17 Recipes for Healthy Ice Cream

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The #1 Best Equipment for Healthy Ice Cream

You can absolutely make any of these recipes without fancy equipment. All you need is a blender, something to store the ice cream in, and a great ice cream scoop! HOWEVER….I will say, having my Ninja Creami has been such a game-changer for making healthy ice cream recipes.

This thing is 100% worth the hype and will transform just about any ingredients into thick, super creamy, sweet ice cream every single time! I love mine, and if you plan on making several healthier ice cream recipes, I can’t recommend it enough.

17 Healthy Ice Cream Recipes That Actually Taste AMAZING

1. Biscoff Ice Cream

Oh. My. Goodness. This Biscoff Ice Cream recipe is creamy, sweet, and one of my favorite summer treats right now! It’s infused with that signature warm, spiced flavor of Biscoff cookies in every single bite and I’m completely obsessed. Made with just 5 simple ingredients and super easy steps, it tastes every bit as indulgent as store-bought ice cream but secretly has 24 grams of protein. My kids and I love this easy ice cream, it’s a dream come true!

2. Limoncello Ice Cream

This Limoncello Ice Cream recipe is inspired by my recent trip to Italy! We had so much lemon gelato and lemon sorbet while we were there, and I knew I had to recreate it at home. Of course, I can’t find the MASSIVE lemons here in Oklahoma, like they had in Italy, but it’s still fun to create this healthy, higher-protein version at home. Light and sweet with a bright citrusy taste, you’d never guess this ice cream is made with yogurt and cottage cheese. My husband and I both agree that it tastes just like the versions we had on the Amalfi Coast! 

3. Margarita Ice Cream

This Margarita Ice Cream is creamy, refreshing, and tastes just like my favorite summer drink! Made with 8 grams of protein and no refined sugar, it’s a better-for-you treat that’s perfect for summer and alcohol-free, meaning it’s perfect for kids, too. With its sweet flavor and thick, creamy consistency, you’d never guess this isn’t traditional ice cream! I make it with my Ninja Creami, but I’m also including an easy blender option in case you don’t have one. Either way, this is one of my favorite warm-weather treats and I know you’ll love it, too!

4. Salted Caramel Ice Cream

This Salted Caramel Ice Cream is SO thick, ultra creamy, and super indulgent with chewy pieces of dates in each bite. You’d never guess that it’s naturally sweetened and made with cottage cheese! This ice cream has 18 grams of protein and only takes minutes to prep, but it’s so good and full of that creamy, caramel goodness we all love. Make it with a Ninja Creami or regular blender for the perfect summer treat! 

5. Guava Ice Cream

This Guava Ice Cream recipe is sweet, creamy, and one of my favorite things to make in the summer! Made with just four simple ingredients, it’s refined sugar-free and dairy-free for a super creamy dessert that’s secretly good for you. I make it with my Ninja Creami, but you can always make it in a blender instead. Serve it on its own, or add a dash of Tajín for the best refreshing ice cream recipe!

6. Banana Pudding Ice Cream

Why choose between banana pudding and ice cream when you can have both, thanks to this Banana Pudding Ice Cream Recipe?! This healthier ice cream is my new obsession and tastes just like the classic Southern dessert, but has 20 grams of protein. It’s thick, creamy, and made with cottage cheese instead of heavy cream! With vanilla wafer pieces sprinkled throughout, every bite is pure nostalgia with better-for-you ingredients and a delicious twist!

7. Cookie Dough Ice Cream

This Cookie Dough Ice Cream is perfectly sweet, creamy, and higher in protein! All you’ll need is a blender and airtight container to make this easy healthy treat. The cottage cheese gives this ice cream a creamy, tangy texture and flavor, the maple syrup sweetens it to perfection, and the almond butter cookie dough bits taste like real chocolate chip cookie dough. You’d never even guess that it has 19g of protein – every bite is SO good!

8. Brownie Batter Ice Cream

I’ve been making this Brownie Ice Cream recipe on repeat lately and I can’t get enough of it! Everyone in my family loves it, and it’s perfect for making a big batch and keeping on hand. Creamy, sweet, chocolatey, and made with a super easy, healthy twist. If you want to make brownie batter ice cream, then this recipe is truly the best!

9. Greek Yogurt Ice Cream

This Greek Yogurt Ice Cream recipe has been my go-to healthy frozen treat this summer! With only 3 ingredients and 15 grams of protein, I could not be more obsessed. It’s creamy, perfectly sweet, and SO easy to make! I love making it in my Ninja Creami for the creamiest texture, but it also works great made in a loaf pan or any airtight container. No blending required! Add any toppings you want for the BEST creamy yogurt ice cream.

10. Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream

Creamy, dreamy, and SO good! This Pistachio Cottage Cheese Ice Cream recipe has been my obsession lately. The pistachio flavor comes from real pistachios with a touch of vanilla and almond, and the cottage cheese adds protein for a healthy ice cream treat! With only 10 minutes of prep time and 17 grams of protein, this easy recipe only requires 5 ingredient for making the BEST, creamiest pistachio ice cream every single time

11. Best Recipe for Lemon Ice Cream

This Lemon Ice Cream Recipe is one of my favorite healthy frozen treats for summer! With 12g of protein per serving, it’s incredibly easy to make and you only need a blender to get started. The tangy, refreshing flavor and light, creamy texture are so good in this frozen dessert. Whip it up in a few minutes, freeze it, and serve – that’s it! If you’re an ice cream lover but are looking for a healthier option, then you’ll love this lemon ice cream recipe.

12. Healthy Pumpkin Ice Cream

This Pumpkin Ice Cream recipe has been one of my favorite fall traditions for years! It’s creamy, sweet, and perfectly pumpkiny, so you’d never guess that it’s secretly healthy and high protein! Made with cottage cheese, I love that each serving has 18 grams of protein. It can be made in the Ninja Creami or with just a simple blender, and you can add any mix-ins or toppings you want. My kids and I love this recipe!

13. Butter Pecan Ice Cream

This Ninja Creami Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe is thick, super creamy, and full of that signature buttery pecan flavor. It tastes even better than store-bought ice cream but secretly has 21 grams of protein for a better-for-you dessert! I love that it’s so incredibly easy to make and it’s one of those recipes I like to keep stocked in the freezer all summer long. This is such a good one, you’ll never go back to store-bought again!

14. Protein Ice Cream

Protein Ice Cream that tastes like an indulgent Snickers, but made healthier with better-for-you ingredients and extra protein! This recipe is easily mixed together, frozen, then made extra-creamy in the Ninja Creami. I love that it tastes like a chocolatey treat, but it has 14 grams of protein! And with just a 15-minute prep time, it couldn’t be easier to make.

15. Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

I could eat this Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream forever! After it went viral on social media with almost 1 million views, I knew that this healthy ice cream treat is something special. Made with cottage cheese for higher protein (16 grams) and sweetened with maple syrup, it’s one of my favorite healthy desserts!

16. Healthy Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream with 21 grams of protein that can be blended together in just 5 minutes! This easy recipe is made with just 4 ingredients, making it the best healthy treat for when you’re craving something sweet. Blend it together, freeze it overnight, and it’s ready to go! Cottage cheese ice cream is one of my favorite high-protein desserts, and this strawberry variation is SO good.

17. Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

The OG healthy, high-protein ice cream that started it all! This Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is creamy, sweet, and SO GOOD. The cottage cheese base gives it almost a cheesecake flavor and you can easily customize the mix-ins and toppings to make a delicious, healthy treat. Every ingredient goes in the blender and freezes so it’s easy to make and only takes 5 minutes of prep time!