Cookie Dough Ice Cream (Easy & Healthy!)

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream! If you love ice cream but are looking for a guilt free treat without all the sugar you came to the right place. My healthy cookie dough ice cream is made with bananas, cashews, and vanilla! No added sugar at all!

I made this batch of healthy ice cream with some chopped up Laura bars because I didn't have a lot of time. But, if you have extra time make my delicious healthy chickpea cookie dough instead!

This delicious healthy cookie dough ice cream recipe can be eaten on its own, covered with chocolate fudge, or even made into healthy ice cream sandwiches with my healthy chocolate chip cookies!

If you love making healthy dessert recipes at home, make sure to read my Ultimate Guide on Making Healthy Easy Dessert Recipes at Home featuring healthy cookie dough bars.

HEALTHY COOKIE DOUGH ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS

Just 5 simple ingredients in this healthy dessert! And it can be made right in your blender no fancy kitchen equipment needed!

• 8 over ripe bananas
• 2 cups raw cashews
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 Laura bars or my homemade chickpea cookie dough

IS COOKIE DOUGH ICE CREAM GOOD FOR YOU?

Cookie dough ice cream from the store is usually not healthy. Even the ones listed as vegan cookie dough ice cream or keto cookie dough ice cream are not healthy and are loaded with sugar or artificial sweeteners.

My healthy cookie dough ice cream recipe is made with all good for you ingredients and is naturally sweetened with just bananas!

HEALTHY BENEFITS OF MY ICE CREAM FOR YOUR SKIN!

Unlike regular ice cream from the store that is loaded with sugar and dairy, which causes skin damage and acne in most women, my ice cream recipe actually is good for your skin!

Healthy skin starts from within, so we usually look at how gut and liver healthy a recipe is. When you have great gut and liver health, your skin will glow.

• Banana: The fiber in overripe bananas supports healthy digestion, promoting both gut and skin health.
• Raw Cashews: Cashews' healthy fats and nutrient content contribute to skin moisture and overall health, while also supporting gut integrity.
• Sea Salt: Sea salt's minerals help maintain proper electrolyte balance, benefiting both gut function and skin hydration.
• Pure Vanilla Extract: The antioxidants in vanilla offer protection for skin cells and can support gut health by reducing oxidative stress.

HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY COOKIE DOUGH ICE CREAM AT HOME IN A BLENDER

STEP 1: SOAK CASHEWS OVERNIGHT

In a glass bowl or dish add 2 cups of raw cashews. Cover them completely with water and soak overnight in the fridge. You can soak cashews overnight on the counter if you live in a cooler climate.

STEP 2: BLEND ICE CREAM

The next day, drain the water from your cashews and add them to a high powered blender or food processor along with the other healthy ice cream ingredients:

• 8 over ripe bananas
• 2 cups raw cashews
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Blend until completely silky smooth.

STEP 3: STIR IN COOKIE DOUGH AND FREEZE

Pour your blended banana and cashew ice cream into a parchment paper lined bread loaf pan. Stir in cookie dough of choice.

You can use a healthy cookie dough protein bar chopped up, like a laura bar. Or, you can make homemade cookie dough and stir it in.

Place in the freezer to firm up, about 1-2 hours.

Thaw at room temperature 10 minutes before serving for buttery smooth ice cream.

OTHER HEALTHY ICE CREAM RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE

1. Chocolate Cookie Dough Blizzard
2. Healthy Chocolate Frosty
3. Healthy Cookies & Cream Milkshake
4. Chocolate PB Frozen Bananas
5. Healthy Magnum Bars
6. Healthy Cookie Dough Blizzard

FAQ's

Can I use coconut cream in this recipe instead of cashews?

Yes! You can use a can of full fat coconut milk in place of the raw cashews. However, I found it's gives a more icy and less creamy texture than the cashews.

How do I make homemade healthy chocolate chip cookie dough?

If you want a healthy filling and delicious cookie dough that is totally edible and egg free try my:

Chickpea Cookie Dough

And for a fun fall flavored add in to this ice cream try my:

Pumpkin Chickpea Cookie Dough

Should I use fresh or frozen bananas?

I used frozen bananas in my healthy cookie dough ice cream recipe, you can also use fresh. The fresh ones may take longer to freeze into ice cream and stirring it once or twice during the freezing process will help prevent an icy texture.

Is cookie dough ice cream safe when pregnant?

Yes! Cookie dough ice cream is safe when pregnant, however it is loaded with added sugars and artificial ingredients that are not healthy for you or baby.

For a healthy treat to satisfy your pregnancy craving, try this healthy ice cream recipe!

Is the cookie dough in ice cream real?

The cookie dough in ice cream is usually real, but since there is a health hazard of eating raw cookie dough, the dough in ice cream is pasteurized and heat treated.

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