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Rich and creamy, this Keto Ice Cream recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth for just 1.5 grams of net carbs! It’s so easy to make low carb ice cream at home, with just 3 ingredients and no ice cream machine.
Summer is around the corner, the temperatures increase and so do the cravings for ice cream. Chances are that if you are on a low carb diet, you simply resist the cravings. But it should not be the case, at all!
This easy recipe combine keto and ice cream into a frozen treat that tastes like the real thing. But without all the carbs and sugars. My friend, it’s time to say goodbye to expensive items like Rebel, Breyers, Halo Top, or Enlightened ice cream. Grab 3 ingredients and get ready to make your own carb friendly ice cream at home.
Why you will love this recipe
- No churn 3 ingredient recipe. This keto ice cream recipe is so quick and easy to make. You only need 3 ingredients, 5 minutes of your day, and no ice cream maker or ninja creami.
- Low carb and keto-friendly. A serving of this carbless ice cream has only 1.5 grams of net carbs and no added sugar. Your sweet tooth is going to cheer up at first lick.
- Creamy and delicious. Sweet, rich and oh so delicious, this keto gelato tastes just like the real thing, but with no sugar and no carb.
- Customizable and versatile. This simple recipe offers the perfect base for flavor variations, toppings, mix-ins and serving ideas. What is more, you can make it vegan, dairy-free and high protein.
Recipe ingredients
- Heavy cream. This recipe requires full fat heavy creamy, unsweetened to avoid added sugars. Low fat cream is not suitable because it would not produce the same soft serve consistency. For dairy-free keto ice cream, replace with full fat coconut cream.
- Granulated sweeter. I like using monk fruit sweetener, but you are free to sweeten heavy cream with other zero carb sweeteners such as erythritol, xylitol, allulose or Swerve. Stevia is not recommended, it has a bitter aftertaste.
- Xanthan gum. A small amount of xanthan gum will ensure that the keto gelato sets and becomes smooth. Further, it prevents the cream from icing up in the freezer.
As promised, this 3 ingredient keto ice cream recipe only requires heavy cream, sweetener, and xanthan gum. Nevertheless, I recommend mixing in a teaspoon of vanilla extract. It will add an irresistible vanilla-y flavor. Or experiment with different flavors to make your favorite gelato without carbs.
Keto friendly ice cream flavors
- Dark chocolate. Blend heavy cream and sweetener with 2 to 3 tablespoons of sugar free cocoa powder. Serve with chocolate chips and melted chocolate for a brownie batter flavor.
- Peanut butter. Add 3 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter before blending. You can serve it with crumbled keto peanut butter cookies or dark chocolate chips for cookie dough keto ice cream.
- Buttered pecan. Beat the heavy cream base with 2 teaspoons of butter and fold through a handful of chopped pecans before serving. Or try making my butter pecan ice cream keto friendly.
- Coffee. Before serving, pour a bit of cold keto coffee or protein coffee over the ice cream. It will tastes like Italian affogato, but low carb and guilt-free.
- Salted caramel. Enjoy drizzled with keto caramel sauce and add a sprinkle of salt for an extra kick.
- Strawberry cheesecake. Blend the mixture with a teaspoon vanilla extract and then serve with fresh strawberries or keto strawberry jam on top.
- Mint chocolate chips. Enrich the taste with a teaspoon of peppermint extract and stir in a handful of dark chocolate chips before eating.
- Cookies and cream. Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract and fold through pieces of keto Oreos. If you don’t have them, replace with low carb chocolate & cream cookies.
- Pistachio. Try blending heavy cream, sweetener and xanthan gum with three tablespoons of pistachio butter or pistachio paste. Enjoy with crushed pistachios on top for the best experience.
How to make keto ice cream without carbs
Prepare the base. Add heavy cream, granulated sweetener and xanthan gum to a blender or food processor. Blend for a couple of minutes, or until the mixtures reaches a soft serve consistency. If you don’t have a blender, place all ingredients into a tall bowl or jar and beat until smooth with a hand mixer.
