ice cream recipes you can try after this. This peanut butter ice cream, mint chocolate chip, and strawberry ice cream are some of my favorites. They also don't require an ice cream machine and are made in just a mason jar.

    Oh, and for something a little different, you can make this frozen yogurt recipe!

    Why This Recipe Works

    No churn ice cream. You don't need an ice cream machine or ice cream maker for this recipe. Just a little mixing and freezing. That's it!

    The texture. Some keto ice cream brands have a fake texture, but this recipe makes ice cream with a legit texture that's so close to traditional ice cream.

    Simple ingredients. This recipe is made with just 7 ingredients, and they're all really basic.

    Three scoops of keto ice cream in a bowl.

    Ingredients

    As I already mentioned, all you need to make this ice cream are 7 ingredients, and those ingredients are:

    • 1 cup coconut full fat milk 
    • ¾ cups heavy cream
    • About ¼ cup almond butter
    • 3.5 oz. cream cheese
    • ¼  cup erythritol
    • 1 teaspoon Almond extract

    Super simple stuff, right? All of these ingredients make regular vanilla ice cream with an elevated creaminess and delightful almond flavor. 

    And speaking of almonds, this keto ice cream actually uses a lot of the same ingredients as my keto almond cake, so I highly recommend checking that out next! It even goes incredibly well with a scoop of this yummy ice cream on top.

    A bowl of coconut milk, a bowl of almond butter, a bowl of erythritol, a bowl of cream cheese, and a bowl of heavy cream all on a grey counter.

    How To Make Keto Ice Cream

    1. Beat the heavy cream: Whisk the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until peaks form.

    A bowl of mixed heavy cream and coconut milk, a bowl of erythritol, a bowl of almond butter, and a bowl of toasted almonds all on a grey counter.

    2. Combine the ingredients: Separately whisk the cream cheese with the erythritol in another bowl. Add this mixture to the mixing bowl with the heavy cream. Mix everything together, then add the coconut milk and almond butter and mix until it all combines.

    A bowl of mixed coconut milk, heavy cream, and streaks of almond butter. Behind it is a bowl of toasted almonds.

    3. Freeze: Pour the ice cream into a mold, sprinkle with toasted almonds, and let it freeze overnight. The next day, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a minute, scoop it out, and enjoy!

    A bowl of mixed almond ice cream with a bowl of toasted almonds behind it.

    Tips To Make The Best Recipe

    • Use an electric whisker to mix the ingredients.
    • Use granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener for the sugar in this recipe.
    • Use pecans instead of almonds for butter pecan ice cream.
    • Swap the almond butter for classic peanut butter, cashew butter, and sunflower seed butter.
    • Swap the almond extract for vanilla extract for a classic vanilla bean ice cream.

    A rectangular tin with almond ice cream topped with toasted almonds. Behind it is a bowl of toasted almonds.

    How To Store Keto Ice Cream

    So, this keto ice cream recipe will make about 6 servings, so you should have plenty to enjoy throughout the week. And storing this homemade keto ice cream is just like storing any regular ice cream. 

    You can store your toasted almond ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months. Since it stores so well, you'll want to double or triple the recipe. At least, that's what I always do since it's a family favorite in the Duff household.

    A bunch of toasted almond ice cream in a white bowl.

    FAQS About This Keto Ice Cream Recipe

    What kind of ice cream can I eat on keto?

    Any ice cream that is low in net carbs and sugar is ok to eat on keto. There are actually a few great choices on this low calorie ice cream list, so check that out.

    What makes keto ice cream different?

    The main difference between keto ice cream and regular ice cream is that keto ice cream is made with a sugar substitute that has zero calories, and it uses unsweetened milk.

    Is Halo Top keto ice cream actually keto?

    Yes, it has about 7 net carbs per pint with no added sugar, so it is keto.

    A bunch of scoops of almond ice cream on top of one another in a white bowl.

    More Keto Ice Cream Recipes

    • Keto almond milk ice cream
    • Butter pecan keto ice cream
    • Peanut butter keto ice cream
    • Keto chocolate ice cream
    • Mint chocolate chip keto ice cream
    • Keto coffee ice cream
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    Keto Ice Cream Recipe | No Ice Cream Machine Needed

    Three scoops of almond ice cream in a white bowl.
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    5 from 2 reviews

    Rich, creamy, and perfectly sweetened, this toasted almond keto ice cream is to die for! And you don’t even need an ice cream machine to make it. But the best part is this homemade keto ice cream has only 1 NET CARB per serving!

    • Author: The Diet Chef
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: Keto Low carb

    Ingredients

    1 cup (240ml) coconut full fat milk

    ¾ cups (200ml) heavy cream

    About ¼ cup (65g) almond butter

    3.5 oz. (100g) cream cheese

    ¼ cup (50g) granulated erythritol

    1 tsp Almond extract

    Instructions

    1. Whisk heavy cream in a mixing bowl.
    2. Separately whisk the cream cheese with the sugar, then add it in a a mixing bowl with heavy cream.
    3. Combine, then add coconut milk. Finally add the almond butter.
    4. Pour into a mold, sprinkle with toasted almonds and leave in the freezer overnight. 

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 225
    • Fat: 22
    • Carbohydrates: 2.8
    • Fiber: 1.6
    • Protein: 2.6

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    1. Josh says

      July 14, 2022 at 3:18 pm

      Hot damn this is good Joe.






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    2. Rich says

      July 17, 2022 at 8:18 pm

      Turned out 💯🔥






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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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