Healthy ice cream alternatives can be just as delicious and satisfying as the real thing! Whether you’re looking for a low-calorie, low-carb, vegan, dairy-free, sugar-free, or heart-healthy recipe, you have plenty of options to satisfy your sweet tooth.
From creamy homemade treats to quick fruit-based desserts, these healthy ice cream swaps are easy to make and perfect for satisfying those ice cream cravings. Here are some of our favorite healthier ice cream alternatives to try at home.
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Strawberry Banana Nice Cream
With just 5 simple ingredients, you can whip up a creamy, delicious, and healthy vegan soft serve ice cream right at home. It’s easier than you think!
This creamy mango ice cream is naturally sweetened with bananas and contains no added sugar. Best of all, you don’t need an ice cream maker to whip up this easy, delicious treat!
Craving pumpkin spice? This vegan pumpkin nice cream will satisfy those cravings without any added sugar. It’s also a fun and easy way to put that can of pumpkin in your pantry to good use!
Learn how to make easy banana popsicles with just 4 simple ingredients! They’re vegan, gluten-free, and made without any added sugar. Enjoy this delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for warm days.
These cherry mango popsicles are a refreshing, fruity treat that’s easy to make at home! Bursting with sweet cherry and juicy mango flavor, they’re a delicious way to cool down on a hot day.
This vegan keto smoothie packs just 11.6g of net carbs- but don’t let that fool you! It’s creamy, delicious, and full of flavor. And the secret ingredients? You’ll have to check out the recipe to find out!
This hydrating banana watermelon smoothie is a delicious way to cool down and enjoy more fruit in your diet! It’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and is naturally dairy-free and vegan.
All you need are five simple ingredients and five minutes to make this apple strawberry smoothie. Fruity and refreshing with no chopping required (since we're using applesauce and frozen chopped berries)!
Unlike ice cream, popsicles provide a little automatic portion control with your snack. All you need to do for these is mix 1 cup chilled coffee with 1.5 tablespoons flavored liquid coffee creamer, pour into popsicle molds, and freeze. So easy!
Hello! I’m Summer, a registered dietitian and home chef who loves to cook, eat, and create recipes for you! Every recipe on this site has been tested by me to help ensure your success in the kitchen. All eaters are welcome here 🙂