Heart-Healthy Fresh Mint Ice Cream

Creamy, refreshing, and guilt-free, this Heart-Healthy Fresh Mint Ice Cream is the perfect treat for warm days or as a wholesome dessert option year-round. Made with fresh mint leaves steeped in unsweetened almond milk, this recipe delivers a natural burst of minty freshness without artificial flavors. Low-fat Greek yogurt adds a deliciously creamy texture while keeping things light, and a touch of honey provides the perfect amount of natural sweetness. With optional dark chocolate chips for added indulgence, this ice cream strikes the ideal balance between nutritious and decadent. Quick to prepare and free from heavy cream or refined sugars, this homemade frozen dessert is a heart-healthy alternative the whole family will enjoy.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed Fresh mint leaves
• 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup Low-fat Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine 1.5 cups of almond milk and the packed cup of fresh mint leaves. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until it begins to simmer. Remove it from the heat, cover, and let it steep for 30 minutes to infuse the milk with mint.

Step 2

Strain the mint leaves from the milk using a fine mesh sieve, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the mint leaves and return the milk to the saucepan.

Step 3

Add the honey and 0.5 cup of almond milk to the saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring until the mixture is well combined.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 0.5 cup of almond milk until smooth. Gradually add this slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and Greek yogurt until smooth.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours.

Step 7

Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 8

Towards the end of churning, add the dark chocolate chips, if using, to the ice cream maker.

Step 9

Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2-4 hours or until firm before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1185.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1213.9

Total Fat 33.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 29.4mg	0%
Sodium 406.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 162.7g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 263.9IU	0%
Calcium 1857.5mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 2460.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.9%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 64.9%