14 Simple Ice Cream Recipes You Can Make At Home

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There’s nothing like cooling off at the end of a hot summer’s day with a nice big bowl of ice cream. It’s simple to make at home, delicious, and refreshing. Plus, there are so many flavors to choose from. Here are thirteen simple homemade ice cream recipes that you have got to try before summer ends.

1. Coffee Ice Cream (No Churn)

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It might be too hot outside for an afternoon coffee, but it’s never too hot outside for a nice bowl of homemade coffee ice cream. This recipe has no dairy, coconut milk, or churning for a cool and easy treat you’ll love.

2. Pineapple Popsicles

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No need to wait for summer to enjoy these pineapple popsicles. Quick and easy to make, these fruity treats are just as delicious and refreshing in the colder months. You can use fresh, canned, or frozen pineapple for a quick and easy dessert idea.

3. Chocolate N’ice Cream

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Chocolate n’ice cream is just as good as it looks. This banana-based ice cream doesn’t even have to taste like bananas if you choose your bananas correctly. It’s fast and easy once the bananas are frozen. Just quick blend in a food processor and dessert is served.

4. Coconut Banana N’ice Cream

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Coconut banana n’ice cream is a tropical flavor blend that delivers on a hot summer day every single time. Enjoy topped with some shredded coconut, pineapple chunks, or chopped bananas.

5. Pumpkin Ice Cream

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This pumpkin ice cream tastes like everything you imagine fall to be. It has a great balance of sweetness and warm spices, and it’s perfect for those of you who just cannot wait for the hot days of summer to turn to the cooler days of autumn.

6. Strawberry Ice Cream

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This strawberry ice cream is made with a secret ingredient you won’t believe actually works for making ice cream. Cottage cheese. You won’t believe how creamy and delicious it is, and you can feel good about what you’re eating.

7. Cherry Nice Cream

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Cherry lovers will adore this cherry n’ice cream. Made with frozen cherries, you can’t beat the fresh flavor that this ice cream delivers. Top with nuts or chopped fresh cherries. It’s a healthy dessert you can actually feel good about enjoying, even if you have seconds.

8. Pineapple Whip

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If you love the stuff at Disneyland, you’ll really love this homemade pineapple whip. It’s far less expensive to make at home, and the flavor is identical. It’s cool, refreshing, and will help you feel like you’re on vacation all over again.

9. Peach Popsicles

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Want to cool off in a tasty way this summer? Try these homemade peach popsicles. They’re a refreshing treat at the end of a long day. The peaches deliver a wonderful summer taste, and you can have a few of them without worrying about it.

10. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

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Love the flavor of peanut butter cups? This chocolate peanut butter banana ice cream gets you pretty darn close, and you can almost completely avoid the flavor of bananas by using green bananas instead of yellow.

11. Homemade Dip-In Dots Ice Cream

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Ever had the stuff at your local mall? Those little dots of ice cream that are sold at the little ice cream stands? This homemade dip-in-dots ice cream is so much tastier with real flavor and is actually better for you too.

12. Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream

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This recipe is a great reason to pull out your ice cream maker. Prep the batter in minutes and enjoy a bowl of dairy-free chocolate ice cream in no time. It’s chocolatey, homemade goodness at it’s best.

13. Strawberry N’ice Cream

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Strawberry n’ice cream is just as refreshing and summery as it looks. Made with frozen strawberries, you can enjoy a bowl of this in minutes. All you need is a food processor and dessert is served after a quick blend.

14. Pumpkin N’ice Cream

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We might not be over the hot weather yet, but many people are already counting down the days until Fall With the change of seasons comes a change in flavors. This pumpkin n’ice cream is dairy-free, and plant-based, and satisfies your pumpkin cravings for Fall.

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Need more dessert ideas? The Gracious Pantry has you covered. These recipes allow you to enjoy your dessert without guilt because they are made with healthy, whole-food ingredients. These are healthy comfort foods at their best.

Author: Tiffany McCauley

Title: Food and Travel Journalist

Expertise: Food, cooking, travel

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Tiffany McCauley is a nationally syndicated writer and an award-winning cookbook author and food blogger. She has been featured on MSN, Huffington Post, Country Living Magazine, HealthLine, Redbook, and many more. Her food specialty is healthy comfort food recipes.

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