Ice cream is one of the most missed foods following a ketogenic diet. After all, what’s summer without cones and tubs of creamy, rich ice cream? Fortunately, many low-carb ice cream substitutes on the market won’t knock you out of ketosis.

And if you love making homemade ice cream concoctions as much as we do, this list is for you! Here you will find our collection of some of the best keto ice cream recipes online. Whether you prefer classic flavors like vanilla or something more exotic like mango lassi or salted caramel apple, we’ve got something for everyone.

Keto Ice Cream Brands

There are a few keto ice cream brands that you should keep in mind if you don’t feel like making your own from scratch. These include:

• Halo Top: This is the most popular keto ice cream brand, and for a good reason. They have a line of low-carb ice cream flavors, including sorbets and frozen yogurts. You can find Halo Top in most supermarkets or online. The only downside is that it isn’t the cheapest at about $4 per pint.
• Arctic Zero is another good low-carb ice cream brand to check out. While we are unsure if it’s entirely keto-friendly, many people find the flavor and carb content right.
• Enlightened: This dairy-free keto ice cream brand has a solid range of flavors like Mint Chip and Salted Caramel. It’s worth noting that it’s higher in fat and calories than Halo Top, so it’s not as keto friendly.

How to make keto ice cream?

Making your keto ice cream is pretty straightforward. It’s also much healthier than shop-bought varieties since you control what goes into it. Here’s what you’ll need:

• A frozen can of full-fat coconut milk: This is what you’ll use to make the base for your ice cream. You can choose between vanilla or plain, but vanilla goes better with most ice cream flavors.
• Sweetener of your choice: Swerve is excellent, but stevia and monk fruit work too. You’ll want something that won’t add a strong flavor, so a liquid sweetener is best.
• Flavoring of your choice: We recommend vanilla extract or some vanilla bean pods if you want to go all out. Alternatively, you can also add a few fresh berries or chopped nuts.
• Optional toppings of choice: Crushed nuts, chocolate chips, or chopped fruits go great with ice cream.

Keto chocolate ice cream

Ingredients

• One can of coconut milk.
• 2 tbsp cacao powder
• 2 tbsp sweetener of choice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: chopped nuts or berries to garnish

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl and freeze for at least 5 hours.
• Garnish with nuts or berries when serving. 

Keto vanilla ice cream

Ingredients

• One can of coconut milk
• 2 tbsp sweetener of choice
• A few drops of vanilla extract or 1 tbsp of vanilla beans
• Optional: a pinch of salt

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl and freeze for at least 5 hours.
• Sprinkle with salt before serving.

Keto coffee and chocolate chip ice cream

Ingredients

• One can of coconut milk
• 1 tbsp ground coffee
• 2 tbsp sweetener of choice
• Optional: a pinch of salt

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl and freeze for at least 5 hours.
• Sprinkle with salt before serving.

Keto salted caramel and walnut ice cream.

Ingredients

• One can of coconut milk
• 1 tbsp caramel sauce
• 2 tbsp sweetener of choice
• 3 tbsp chopped walnuts
• Optional: a pinch of salt

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl and freeze for at least 5 hours.
• Sprinkle with salt before serving.

Keto mango lassi ice cream

Ingredients

• One can of coconut milk
• 1 tbsp mango lassi concentrate
• 1 tbsp sweetener of choice
• Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl and freeze for at least 5 hours.
• Garnish with a few chopped almonds or pistachios before serving.

Final words

Ice cream is one of the most popular desserts in the world, and it’s no surprise why. It’s creamy, rich, and decadent-tasting without being overly sweet. It’s also relatively easy to make low-carb ice cream at home, provided that you have the right ingredients.

While there are plenty of excellent keto ice cream recipes, we hope this list has given you some new ideas for your next batch. Whether you prefer the classic vanilla or something more exotic like mango lassi or salted caramel apple, we’ve got something for everyone.