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5 recipes for homemade ice cream
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1. Is it truly worthwhile to make ice cream at home?
The availability of ice cream is vast and constantly growing. In stores, you can find both traditional flavors (cream, chocolate, or strawberry) and more creative ones. Ice cream is extremely popular, especially among children. However, the composition of these products is usually not perfect, so it is advisable to moderate consumption and carefully read the information on the label. Store-bought ice cream is primarily a source of large amounts of sugar, which means that it also contains many calories. The fat content is also high, and in the composition, many dyes and flavor enhancers can be found. Therefore, homemade ice cream is a good alternative – consciously choosing ingredients allows for the creation of a wholesome dessert.2. Is that truly what should be incorporated into homemade ice cream?
When preparing homemade ice cream, it is advisable to seek substitutes. The basis of these products in stores is typically cream – it is worth choosing natural yogurt or Greek yogurt or kefir instead. This will significantly reduce the content of saturated fatty acids (NKT) in the meal. Coconut milk is also a good option, but it should be noted that it contains more calories and NKT than the aforementioned products. However, the basis of the ice cream can also be fruits, especially summer fruits (e.g. strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blueberries) and bananas, apples, or pears. To give the ice cream a little sweetness, sugar substitutes such as erythritol or xylitol are recommended. However, it should be noted that erythritol has a lower sweetness level than saccharose (about 80% of the sweetness of sugar), while xylitol is similar to table sugar in terms of sweetness. By using substitutes, low-calorie ice creams can be prepared. A spoonful of normal sugar provides about 25 kcal, xylitol – 14 kcal, while erythritol – 0 kcal. However, it should be emphasized that substitutes should not be consumed without restrictions. It is recommended not to exceed their daily intake of about 40 g, as they may have a laxative effect in excessive amounts.3. Five recipes for homemade ice cream
Components (per 1 serving): - banana - piece (120 g), - strawberries - handful (70 g), - natural yogurt - 4 tablespoons (100 g), - bitter chocolate - cube (6 g), - erythritol - spoon (5 g). Preparation method1. Peel the banana and cut into slices. Remove the stems from the strawberries and halve. Put the fruit in the freezer for a minimum of 2 hours. 2. Transfer the frozen fruit to a bowl, add chilled natural yogurt and erythritol. Blend thoroughly. 3. Chop the chocolate, add to the ice cream and mix gently. 4. Put the ice cream in the freezer for a minimum of 2 hours. Nutritional value (1 serving): - energy: 223 kcal, - protein: 5.6 g, - fat: 5.8 g, - carbohydrates: 39.8 g.4. Coconut Ice Cream with Raspberries
Ingredients (per 1 serving): Coconut milk 1⁄2 cups (115 g), Greek yogurt 4 tablespoons (100 g), Coconut flakes 1 tablespoon (6 g); Raspberries a handful (50 g), Erythritol 2 tablespoons (10 g). Instructions: 1. Shake the solid part of the coconut milk with water, and to combine the layers, you can heat the can in a water bath. 2. Pour the coconut milk into a bowl, add cold Greek yogurt, coconut flakes, and erythritol, and mix everything into a smooth mass. 3. Cut the raspberries into smaller pieces, add them to the mixture, and stir gently. 4. Place the mixture in the freezer for about 3 hours. Nutritional value (1 serving): Energy: 427 kcal, Protein: 12.6 g, Fat: 36.6 g, Carbohydrates: 17.7 g.5. Ice cream with mango flavor
Components (for 1 serving): mango 1⁄2 piece (140 g), banana 1/2 piece (60 g), Greek yogurt 4 tablespoons (100 g), lemon 1 1⁄2 (50 g), erythritol 2 teaspoons (10 g).6. Chocolate and butter ice cream
Ingredients (per 1 serving): banana 1⁄2 slice (60 g), coconut milk 1 1⁄2 cup (115 g) skimmer yogurt 1/2 slice (75 g), cocoa tablespoon (10 g), erythritol 2 teaspoons (10g), mint 5 leaves (5 g).7. Fruit and vegetable juices, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Ingredients (per 1 serving): black berries glass (130 g), lemon 1⁄2 slice (50 g) erythritol tablespoon (10 g); mint 5 leaves (5 g).
