WW Blackberry Ice Cream

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The WW Blackberry Ice Cream is a perfect cold dessert option for Weight Watchers who want to enjoy a refreshing ice cream without having the guilt of taking in heavy ingredients that usual ice creams use. This ice cream uses non-fat Greek yogurt and fresh blackberries without any heavy cream. The vibrant WW Blackberry Ice Cream is a visually appealing dessert with a purple tone, which feels not only luxurious but is delicious and does not include many calories, fats, or WW points. You can have this delicious treat for summer, after dinner, or whenever you want to enjoy a sweet, cold dessert. Flexibility also comes along in this recipe in terms of what shape you would like to make this ice cream in, either just freezing like a regular ice cream or freezing in popsicle shape, and what kind of berries you like to add.

STATS:

  • Caloric count: 98 kcal
  • Serving size: ½ cup
  • Cook time: Nil
  • Freezing time: 4 hours
  • Cuisine: American
  • Prep duration: Ten minutes
  • Total time: 4 hours and 10 minutes
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 6

EQUIPMENT:

  • Spatula
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional equipment)
  • Freezer-safe container
  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups blackberries
  • 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt (non-fat)
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BLACKBERRIES:

  • Blackberries not only give color and flavor, but they are also rich in fiber. For an alternative option, you can utilize other berries like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or even use mixed berries.

NON-FAT GREEK YOGURT:

  • This yogurt does not increase the amount of fats, but still provides creaminess to the ice cream. You can consider using coconut yogurt as an alternative.

HONEY:

  • Honey provides sweetness in the ice cream. Other alternative options include monk fruit, agave syrup, or erythritol.

LEMON JUICE:

  • Lemon juice brings brightness to the dessert. You can consider the use of lime juice as a substitute option.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

  • Vanilla essence helps in improving the aroma of the ice cream and also improves creaminess. For a substitute option, utilize almond extract.

SALT:

  • Salt is the ingredient that helps balance the sweet flavor in the ice cream. It is up to you if you desire to omit this ingredient.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Take a blender and add vanilla essence, salt, lemon juice, honey, blackberries, and non-fat Greek yogurt.
  2. Blend the mixture till it becomes smooth.
  3. Utilize a fine mesh strainer if you desire ice cream without seeds.
  4. Then put this mixture inside the freeze-safe container.
  5. Keep stirring the ice cream after every thirty to forty minutes for two to three hours to avoid an icy texture in the ice cream.
  6. The ice cream should become scoopable after a period of four hours.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Top this delicious ice cream with fresh berries.
  • You can also include sugar-free chocolate chips.
  • Serving this blackberry ice cream with granola is also a good option.
  • When having WW-friendly brownies, place a scoop on top.
  • Another option is to freeze this ice cream in a popsicle shape.

TIPS:

  • To make a thick base for this ice cream, you can utilize frozen berries.
  • To achieve an extra amount of creaminess in the ice cream, you can include one mashed banana, but it will add WW points.
  • If you want a smoother texture, you can put the mixture in the fridge before freezing it.
  • Since berries vary in terms of tartness, check the sweetness level of the ice cream before you freeze it.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Since the ice cream will become liquid, do not place it inside the fridge.

FREEZER:

  • Keep inside a tight box for two months. Before scooping the ice cream, let it rest for 10 minutes to soften.

FAQs:

Can I include sweeteners that are sugar-free?

  • You can consider using monk fruit or Stevia, which also reduces WW points.

What dairy-free products can I utilize for this ice cream recipe?

  • Almond yogurt or coconut yogurt are options.

Will my ice cream still become creamy if I do not use an ice cream machine?

  • If you keep stirring between freezing times, it will help avoid ice crystals.

Can I make this ice cream with any other fruit?

  • Yes, you can make use of any other berry.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 98 kcal

Net carbs: 15 grams

Iron: 0.5 milligrams

Total carbs: 18 grams

Vitamin A: 70 IU

Fiber: 3 grams

Calcium: 110 milligrams

Protein: 9 grams

Serving size: ½ cup

Sodium: 40 milligrams

Serving: 6

Potassium: 220 milligrams

Weight Watcher Points: 1-2 points