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Giving up sugar doesn’t mean saying goodbye to ice cream. When I started keto, I missed those cool, creamy scoops—until I found out how easy it is to make low-carb versions at home. With just a few simple ingredients like heavy cream, almond milk, and keto-friendly sweeteners, I was back to enjoying my favorite treat without the sugar crash.
These keto ice cream recipes are sweet, creamy, and full of flavor without breaking your carb budget. From classic vanilla to bold flavors like mocha and mint chip, they’re all satisfying, scoopable, and perfect for summer (or honestly, anytime). Many are no-churn and require minimal prep, which means less waiting and more enjoying.
Each one also comes with a quick tip to help you get the best texture and taste every time.
1. Classic Keto Vanilla Ice Cream
This one’s a staple in my freezer. Made with heavy cream, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and your favorite keto sweetener, it’s rich and creamy—just like the classic version you remember.
Quick Tip
Add a tablespoon of vodka to the mix before freezing to keep it scoopable and soft.
2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl
This indulgent flavor combines creamy chocolate ice cream with ribbons of unsweetened peanut butter. It’s sweet, salty, and perfect for peanut butter lovers like me.
Quick Tip
Swirl the peanut butter in after the ice cream thickens—but before freezing—to keep the swirl intact.
Get the Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl recipe.
3. Strawberry Cheesecake Keto Ice Cream
This one tastes like dessert within a dessert—creamy vanilla base, fresh strawberries, and chunks of low-carb cheesecake mixed right in. It’s a hit every time.
Quick Tip
Use freeze-dried strawberries for a stronger berry flavor without adding moisture.
Get the Strawberry Cheesecake Keto Ice Cream recipe.
4. Mint Chocolate Chip
Cool, minty, and speckled with sugar-free dark chocolate, this flavor is refreshing and nostalgic. It’s my go-to when I want something light but still indulgent.
Quick Tip
Use peppermint extract, not mint extract—mint can taste more herbal and less like classic ice cream.
Get the Mint Chocolate Chip recipe.
5. Butter Pecan
Toasty pecans and a buttery vanilla base come together for this rich and nutty ice cream. It’s extra creamy and just the right amount of sweet.
Quick Tip
Toast the pecans in butter before adding for deeper flavor and extra crunch.
6. Coffee Mocha Chip
This one’s for coffee lovers. I use cold brew or instant espresso powder blended into a creamy chocolate base with shaved sugar-free chocolate chips stirred in. It’s bold, smooth, and slightly bitter—in a good way.
Quick Tip
Chill your coffee completely before mixing it into the base to keep the texture smooth.
Get the Coffee Mocha Chip recipe.
7. Lemon Blueberry Ice Cream
This flavor is bright and fruity with a tangy lemon base and bursts of blueberries. It feels refreshing and light, especially on warm afternoons.
Quick Tip
Simmer fresh blueberries with a little sweetener to create a swirl that won’t water down the ice cream.
Get the Lemon Blueberry Ice Cream recipe.
8. Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream
Ripe avocado gives this ice cream a super smooth and creamy texture with healthy fats. It’s chocolatey and rich—without any noticeable avocado flavor.
Quick Tip
Blend the avocado until completely smooth for the creamiest consistency and best chocolate flavor.
Get the Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream recipe.
9. Salted Caramel Ice Cream
A rich caramel base made with butter and erythritol gets churned into a creamy scoop with just the right hint of salt. It’s indulgent and satisfying without being too sweet.
Quick Tip
Let the caramel cool before adding it to the cream base, or it can separate during mixing.
Get the Salted Caramel Ice Cream recipe.
10. Coconut Lime Ice Cream
This tropical combo is both tangy and sweet. I use full-fat coconut milk, lime zest, and juice for a super refreshing scoop that feels like vacation in a bowl.
Quick Tip
Add shredded unsweetened coconut for texture or toast it for extra flavor.
Get the Coconut Lime Ice Cream recipe.
11. Black Cherry Chocolate Chunk
Dark cherries and chunks of sugar-free chocolate combine in this bold, fruity dessert. I use frozen cherries, chopped finely, and mix them into a vanilla or almond base.
Quick Tip
Make sure the cherries are pitted and chopped small to prevent icy bites.
Get the Black Cherry Chocolate Chunk recipe.
12. Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream
Earthy matcha powder gives this ice cream a clean, slightly bitter flavor that balances well with a mildly sweet, creamy base. It’s unique and a little addicting.
Quick Tip
Sift the matcha powder before whisking it in to avoid any clumps in the mix.
Get the Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream recipe.
13. Orange Creamsicle
This one brings back childhood memories. I use orange zest, a splash of juice, and heavy cream to recreate that classic orange-and-vanilla flavor combo.
Quick Tip
Stick to orange zest and a very small amount of juice to keep carbs low.
Get the Orange Creamsicle recipe.
14. Pistachio Ice Cream
Nutty and creamy with chopped pistachios mixed in, this green-hued favorite is always a crowd-pleaser. I use a small amount of almond extract to enhance the nutty flavor.
Quick Tip
Use roasted, unsalted pistachios for a deeper flavor and better crunch.
Get the Pistachio Ice Cream recipe.
15. Chocolate Raspberry Swirl
This decadent mix swirls raspberry sauce into rich chocolate ice cream. The tart raspberry cuts through the richness perfectly.
Quick Tip
Let the raspberry puree cool completely before swirling it into the ice cream base.
Get the Chocolate Raspberry Swirl recipe.
16. Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
Perfect for fall (or whenever you’re feeling cozy), this version has pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves blended into a creamy base.
Quick Tip
Use canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling—it keeps it low-carb and clean.
Get the Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream recipe.
17. Almond Joy Keto Ice Cream
Inspired by the candy bar—this ice cream has coconut milk, shredded coconut, chopped almonds, and a swirl of chocolate throughout. It’s crunchy, creamy, and chocolatey all in one.
Quick Tip
Toast the almonds and coconut beforehand for maximum flavor and aroma.