Freeze and serve. Transfer the ice cream base to an airtight food container and freeze for minimum 4 hours. Make sure you stir the mixture every 30 minutes so that it won’t freeze and get icy. When you are ready to serve, remove from the freezer and let it sit for about 10 minutes before eating.
Storage directions
Leftovers can be stored in the freezer for up to one month. To preserve taste and texture, place the no carb ice cream into an airtight container or in a loaf pan lined with parchment paper and cover well to prevent freezer burns. Freeze for up to 1 month. If before serving it is too icy, let the sugar free ice cream sit on the counter for about 15 minutes.
Success tips
- Make dairy-free vegan keto ice cream by replacing heavy cream with full fat coconut cream. Please note than coconut cream is not the same as coconut milk, they are two different products.
- Customize your keto diet ice cream with additional mix-ins and flavors. Some of the best ideas are vanilla extract, cocoa powder, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and pecans.
- Add a scoop of whey protein powder before blending to combine protein ice cream and keto in a single recipe. You may need to thin the cream with a splash of milk, in case it gets too thick.
- Make low carb ice cream with an ice cream machine or in the ninja creami for a creamier texture. After bleeding it, add the mixture to your ice cream maker, churn for about 30 minutes, and freeze.
More keto dessert recipes
- Keto banana bread
- Protein cheesecake
- Keto peanut butter cookies
- Greek yogurt brownies
- Protein cookies with Greek yogurt
- Cottage cheese chocolate ice cream
- Protein cookie dough
- Chocolate keto cake
Keto Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream, or coconut cream
- 2 to 3 tbsp granulated sweetener, such as erythritol, monk fruit sweetener or xylitol
- ¼ tsp xanthan gum
Instructions
- Add heavy cream, granulated sweetener and xanthan gum to a blender or food processor. Blend for a couple of minutes, or until the keto ice cream reaches a soft serve consistency.If you don’t have a blender, place all ingredients into a tall bowl or jar and beat until smooth using a hand mixer.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and freeze for minimum 4 hours. Stir every 30 minutes to prevent the ice cream from getting icy.
- Remove from the freezer about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- 202.9 calories
- 1.5 g NET carbs
- 7.3 g carbohydrates
- 21.5 g fat
- 13.5 g saturated fat
- 1.7 g protein
This is similar to a recipe that I use for “stabilized whipped topping”, heavy whipping cream, sweetener and vanilla extract with a whisk gives you similar to Reddi-whip whipped topping, adding 1/4 tsp xanthan gum when using a whisk gives you something similar to Cool Whip “stabilized whipped topping”.
I used your recipe with my smoothie blender and it only took a few seconds.
I made butter pecan and vanilla, I stirred in shredded pecans when I started the freezing process, adding the minced pecans at the beginning of the freezing process gave it a nice texture.
Plain vanilla is good too but it has more of a Cool Whip flavor and texture.
I will definitely be making this since I don’t have the counter space being in a small apartment for an ice cream maker and the boyfriend really liked the butter pecan.
FYI, If you have a BJ’s Wholesale Club membership, their heavy whipping cream doesn’t have mono and diglycerides or polysorbate 80 and is $4.99 per quart.
Hey dear Zoey,
thank you very much for your feedback. And thank you for the recommendations, it was very kind and helpful from you 😉
I am so glad to hear that you liked this keto ice cream recipe. Quick and easy to make, and super satisfying. I LOVE the butter pecan ice cream flavor, by the way. Great choice, so good!
I wish you a great day,
Matteo
Oh! A different ice cream for dessert ?
Hey Constantino,
thanks so much for your comment 😉 It makes me happy that you appreciate this low calorie ice cream keto recipe. It’s definitely perfect as a healthy dessert for Summer days.
I wish you a great weekend,
Matteo
Wow, the recipe of keto ice cream I will add the peanut butter, is a dream!
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Hey dear Liza,
thanks a lot for your kind feedback 😉
I love the addition of peanut butter here, what for a great idea. Suggestion, mix in some dark chocolate chips and it will taste like Reese’s peanut butter cup keto ice cream.
Have a great day,
Matteo