Forget the grocery store freezer section, you can make your own keto cookie dough ice cream right in your own kitchen! Making your own keto ice cream is awesome because you can tailor it to fit your taste and you aren’t at the mercy of the small selection of expensive keto ice cream.
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If you have tried my keto strawberry ice cream or my keto chocolate ice cream, you know exactly how good keto ice cream can be and I bet you are excited to try this one! Once you get a taste of this, you might even question whether you are eating keto ice cream. It’s that good!
Keto Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Oftentimes we tend to think of ice cream as a summertime, warm weather treat. The truth is though that this keto cookie dough ice cream is the perfect keto treat to enjoy year round!
What is Needed to Make Cookie Dough Ice Cream?
Make sure you have the following items on hand and you’ll be making keto cookie dough ice cream in no time!
- Ingredients (listed below in the recipe)
- Medium Size Mixing Bowl (2)
- Mixing Spatula
- Loaf Pan
- Cookie Dough Scooper
How to Make Keto Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Add the coconut milk, Swerve confectioners sugar substitute, vanilla, and salt into a mixing bowl, and blend for 1 minute.
Sprinkle the xanthan gum evenly over the mixture, and blend until smooth and thickened.
Pour the mixture into a loaf pan.
Place the cookie dough ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
Form the cookie dough mixture into small balls, and place into the ice cream mixture in the loaf pan.
Freeze the ice cream until firm, and then serve.
How Many Carbs Are In Cookie Dough Ice Cream?
A typical serving of cookie dough ice cream contains anywhere from 20 to 35 net carbs. Obviously, the net carb count in this keto ice cream is substantially lower. This keto cookie dough ice cream has just 4 net carbs per serving.
This recipe makes 8 servings.
Is Raw Cookie Dough Safe to Eat?
While we certainly don’t typically advocate for eating raw cookie dough, this cookie dough is made without eggs therefore it is safe to eat as is.
What is Keto Ice Cream Made Of?
Keto ice cream is made with coconut milk and keto friendly sweeteners and added ingredients (such as chocolate chips, etc) rather than the sugar heavy alternatives that you typically find in ice cream.
How Long Does it Take to Make Keto Ice Cream?
The time it takes to freeze this ice cream will vary depending on your freezer and on your preference for the consistency of your ice cream.
The prep time for this keto ice cream is just 20 minutes. That is the time it takes to make the cookie dough mixture as well as the ice cream mixture. That’s it! 20 minutes of work for a delicious and healthy keto treat that you can enjoy without guilt, sounds good to me!
What Should This Keto Ice Cream Be Served With?
I’m going to go ahead and give you free rein to enjoy this keto ice cream however you wish! It’s ice cream after all, and sometimes we just need an ice cream treat! That being said, if you are looking for a dessert to serve alongside this keto ice cream, here are some great ideas for your next party or dessert night.
Keto Chocolate Icebox Cake
This chocolate icebox cake pairs wonderfully with keto ice cream. Perfect for a birthday party or those times when you are really craving a treat of cake and ice cream.
Ghost Cupcakes
Yes, these cupcakes are technically Halloween themed, however I have a secret to tell you. You don’t have to wait until Halloween to enjoy these yummy ghost cupcakes! The chocolate in these ghost cupcakes pairs wonderfully with the cookie dough bits in this keto ice cream.
Keto Marble Bundt Cake
The chocolate and vanilla flavors in this keto marble bundt cake is a perfect pairing for keto cookie dough ice cream. YUM!
Keto Chocolate Cake
Sometimes the simplicity of chocolate cake is just what you need and this keto chocolate cake is just that. Simply chocolate and delicious! Perfect for enjoying with cookie dough ice cream.
Keto Cream Filled Cupcakes
If you are looking for a great cake to serve alongside cookie dough ice cream at a birthday party, you have got to check out these delicious keto cream filled cupcakes!
How to Store Keto Ice Cream
Once your keto ice cream is done freezing, it’s time to enjoy it! This recipe makes 8 servings so you will probably have leftovers. Store your leftover keto ice cream in an airtight container (or keep it in the loaf pan securely covered with plastic wrap).
Other Keto Ice Cream Recipes You Might Enjoy
Keto Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
For the ice cream
- 2 14 oz. cans of full fat coconut milk
- ⅔ cup low carb powdered sugar substitute
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
For the cookie dough
- ½ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup keto Chocolate chips chopped into pieces you can use a food processor
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons Swerve confectioner sugar substitute
Instructions
- Add the coconut milk, Swerve confectioners sugar substitute, vanilla and salt into a mixing bowl, and blend for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the xanthan gum evenly over the mixture, and blend until smooth and thickened.
- Pour the mixture into a loaf pan.
- Place the cookie dough ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
- Form the cookie dough mixture into small balls, and place into the ice cream mixture in the loaf pan.
- Freeze the ice cream until firm, and then serve.
Nutrition
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.