For all you matcha ice cream fans, this low-carb/keto recipe is for you!
Finding low-carb/keto ice cream is not always easy and when you do find some, they are either filled with unwanted ingredients or they cost you an arm and a leg for a small little pint.
This is why I set out to make an easy, no fuss low-carb/keto ice cream that needed no expensive machinery, used only a few ingredients and took very little time to make.
My first successful attempt was a Strawberry Mason Jar Ice Cream that was so unbelievably good that I ended up eating it every night for a week straight!
That got me thinking what other ice cream flavors I can make and that’s when I decided to create with my second favorite flavor, matcha ice cream!
For those who are unfamiliar with matcha, it’s finely ground powder from green tea leaves that are specially grown in the shade which produces more theanine and caffeine.
Some health benefits of matcha include promoting relaxation, reducing stress and improving sleep, as well as boosting concentration and alertness.
A little tip, I tend to find this type of ice cream, made in a mason jar, taste the best with a 4-5 hour freeze. Any longer and it becomes very hard to scoop so keep that in mind when making it. I promise you it will be worth it!
I also think it’s worth mentioning that if you are expecting this ice cream to taste like slow churned haagen daz ice cream, this isn’t it.
We’re not using any binding agents nor are we using a fancy ice cream maker for this recipe so it’s important to manage your expectations especially for all you ice cream connoisseurs out there.
But if you’re low-carb/keto and craving some ice cream, this recipe will definitely help satisfy those desires!
So, if you are a fan of matcha, go and make this delicious and no fuss matcha ice cream today. You can thank us later!
For this recipe, the special ingredients you will need are Swerve/Monkfruit and Matcha Powder, which can be purchased on Amazon or a local specialty supermarket.
Now, let’s get started!
Prepping Time 5MCooling Time 3H
Total Time 3H5M
Net Carb/Serv ~3g
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Matcha Powder
- 2 tbsp Monkfruit, Swerve or Sweetener of Choice
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Directions
1) Gather all the ingredients.
2) Add heavy cream, Matcha Powder, Swerve/Monkfruit and vanilla in mason jar.
3) Close the mason jar and shake vigorously for approximately 3-5 minutes. The mixture will almost double and should coat a spoon as shown below.
4) Freeze for 3 hours, scoop and enjoy!
Hope you enjoy your low-carb/keto Mason Jar Matcha Ice Cream!
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Keto Mason Jar Matcha Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Matcha Powder
- 2 tbsp Monkfruit, Swerve or Sweetener of Choice
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Add heavy cream, Matcha Powder, Swerve/Monkfruit and vanilla in mason jar.
- Close the mason jar and shake vigorously for approximately 3-5 minutes. The mixture will almost double and should coat a spoon as shown below.
- Freeze for 3 hours, scoop and enjoy!
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Could I replace this with coconut milk/cream? I’m lactose intolerant
Hey Tiffany! We never tried, so not 100% sure but I think it might work. The consistency between the creams are similar and the whole idea of the mason jar ice cream is to aerate the cream to form the texture of ice cream. So I’d think they would aerate to similar textures! Hope it works out!
So excited to try this!
Hey Tammy! Awesome and hope it turns out well for you! Just a quick suggestion, it’s best after about 3-4 hours in the freezer. If you leave it overnight, it will get really hard and you’ll have to end up defrosting it.
How big are these Mason jars the 16 or 32 oz
Hi Heidy! These are in 16oz jars.
All your recipes are amazing THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
Hey Heidy! You’re welcome and thanks so much for your kind words!