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So, it’s insanely hot here in Texas. All I want to do is relax by the pool, listen to music and soak up the sun. But I can’t, becaaaaause… I GOT A TATTOO!
Well, technically, half of a tattoo. I had a 3-hour session on Monday and will have a 6-hour session (!!!) next month to complete it. It didn’t hurt as much as I thought it would, thank the lawd. I was totally scared.
In case you’re wondering what the meaning is behind the tattoo, it’s this (this is kinda awkward and embarrassing to say, but I’m an open book):
Throughout my entire life, I have always been a late bloomer — physically and academically, confidence-wise, etc. I didn’t take middle school and high school (even SATs) seriously. I didn’t even think about college until about a month before applications were due. I discovered my career path in college, out of the blue, and totally at random (aka, as I was baking my very own healthy homemade chocolate cake in my crappy dorm oven). When I decided to start blogging, my parents didn’t really “approve” of it and my dedication to it until three years in. While I still don’t know exactly where I’m going or what I’ll be doing a year down the road, I’m glad I stuck with blogging and I’m truly happy with everything I’ve accomplished.
Sometimes I randomly remember that I’m a business owner, trademark holder, university graduate and cookbook author… like, WHAT?!? What. On. Earth happened between the time when I literally sat on the couch watching TV all day to today? It was food. FOOD happened. Dessert and nutrition and the combination of the two sparked something inside me and gave me motivation.
When the tattoo is finished, the fully bloomed rose will be big, beautiful and red. It is meant to attract your eye and be noticed first, then you will notice the rosebud. I want to get a verse tattooed along my inner bicep or outer forearm, but have yet to find an artist who specializes in text (the artist I have now specializes in realism). I can’t wait to show you the finished product!
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Anyways, since I can’t be in direct sunlight for 6 weeks (gahhhh), I’m chugging iced coffee all day long (my dream come true!) and eating ALLLL THE ICE CREAMZ ?
But, that’s not a problem, because I’ve got a ton of healthy ice cream recipes under my belt ?
Behold.
Are ya drooling?
Well wipe your face off and get in the kitchen, because here are 14 of the most popular ice cream recipes that I’ve made over the years. Each and every one of them are nice and sweet desserts that you’d never know are healthy, all natural and good for you.
The following recipes are listed in the order that I posted them in, earliest to latest… because it would be impossible for me to order them by my favorites…
THEY’RE ALL MY FAVORITES! Duhhhh ?
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#1: “Chunky” Monkey Ice Cream
Healthy Chunky Monkey Ice Cream… but without the “chunky” part! This 5-ingredient ice cream has it all — full on flavor with decadent chocolate ?, rich peanut butter and naturally sweet bananas ?, an amazing texture that is just as creamy and velvety smooth as store-bought ice cream… oh, and it’s secretly healthy, too.
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#2: Iced Coffee Ice Cream
When you’re in need of a hit of caffeine, but you’re also in the mood for some dessert, reach for this Iced Coffee Ice Cream! ?? Made without heavy cream, artificial creamers, sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, this sweet and creamy treat will hit the spot every time. You can have it for breakfast and dessert. Yes, this ice cream is breakfast-approved!
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#3: Healthy Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream
This delicious, sweet and creamy Healthy Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream ? is all natural, secretly healthy and totally good for you. You’d never know this sweet dessert is low calorie, low fat, low carb, sugar free and packed with protein!
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#4: Healthy “Nutella” Frozen Yogurt
This Healthy Nutella Frozen Yogurt ?? is creamy, rich, nutty, chocolatey and… healthy? Oh yes. No heavy cream, refined sugar or artificial ingredients here! This delicious fro yo is THE definition of a nutritionally balanced, guilt-free snack.
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#5: Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream ? is the most popular ice cream flavor. It’s an all-time classic that everyone seems to reach for because it’s rich, it’s creamy, it’s sweet, and packed with vanilla flavor. Regular vanilla ice cream contains ~350-600 calories per cup, but not anymore! This Healthy Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream recipe is soft and creamy (without the heavy cream), sweet and satisfying (without refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrup), and speckled with real vanilla beans.
