Looking for a delicious and creamy fall treat? Try this healthy pumpkin spice ice cream with maple syrup and see if every fall craving is satisfied!
Pumpkin is the star of the show in this recipe and won’t disappoint with its outstanding flair and swirls of spice.
This delicious pumpkin ice cream is a healthy treat that can be whipped up in just a few minutes and enjoyed on a warm or cool fall day. It is filled with the favorite pumpkin and spice flavors and has a thick custard swirl.
Healthy ice cream recipes are some of my favorite and this one is at the top! It is not just healthy but so very tasty. If homemade pumpkin desserts are your love language then you need to try this sourdough pumpkin whoopie pie recipe or these pumpkin pie bars.
Some of my favorite recipes to make during the fall and pumpkin season are these pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting, sourdough whoopie pies, and this pumpkin ice cream made with wholesome ingredients.
Mix up this ice cream recipe this weekend and I’m sure your whole family will be blown away!
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Why make healthy pumpkin spice ice cream with maple syrup (no sugar)
Full of flavor: Mmmmm, pumpkin pie but in ice cream form. With lots and lots of cream!
Not only is this recipe easy and delicious but the fall flavors are so intense, real and not artificial like most store-bought ice creams are. You can taste the difference! Homemade ice cream speaks for its quality!
Healthy: This pumpkin pie ice cream recipe is made with all simple ingredients and is fast to mix up. Takes less then 5 minutes! There is no white or brown sugar in this recipe but maple syrup bursts in every bite!
There are no artificial ingredients in this recipe. Everything is fresh and probably in your pantry and fridge right now. If you are trying to avoid white sugar then this recipe is just what you’re looking for! This simple recipe uses maple syrup as the sweetener option, although you are welcome to replace with any type of sweetener that you prefer.
A great way to use up ingredients: If you were baking some pumpkin treats recently and have a little bit of pumpkin puree left in the bottom of a cane stashed in the back of your fridge, then this a perfect recipe to use it in.
Or perhaps you have an abundance of milk on hand- give this recipe a try! Maple syrup, spices and an egg make up the rest of the ingredients needed to make this delicious pumpkin ice cream recipe.
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Recipe for healthy pumpkin spice ice cream with maple syrup (no sugar)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2-2/3 cup heavy whipping cream (depending on how creamy you want your ice cream)
2 cups milk of choice (regular, or a non-dairy milk like cashew, almond, etc)
1 tsp vanilla extract or flavoring
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2-2/3 cup pure maple syrup (depending on how sweet you like your homemade ice cream)
1 egg (omit if you have concerns about consuming raw egg)
Notes: use pure pumpkin puree (homemade or store bought- not pumpkin pie filling.
How to make homemade pumpkin spice ice cream with maple syrup (no sugar)
Mix up all the ingredients by hand or in a food processor or blender.
You can place in the fridge until ready to use or pour into the ice cream base right away. Proceed with
Use according the manufacturer’s directions.
This ice cream recipe specifically calls for an electric counter top ice cream maker but you can use a hand crank (although this is a small batch size for a large hand crank), or freeze in a container, stirring frequently thought out the freezing process.
For best results, remove the ice cream from the ice cream machine base if you are planning to freeze the ice cream. Store in an airtight container.
What kind of milk to use?
You can opt for a lower carb option and use a non-dairy milk such as cashew milk, almond milk or something similar. Otherwise regular whole milk is great!
When to eat healthy pumpkin ice cream
You can enjoy this right away as a soft-serve texture or place in the fridge to harden up until ready to serve.
Serve this alongside a slice of pumpkin pie bars, pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting, or with another cake of choice.
Enjoy this delicious ice cream anytime of the year!
You can make this ahead of time (like a day before) and thawslightly before serving.
How long does homemade ice cream last?
This homemade creamy ice cream recipe will last unto three months in the freezer. It is recommended to store in a freezer-safe container for optimum freshness.
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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream with maple syrup (no sugar)
This delicious homemade pumpkin ice cream is a healthy treat that can be whipped up in just a few minutes and enjoyed on a warm or cool fall day. It is filled with the favorite pumpkin and spice flavors and has a thick custard swirl.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 - 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or flavoring
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2-2/3 cup pure maple syrup (depending on how sweet you like your homemade ice cream)
- 1 egg ( omit if concerned about consuming raw egg)
Instructions
Mix up all the ingredients by hand or in a food processor or blender.
You can place in the fridge until ready to use or pour into the ice cream base right away. Proceed with the manufacturer's directions.
This ice cream recipe specifically calls for an electric counter top ice cream maker but you can use a hand crank (although this is a small batch size for a large hand crank), or freeze in a container, stirring frequently throughout the freezing process.
For best results, remove the ice cream from the ice cream machine base if you are planning to freeze the ice cream. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
This will last up to two weeks in the freezer. Allow frozen ice cream to thaw for 30 minutes before serving.
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