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    Cookie Dough Ice Cream (Easy & Healthy!)

    Published: Aug 29, 2023 Β· Modified: Apr 29, 2025

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    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 ice cream and want a healthy treat, try my Thick Smoothie Bowl Recipe! It tastes like ice cream and is totally healthy for you.

    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
    7. Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars

    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.

    Healthy cookie dough ice cream recipe

    If you try my Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Recipe, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! Ready for more? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube!

    Healthy cookie dough ice cream recipe

    Delicious & Healthy Homemade Cookie Dough Ice Cream!

    Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy Cookie Dough Ice Cream. Made with nourishing ingredients that support both your skin and gut, this frozen treat is a guilt-free delight. Creamy frozen bananas and soaked cashews create a velvety base, while the addition of sea salt and pure vanilla extract ensures a perfect balance of flavors. But the real star is the cookie dough – a mixture of wholesome cashews, naturally sweet dates, and rich dark chocolate chips that bring a satisfying crunch to every spoonful. This ice cream isn't just a treat for your taste buds; it's a treat for your skin and gut too. Enjoy the benefits of fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, and electrolyte support with each creamy scoop.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 1 day d
    resting time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 1 day d 2 hours hrs
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 250 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight in water
    • 8 over ripe frozen bananas
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • homemade cookie dough or protein bar chopped up

    Instructions
     

    • 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.
      2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight in water
      cashews soaking in water
    • 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 frozen bananas, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
      Healthy cookie dough ice cream ingredients
    • Blend until completely silky smooth.
      Dairy free cookie dough ice cream recipe
    • Pour your blended banana and cashew ice cream into a parchment paper lined bread loaf pan.
      Healthy cookie dough ice cream recipe vegan
    • 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.
      homemade cookie dough or protein bar chopped up
      Healthy vegan cookie dough ice cream recipe
    • Place in the freezer to firm up, about 1-2 hours.
      Thaw at room temperature 10 minutes before serving for buttery smooth ice cream.
      Healthy cookie dough ice cream recipe

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    Notes

    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
    Nutrition facts for any recipe on thehintofrosemary are only an estimate and not guaranteed. There are 0 grams of added sugars in the recipe, 15 grams of natural sugars from the bananas.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1scoop healthy cookie dough ice creamCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 5g
    Keyword bananaicecream, cookiedoughicecreamrecipe, cookiedoughnicecreamrecipe, dairyfreecookiedoughicecreamrecipe, healthycookiedoughicecream, healthycookiedoughicecreamrecipe, healthyfrozencookiedough
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    1. Steph

      August 29, 2023 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      This looks soooo delicious and easy to make!!

    2. Anne

      August 29, 2023 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      This was soooo good and really hit the spot!! Thanks so much for sharing easy to follow steps

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