I scream, you scream, summer is undoubtedly the season for ice cream! And homemade ice cream is good in spring, summer, fall, winter– it’s delicious all the time!

Making your own homemade ice cream is much simpler than it seems, and you can easily satisfy your sweet tooth at home and get your tastebuds swooning.

Making Your Own Ice Cream at Home

Not only do we know all the ingredients that go into its creation, but we can also make your favorite food combinations and play with seasonal ingredients you love.

You probably think, “I would love to make my own ice cream but I don’t have an ice cream maker.” Fortunately, the ice cream maker is not essential, preparing ice creams without it takes a little more time and effort, but you will see, the result is worth it.

Here are three recipes for homemade ice cream you can make without investing in an ice cream maker!

1. Mint Chocolate Ice Cream

A classic. While it may not be as green as you expect it to be, it will be just as yummy!

Prep time: 25 minutes

Waiting time: 4-6 hours

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 cups of whipped cream
• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
• 3/4 cup small pieces of chocolate

Preparation

1. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, whip the cream until you have stiff peaks.
2. Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk in the whipped cream with a spatula.
3. Add the chopped mint and chocolate and mix gently.
4. Transfer the mixture to freezer-friendly containers and freeze for 4-6 hours.

2. Blueberry Maple Ice Cream

A seemingly strange combination that will have you scooping seconds!

Prep time: 25 minutes

Waiting time: 4 hours

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 cups of whipped cream
• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 3 tbsp maple syrup

Preparation

1. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, whip the cream until you have stiff peaks.
2. Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk in the whipped cream with a spatula.
3. Add the blueberries and maple syrup and mix gently.
4. Transfer the mixture to freezer-friendly containers and freeze for 4-6 hours.

Do you love blueberries? Here’s the perfect recipe for you: Chia Seed & Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal

3. 2-Ingredient Vegan Banana & Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Not only is it vegan, but it’s also the simplest ice cream you can make. This is also perfect for anyone who is lactose intolerant as it has no dairy but all of the merry.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Waiting Time: 2 hours

Serving: 2-3

Ingredients

• 3 bananas
• 1/2 cup of chocolate chips

Preparation

1. Slice the bananas and place them on a baking sheet.
2. Place in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
3. Once frozen, add the banana slices to the food processor and mix until you obtain a smooth texture.
4. Place in a bowl and add in the chocolate chips. Mix to combine everything.
5. Transfer the mixture to a freezer-friendly container and keep it in the freezer.

Try these homemade ice cream recipes and don’t hesitate to combine your favorites ingredients.

The best part about homemade ice cream is that you can modify it with the ingredients you want - add different fruits, sauces, and fun elements (like marshmallows or waffle cone pieces). If you came up with a delicious original combination, we would love to hear about it!

Looking for more healthy treats? Try our Vegan Chocolate Mousse recipe - you won’t believe what it’s made with.