Best 4 Skinny Mint Chip Ice Cream Recipes

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Indulge in a guilt-free frozen treat with our collection of skinny mint chip ice cream recipes. These delightful desserts offer a refreshing and minty flavor burst without compromising on your health goals. From classic no-churn ice cream to vegan and low-carb options, we have something for every taste and dietary preference. Get ready to satisfy your sweet cravings without sacrificing your waistline.

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MINT CHIP ICE CREAM



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We have a cow, so homemade ice cream is a regular dessert in our household. This creamy mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe has a mild mint flavor. -Farrah McGuire, Springdale, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-3/4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch salt
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 drops green food coloring, optional
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat the milk to 175°; stir in the sugar and salt until dissolved. Whisk in a small amount of the hot mixture to the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture coats the back of a metal spoon and reaches at least 160°, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Stir in whipping cream, extracts and food coloring if desired. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Stir in the chocolate chips. Fill ice cream freezer cylinder two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Transfer ice cream to a freezer container; freeze for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MINT CHIP ICE CREAM



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 8h18m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups half-and-half
1 cup heavy cream
8 large egg yolks
9 ounces sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint oil
3 ounces chocolate-mint candies, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Place the half-and-half and the heavy cream into a medium saucepan, over medium heat. Bring the mixture just to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and remove from the heat.
  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the sugar and whisk to combine. Temper the cream mixture into the eggs and sugar by gradually adding small amounts, until about 1/3 of the cream mixture has been added. Pour in the remainder and return the entire mixture to the saucepan and place over low heat. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon and reaches 170 to 175 degrees F. Pour the mixture into a container and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add the peppermint oil and stir to combine. Place the mixture into the refrigerator and once it is cool enough not to form condensation on the lid, cover and store for 4 to 8 hours or until it reaches 40 degrees F or below.
  • Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker; add the chopped candies and process according to the manufacturers directions. This should take approximately 25 to 35 minutes. Serve as is for soft serve or freeze for another 3 to 4 hours to allow the ice cream to harden.

EASY MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM



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This is a GREAT mint chocolate chip ice cream that I discovered by accident. The 2% milk makes the ice cream taste 'lighter' I think.

Provided by Darryn M. Briggs

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     100+ Ice Cream Recipes     Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups 2% milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 drops green food coloring
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract and peppermint extract until the sugar has dissolved. Color to your liking with the green food coloring.
  • Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. After about 10 minutes into the freezing, add the chocolate chips. After the ice cream has thickened, about 30 minutes later, spoon into a container, and freeze for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 86.4 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 195.4 mg, Sugar 39.8 g

MINT CHIP ICE CREAM



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Provided by Laura O'Neill

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Frozen Dessert     Mint     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (125 grams) sugar
1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) kosher salt
6 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons mint extract
1/2 cup (60 grams) dark chocolate chips (72% cacao)

Steps:

  • 1. Pour the cream and milk into a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water). Whisk in 1/2 cup (100 grams) of the sugar and the salt and stir until they have dissolved. Warm the mixture until you see steam rising from the top.
  • 2. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl and set another bowl over it. Set aside.
  • 3. In a medium bowl, with a kitchen towel underneath it to prevent slipping, whisk together the egg yolks with the remaining 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar until uniform. While whisking, add a splash of the hot dairy mixture to the yolks. Continue to add the dairy mixture, whisking it in bit by bit, until you've added about half. Add the yolk mixture to the remaining dairy mixture in the double boiler. Set the heat under the double boiler to medium and cook the custard, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon and reducing the heat to medium-low as necessary, until steam begins to rise from the surface and the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon. Hold the spoon horizontally and run your fingers through the custard. If the trail left by your finger stays separated, the custard is ready to be cooled.
  • 4. Strain the custard into the bowl sitting over the prepared ice bath and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the custard has cooled. Transfer the custard to a quart-sized container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or, preferably, overnight.
  • 5. Add the mint extract to the chilled custard. Pour the custard into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Place the container in which you refrigerated the custard in the freezer so you can use it to store the finished ice cream. Churn the ice cream until the texture resembles "soft serve." In the last minute of churning, fold in the chocolate chips and churn until incorporated. Transfer the ice cream to the chilled storage container and freeze until hardened to your desired consistency. Alternatively, you can serve it immediately-it will be the consistency of gelato. The ice cream will keep, frozen, for up to 7 days.

Tips:

  • To make the ice cream base, start by whisking together the milk, cream, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  • Let the mixture cool completely before freezing.
  • To make the mint chips, combine the chocolate chips and peppermint extract in a small bowl.
  • Stir until the chocolate chips are evenly coated with the extract.
  • Spread the chocolate chips out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  • To churn the ice cream, pour the cooled ice cream base into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Once the ice cream has reached a soft-serve consistency, add the mint chips and continue churning until the chips are evenly distributed.
  • Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

This skinny mint chip ice cream is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with healthy ingredients like almond milk, Greek yogurt, and honey, and it is also low in calories and fat. So you can enjoy it without guilt!

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