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    Low Sugar, Dairy-Free Vanilla Ice Cream

    Published: May 27, 2019 · Modified: Jun 21, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    This amazing low sugar, dairy-free vanilla ice cream recipe is the BEST way to satisfy your craving - Less than eight grams of sugar per serving.

    Low sugar vanilla ice cream made with coconut milk and honey

     

    It's gettin' to be that time...the hot, sweaty days of summer, when we all scurry from one air-conditioned establishment to another.

    Despite being just days away from June, we actually had a bit of a cold front in Tucson over the holiday weekend (and by 'cold front', I mean mid-80s, lol).

    I don't mind it, though, because I know what's coming!

    Day after day of 100 degree weather, disallowing any skin to cement contact for at least three months...

    The good thing about hot months is that it encourages cold food consumption, namely VANILLA ICE CREAM!!! Haha, I screamed ice cream. 🙂

    How do you make low sugar ice cream?

    I've tried many an ice cream recipe over the years, and this is not only my favorite, but also the lowest sugar recipe I've concocted.

    By combining full-fat coconut milk, which has a natural sweetness, an unrefined sweetener, and stevia, you can make a delicious and satisfying substitute for those cream and sugar-laden pints!

    Low sugar vanilla ice cream recipe

    What if I don't like coconut?

    While I typically make this ice cream with coconut milk, I have also successfully made it with heavy whipping cream as well, which is a bit more authentic in taste.

    What sweeteners can I use?

    I usually opt for honey, but maple syrup and coconut sugar both work as well! Maple syrup and coconut sugar are less sweet than honey, so you may want to add a bit more or just add in more stevia to taste.

    Can I make this without a machine?

    I have a used Cuisinart ice cream maker that I bought off of Ebay about ten years ago, and it has worked fairly well, but if you're seeking a way to make it sans machine, you might check out this post.

    If you're looking for some other ice cream alternatives, check out some of these recipes!

    Perfect Chocolate Ice Cream

    Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream

    Fantasy Melted Chocolate Ice Cream

    Mock Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Low sugar vanilla ice cream made with coconut milk and honey
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    Low Sugar, Dairy-Free Vanilla Ice Cream

    This amazing low sugar, dairy-free vanilla ice cream recipe is the BEST way to satisfy your craving - Less than eight grams of sugar per serving.

    Prep Time12 mins
    Cook Time8 mins
    Chill Time3 hrs
    Total Time3 hrs 20 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Grain-Free, Ice Cream
    Servings: 4 small servings
    Calories: 269kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups full-fat, canned coconut milk (see Notes)
    • 3 large egg yolks
    • 1 Tbsp sweetener of your choice (honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar)
    • ⅛ tsp sea salt
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • stevia to taste

    Instructions

    • In a medium pot, whisk egg yolks, sweetener, and salt together.

    • Whisk in coconut milk until well combined.
    • Place pot on the stove over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 8 minutes. Don't boil the mixture, you just want it lightly steaming.
    • Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the vanilla and stevia, to taste.
    • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and chill until cold.
    • Process in an ice cream maker, according to your maker's directions.
    • Eat straightaway or freeze 1-2 hours.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts based on using honey. WW SmartPoints: 14
     

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 7.7g | Fiber: 2g | Calories: 269kcal | Fat: 24.8g | Protein: 4.1g | Carbohydrates: 10.1g

    Recipe adapted from Mommypotamus

    Notes:

    This is the coconut milk I like to use (NO gums, starches, or additives!).

    These are some of the items I use to make this recipe:


    Recipe steps:

    Mixing the egg yolks, honey, and salt...

    Whisk in the milk...

    After eight minutes of heating...

    Once heated and thickened, pour into a bowl...

     

    Post-churn...

    Dairy-free vanilla ice cream with honey

     

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    1. Nat

      July 12, 2022 at 9:14 am

      So friggin good

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    2. Nat

      July 12, 2022 at 9:12 am

      This tastes like ice cream😘

      Reply
    3. Tammy

      March 03, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      How is this recipe vegan, but contains egg yolks?

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