Healthy Recipes for National Ice Cream Month
Posted on July 18, 2023 by CHS
July is National Ice Cream Month. Did you know the average American consumes about four gallons of ice cream a year!. With the Summer months starting to heat up, keeping cool with an icy treat can be very refreshing, especially when it is healthy. Making ice cream together is a fun activity to practice math skills, experiment, discuss new ingredients, and engage with you. We hope that you find a flavor and health-safe recipe from the selection below that you can try for yourself, with your family, or in child care settings.
Chocolate Flavors:
- Tahini Chocolate Banana Soft Serve (NUT ALLERGY ALERT - Tahini is made from sesame seeds)
- Chocolate Sweet Potato Ice Cream
- Pomegranate and Dark Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
- Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
- Chocolate Coffee Ice Cream (NUT ALLERGY ALERT – calls for nut butter and almond milk)
Fruit Flavors:
- Mango-Basil Ice Cream (Vegan)
- Mango-Melon Sorbet (Vegan)
- Paleo Blueberry Crumble Ice Cream (ALLERGY ALERT – this contains arrowroot, cashews, and gelatin)
- Raspberry Ice Cream (NUT ALLERGY ALERT – this calls for almond milk)
- Piña Colada Nice Ice Cream (SUN ALERT – Citrus -based fruits can cause sun sensitivity/sun burns. Be sure to wash thoroughly before spending time in the sun)
- Turmeric Chai Latte Ice Cream
- Superfood Soft Serve with Acai Swirl (NUT ALLERGY ALERT – contains sesame seeds and walnuts)
- 2-Ingredient Strawberry Soft Serve
- Coconut Ice Cream with Passionfruit and Melon Salad (ALLERGY ALERT – contains gelatin)
Remember to carefully read the ingredient lists to prevent any possible allergic reactions or health concerns. If you would like to learn more about the history of ice cream, please visit the PBS website to Explore the Delicious History of Ice Cream.
References:
Get Ready to Melt Over These 25 Healthy Ice Cream Recipes | camillestyles
Healthy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes | Eatingwell
Sun-related Skin Condition Triggered by Chemicals in Certain Plants, Fruits | Mayo Clinic
21 better-for-you ice-creams for summer | Taste
Everything You Should Know About Phytophotodermatitis | Healthline
Easy Homemade Ice Cream | Full-Time Kid | PBS Parents - YouTube
National Ice Cream Month and Day: July and July 16, 2023 (census.gov)
Explore the History of Ice Cream | The History Kitchen | PBS Food