• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Wendy Polisi
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Healthy Living
    • Essential Oils
  • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookies Policy
    • Terms of Service and Conditions
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Lifestyle
    • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Dessert Recipes

    Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

    5 from 9 votes
    Posted May 20, 2018 (last updated June 27, 2018) by Wendy Polisi

    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Yummly

    This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    Photo of homemade chocolate ice cream.

    This Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream is luxuriously rich and creamy! It is hard to believe it is sugar-free, low carb, dairy free and keto friendly.  One bite of this homemade chocolate ice cream recipe is enough to convince you that making homemade ice cream is well worth the time and effort. 

    Photo of homemade chocolate ice cream in a glass dish on a white background.

    When I was pregnant with Skye, I became completely obsessed with ice cream.

    I was out of control.

    Ice cream for lunch? Absolutely!

    Breakfast? Why Not?

    Late night snack? Of course.

     

    Ingredients to prepare a homemade chocolate ice cream recipe - coconut milk, cocoa powder, swerve, gelatin, vanilla powder, egg yolks, MCT oil.

    This was so out of character for me, because generally speaking, I don't have much of a sweet tooth.

    Despite this, when summer comes around, and grill-outs are being planned, it is always ice cream that comes to mind for the perfect dessert.

    As a mom, it is a no-brainer. It doesn't require a lot of prep work and everyone is happy.  Sometime simple really is best.

    Of course, buying ice cream is always an option.  (And one I'm not above using.)

    But I'd like to suggest that there is nothing quite like homemade ice cream.

    Plus, with this Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream, there is zero guilt.

    Photo of how to make homemade chocolate ice cream - step two - blend ingredient in the blender.

     

    If there is anything better than making chocolate ice cream, it is making a creamy and delicious recipe that also happens to be dairy free, low-carb, sugar-free, low-carb and keto-friendly.  (And of course it is gluten free!)

    Then only thing NOT missing here is the taste.

    Guys...this ice cream is so good. You are going to want to keep it for yourself.

    You know, hide it in the freezer under the frozen kale.  (Because I don't know about your family, but mine will never, ever look there.)

    But really, it isn't fair.

    Besides, how often do you get to see your children enjoy ice cream without having to worry about the sugar-driven behavior that is headed your way?

    Two of my three children are very sugar sensitive and let me tell you; it isn't a pretty thing.

    It is no fun being THE ONE at the Memorial Day Grill out who has the badly behaved child running around on a crazed sugar high.

    Close up photo of homemade chocolate ice cream.

    Frequently Asked Questions for Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream:

    Can You Make This Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker?

    • You can, but the texture will be slightly different. I recommend using this freeze and stir method.

    Photo of easy homemade chocolate ice cream in an ice cream maker.

    Why is There Gelatin, Oil and Salt In This Recipe?

    • The gelatin serves two purposes. It helps the ice cream to thicken and also helps to prevent the ice cream from getting too hard when placed in the freezer. The salt and oil also helps prevent it from getting too hard. If you would like to ensure that your ice cream is even softer, you can add a tablespoon of vodka. (I don't do this, because...kids.)

    I am Not Watching Carbs - Can I Use Another Sweetener?

    • Absolutely!  I use Swerve because hubby is eating Keto right now and I feel better on a lower-carb diet.  If this isn't a concern for you, feel free to sub in any sweetner.  Swerve is a sugar substitute on a 1:1 ratio, meaning you can use regular sugar, coconut palm sugar, etc.  My guess would be that honey or maple syrup would also work, but I haven't tested this and I am not 100% sure because of the liquid-factor.Overhead photo of homemade chocolate ice cream recipe.

    Recommended Tools To Make This Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe:

    • Ice Cream Maker - I have an older version similar to this but I've heard this is fun for parties.  (I have not tried it.)
    • Whisk
    • Medium Saucepan
    • Immersion Blender

    Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

    Square photo of homemade chocolate ice cream garnished with macadamia nuts in a glass dish.
    Print Recipe
    5 from 9 votes

    Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

    This Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream is luxuriously rich and creamy! It is hard to believe it is sugar-free, low carb, dairy free and keto friendly.  One bite of this homemade chocolate ice cream recipe is enough to convince you that making homemade ice cream is well worth the time and effort. 
    Prep Time10 mins
    Chilling2 hrs
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Keto
    Keyword: homemade chocolate ice cream, homemade chocolate ice cream recipe, keto chocolate ice cream, keto ice cream
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 205kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 30 ounces full-fat coconut milk
    • 1 tablespoon gelatin
    • ¼ cup MCT Oil or other flavorless oil
    • ½ cup Swerve confectioners-style sweeter or sweetener of choice
    • 4 egg yolks
    • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Whisk together ¼ cup of coconut milk and gelatin.
    • In a medium saucepan, heat remaining milk, MCT Oil and Swerve to medium heat.
    • Remove from heat and whisk in gelatin mixture until combined. (An immersion blender works great.  Alternatively, you can mix everything in a blender.)
    • Stir in egg yolks, cocoa powder, vanilla powder and sea salt.
    • Refrigerate mixture for two hours. (Or overnight.)
    • Transfer to ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s instructions.
    • May be kept in a freezer-safe container for up to one month.
    • Remove from freezer for at least 15 minutes prior to serving.