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#6: Healthy Red Velvet Cheesecake Ice Cream
Rich, velvety, creamy, chocolatey decadent… what more could you ask for in a Red Velvet Cheesecake Ice Cream? ?
I guess a little side of “healthy” wouldn’t hurt, right?
This ice cream is all natural (no artificial food dyes), sugar free, low carb and high protein. With a secret ingredient too. This is the perfect recipe for when you are in need of some (guilt-free) indulgence!
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#7: Chocolate Ice Cream
This Chocolate Ice Cream ? is made with only 5 ingredients! I’m pretty sure it’s the healthiest (and easiest) dessert you can possibly make. It’s great as a dessert, midday snack, and even breakfast ?
You’ll be coming back for more!
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#8: Healthy Coconut Frozen Yogurt
This Healthy Coconut Frozen Yogurt ? is super smooth and creamy, incredibly flavorful and sweet, and secretly healthy and guilt-free. So sweeten your day the healthy way, no need for the heavy cream, eggs, sugar and additives!
PS: If you’re looking for a smaller batch recipe, try out this Coconut Frozen Yogurt! Just 150 calories, 4.5g fat, 10g carbs and 17.5g protein.
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#9: Healthy Hazelnut Mocha Ice Cream
Get ready for the creamiest, dreamiest, SO-freaking-addicting-how-could-this-possibly-be-good-for-me-you-must-be-lying ice cream recipe — this Healthy Hazelnut Mocha Ice Cream ??
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#10: Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream
This ice cream has all the decadence of cinnamon rolls, all the flavor of creamy vanilla ice cream, and all the nutrition of a healthy, hearty breakfast. One bite and you’ll think you’re dreaming — it tastes so sinful, how could it possibly be healthy?!
Oh, but it is. Trust me. It’s just as tasty as the store-bought stuff, except it’s actually filling and good for you. You’d never know it’s low calorie, low fat, sugar free, gluten free and high protein because it sure doesn’t taste like it.
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#11: Healthy Cheesecake Ice Cream
Healthy Cheesecake Ice Cream — all the flavor of Cheesecake but in the form of Ice Cream, and without all the excess calories, fat and sugar!
SO thick. SO rich. SO decadent. SO… healthy? Oh yes.
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#12: Healthy Strawberries and Cream Ice Cream
This Healthy Strawberries and Cream Ice Cream ?? is flavorful, creamy and rich, but without the egg yolks and refined white sugar. It’s so good, you’d never know it’s low fat, low calorie, low carb, sugar free and high protein. Seriously!
PS: If you’re looking for a smaller batch recipe, try out this Strawberries and Cream Ice Cream! Just 75 calories, 1.4g fat, 7g carbs and 8.7g protein.
PPS: If you’re looking for a Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Ice Cream, try that out too! Just 135 calories, 2.8g fat, 16g carbs and 13.5g protein.
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#13: Tiramisu Ice Cream
Tiramisu is the classic Italian no-bake dessert made with Ladyfingers, coffee ??, rum ?, a mascarpone cream filling and a cocoa topping ?. Sounds like pure deliciousness, am I right?
(Yes, I’m right.)
Can you guess what else is delicious? The same dessert transformed into ice cream! Either way, they’re both no-bake and the epitome of decadence.
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#14: Blueberry Ice Cream
This creamy, dreamy, all natural and berry-full Blueberry Ice Cream is packed with blueberry flavor, just without the artificial food flavorings and artificial food colorings. It’s light, it’s refreshing, it’s delicious and it’s totally guilt-free. It’s low-calorie, low-fat, refined-sugar-free and high-protein… but it’s hard to tell ?
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I hope this loooong list of delicious ice cream recipes has got your stomach growling…
Because mine sure is ?
Enjoy!
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Be happy. ??
Live fully. ?
Eat ice cream. ?
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– Jess ?
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