Three Cheers for Ice Cream! – Plus 3 Delicious Recipes

What’s a better way to celebrate summer than enjoying a scoop (or two!) of your favorite ice cream? The month of July is National Ice Cream Month, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy this nice ice-cold treat.

Did you know that vanilla is the most popular ice cream flavor? However, there a ton of flavors to choose from, from sweet to tart, to even savory varieties. Not only are there different flavors of ice cream there are so many different varieties too!

Pick Your Favorite

You are probably quite familiar with the traditional ice cream treat made of the basic dairy ingredients of cream and milk, with the addition of sugar. However, newer ice-cream varieties have become increasingly popular, and they can be dairy-free. Dairy-free options are a great choice to have if you are lactose-intolerant, chose to be dairy-free, or just want to try something new. Check out these awesome, and delicious ice-cream options.

• Sorbet: Sorbet also known as “water-ice” or “Italian-ice” is a dairy-free dessert consisting mainly of frozen fruit. Sorbet is great when you are looking for something fruity and refreshing. It’s also the perfect treat to have that is sweet but can be found usually free of added sugars.

• Soy-based Ice Cream: Soy ice cream is a great dairy-free alternative. Soy milk is lactose-free and contains the same amount of protein as regular milk. Additionally, soy is cholesterol-free, and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids for heart health.

• Gelato: Looking for an even creamier ice cream treat? You may want to try the gelato! Gelato is a popular Italian ice cream dessert. It is much denser than regular ice cream because it contains more milk versus cream and is churned at a slower rate. What makes gelato so great is the flavors tend to be more intense and flavorful!

Make Your Own Ice Cream Dessert

While you can always grab a cone from your local shop or grocery store, you can also make ice cream at home. Depending on the flavor, it can be simple to make, and the kids can help too.

Maybe you missed the ice cream truck, or just do not feel like heading to the grocery store. That’s okay because you can make your very own ice cream right at home! Check out 3 of these simple, yet delicious homemade ice-cream recipes.

Homemade Sorbet

Ingredients: Fruit of your choice, ice, honey

Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy. For a more ice-cream like consistency, freeze overnight, then add to a bowl, and enjoy!

Homemade Soy Ice-Cream

Ingredients: Fruit of your choice, ice, soy milk

Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a blender until creamy and smooth For a more ice-cream like consistency, freeze overnight, then add to a bowl, and enjoy!

Homemade Ice-Cream

Ingredients: Milk, cocoa powder, heavy cream, vanilla extract, sugar

Instructions: Whisk together milk, cocoa powder, and sugar until well blended. Add in heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Freeze for at least 1 hour until completely frozen, remove from freezer, scoop into bowls, and enjoy!

And who can forget about the ice cream toppings? For some healthier topping ideas try adding some fresh fruit on top of your ice cream, shaved coconut, or dark chocolate pieces!

Your Turn to Take Action- What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Let me know in the comment section below!

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