    Notes

    Variations for Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream:

    • Add chocolate chips and a few drops of peppermint essential oil or 2 teaspoons peppermint extract for Chocolate Mint Chip Ice Cream.
    • For Dark Chocolate Ice Cream add an extra ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
    • For Chocolate-Coconut Ice cream, add 1 teaspoon coconut extract to the blender. Stir in 1 ½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut before processing.
    • You may use full-fat milk or half-and-half in place of coconut milk. (This option is not keto-friendly)

    Tips and Tricks for Making Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream:

    • The faster the ice cream freezes, generally speaking, the creamier it will be. If time permits, refrigerate the ice cream mixture overnight before churning. I will often refrigerate it in my blender container and then process it again just before putting it in the ice cream maker
    • This recipe has 3.4 net carbs per serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 198mg | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2.8mg

    If You Like This Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe You May Also Like:

    • Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies
    • True Blue Raspberry Sherbet
    • Gluten Free Crepes with Chocolate Hazelnut Sauce
    • Quinoa Chocolate Bars
    • Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream from A Latte Food 
    • Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream from Modern Honey

    Filed Under:

    Dessert RecipesGluten Free RecipesKeto and Low Carb Recipes

    More Dessert Recipes

    • Square close up photo of chocolate chip quinoa cookies on burlap.
      Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies - Flourless Vegan Cookies
    • Close up photo of peppermint ice cream in a glass ice cream dish.
      Rich and Creamy Peppermint Ice Cream
    • Overhead square photo of a crockpot peanut cluster garnished with flakey salt.
      Easy Crockpot Peanut Clusters
    • Square side photo of a stack of white chocolate bark on a dark cutting board.
      White Chocolate Bark

    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Rating




    1. Nehha

      May 23, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      Hi Wendy.i don't eat eggs. What can I use to replace eggs ?

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        May 24, 2018 at 12:03 pm

        Wow - that is a tough one. I would actually look for a recipe developed without eggs. Maybe this one? https://lowcarbyum.com/no-egg-homemade-chocolate-ice-cream/

        Reply
    2. Gladys Parker

      May 29, 2018 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      Look at the protein and carb numbers, amazing! I love ice cream, I mean can't have it in the house, love it. And chocolate milkshakes, me please. The problem is I am severely overweight and diabetic. Also to keep my grandchildren from becoming like me we try to control what they eat. This recipe will be a huge plus for our family.

      Reply
    3. Anvita Bhatnagar Mistry

      May 29, 2018 at 9:25 pm

      This ice cream looks awesome. I would love to give this a vegan twist and try it. My kiddo would love this.

      Reply
    4. Danielle Fox

      May 29, 2018 at 11:19 pm

      I have always wondered about making homemade ice cream. I love making Popsicles tho! They are easy

      Reply
    5. Trina

      May 30, 2018 at 2:24 am

      This looks amazing! I need to give this recipe a try, my family LOVES ice cream!

      Reply
    6. Maria

      May 30, 2018 at 7:03 am

      5 stars
      This looks like a good recipe. I have a lot of coconut three surrounding my house, I can make this homemade ice cream! Yay!

      Reply
    7. Jennifer L

      May 30, 2018 at 7:30 am

      5 stars
      Omg this looks so decadent! I definitely want to make my batch of this homemade ice cream soon.

      Reply
    8. Evelyn, PathofPresence

      May 30, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of homemade ice cream, and love this recipe. Having ice cream made at home gives me the knowledge of specific ingredients going into the ice cream, allowing me to have peace of mind that my children are not consuming junk. This is awesome - thanks!!

      Reply
    9. angie

      May 30, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      yummy chocolate ice cream, gonna have to try this for my grandson that loves chocolate

      Reply
    10. Erika

      May 30, 2018 at 10:05 pm

      This recipe looks great. I don't "do" sugar for my own reasons and I love finding great recipes that use other sweetners. This recipe got pinned, before I finished reading your article.

      Reply
    11. Kate Andrews

      May 31, 2018 at 2:00 am

      I love chocolate ice cream. It's my favorite!

      Reply
    12. Oyinkan Ogunleye

      May 31, 2018 at 3:08 am

      5 stars
      Yay! I never knew how to make ice cream. Now I know! I saved this post on pinterest so I can use it later.

      Reply
    13. Ada

      May 31, 2018 at 8:50 am

      I started making homemade cream last year and this one definitely is something I need to make. Such a fun summer treat!

      Reply
    14. swathi

      May 31, 2018 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      My kids are chocolate fan, Good chocolate ice cream is my weakness too. I found that homemade are best and we know what is in there also control sweetness part.

      Reply
    15. LavandaMichelle

      May 31, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      I always find that homemade ice cream taste way better than store brought. This sounds great, my family would love this! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
    16. Terryn Winfield

      June 01, 2018 at 12:21 am

      Oh my goodness! I'm sharing this with my keto group, they will love it! Thanks so much!

      Reply
    17. Blair villanueva

      June 01, 2018 at 6:59 am

      5 stars
      With this very hot weather, i dont mind enjoying lots of ice cream 🙂 This looks deliriously delicious!

      Reply
    18. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

      June 01, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing!! I need an ice cream maker asap so that I can make this!!

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Favorites

    • Close up photo of a spoonful of Spanish Cauliflower Rice resting in a bowl of keto rice.
      25-Minute Spanish Cauliflower Rice
    • Close up photo of a bread machine dinner roll on a cooling rack with other rolls behind it.
      Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
    • Square side photo of gluten free vegetarian lasagna.
      Gluten Free Vegetarian Lasagna
    • Square overhead photo of an aqua bowl with tahini pastas garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.
      Tahini Pasta
    • Square close up photo of a crispy quinoa salad with pomegranate and sweet potato.
      Crispy Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate and Sweet Potato
    • Square close up photo of a thai chicken salad on a white plate.
      Thai Chicken Salad Recipe

    Family, Food and Fun!

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

    More about me →

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Terms of Service
    • About
    • Web Stories

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.