Healthy Strawberry Ice Cream
Vegan & Sugar‑Free
Lusciously creamy and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, this guilt‑free ice cream uses just four simple ingredients—no dairy, no sugar, no oil. Ready in minutes, it’s the perfect refreshing treat for kids and adults alike!
Prep
10 mins
Cook
15 mins
Chill
4-6 h
Serves
6-8 ppl
Ingredients
Ice Cream:
300 gr of fresh Strawberries
250 ml (1 pack) of Oat Cream
10 dates pitted and soft (soaked in boiling water if hard)
Strawberry Compote:
200 gr of fresh Strawberries
6 dates pitted or 2 Tbsp of Maple syrup
1tsp of Chia seeds
2-3 Tbsp of filtered water
Instructions step by step:
Step 1 – We are starting with the Strawberry compote as it needs to cool down. Wash the Strawberries with plenty of water, remove the leafy tops and cut them in small bite sized pieces. Add a metal loaf pan to the freezer.
Step 2 – Add the cut Strawberries, finely cut Dates, ground Chia seeds and 2 Tbsp of filtered water to a sauce pan. Let it simmer on a low burner for 15 mins with a lid on. Mix it with a spoon every few mins until the juices are released and the berries are soft and easy to mash. Add a bit more water if needed. Let it cool down at room temperature.
Step 3 – In a food processor bring together the ice cream ingredients: Oat cream, Strawberries and soft dates. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 4 – Poor the smooth creamy Strawberry mix into the frozen metal loaf pan. Transfer the ice cream to the freezer for 30 mins. To achive a smoother cream Ice Cream I’m mixing it every 30 mins, 3 times.
Step 5 – On the 3rd mixing turn I finally add the Strawberry compote from steps 1 & 2, making sure to mix the ice cream very well before adding the compote. It’s nice to have some chunks of compote every now and then. Cover it with a lid or parchment paper.
Step 6 – Let it chill for a minimum of 4 hours. Bring it out 10-15 mins before serving. Dip your spoon in hot water to help scoop out nice balls of ice cream. Serve with fresh Strawberries, Strawberry compote or melted Chocolate.
About these Ingredients:
Strawberries: With strawberries in season here in London, I can’t get enough of them—especially in this hot weather! Ripe, organic strawberries are naturally sweeter, more flavourful, and packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and phenolic compounds. They’re not only better for you, but also for the soil and the planet.
Oat Cream: You can substitute with Coconut cream or Soya cream but from all my my attempts Oat Cream is the one with better results because it’s neutral and creamier. I’m using Oatly double cream whippable oat.
Dates: I’m using Medjool dates for their soft texture and rich sweetness, but any variety works—just adjust to taste. Though naturally sweet, dates have fibre and nutrients that help balance blood sugar, making them a great whole-food alternative to refined sugar.
Chia Seeds:
Tiny but mighty, chia seeds are rich in fibre, protein, omega-3s, and antioxidants. In this recipe, ground chia thickens the compote naturally, giving it a smooth, jammy texture—no sugar needed. I try to enjoy a teaspoon a day!
Healthy Strawberry Ice Cream – no sugar
Equipment
- blender
- Pot
- Tin / freezer container
Ingredients
Strawberry compote
- 200 gr fresh Strawberries
- 6 dates pitted
- 1 tsp Chia seeds
- 2-3 Tbsp filtered water
Ice Cream
- 300 gr fresh Strawberries
- 250 ml Oat Cream 1 pack
- 10 dates pitted and soft soaked in boiling water if hard
Instructions
- Start making the Strawberry compote as it needs to cool down. Wash the Strawberries with plenty of water, remove the leafy tops and cut them in small bite sized pieces. Add a metal loaf pan to the freezer.
- Add the cut Strawberries, finely cut Dates, ground Chia seeds and 2 Tbsp of filtered water to a sauce pan. Let it simmer on a low burner for 15 mins with a lid on. Mix it with a spoon every few mins until the juices are released and the berries are soft and easy to mash. Add a bit more water if needed. Let it cool down at room temperature.
- In a food processor bring together the ice cream ingredients: Oat cream, Strawberries and soft dates. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Poor the smooth creamy Strawberry mix into the frozen metal loaf pan. Transfer the ice cream to the freezer for 30 mins. To achive a smoother cream Ice Cream I’m mixing it every 30 mins, 3 times.
- On the 3rd mixing turn I finally add the Strawberry compote from steps 1 & 2, making sure to mix the ice cream very well before adding the compote. It’s nice to have some chunks of compote every now and then. Cover it with a lid or parchment paper.
- Let it chill for a minimum of 4 hours. Bring it out 10-15 mins before serving. Dip your spoon in hot water to help scoop out nice balls of ice cream. Serve with fresh Strawberries, Strawberry compote or melted Chocolate.
Notes
- strawberries |
- healthy dessert |
- ice cream |
- sugar free |
- dairy free
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Incredibly delicious ice cream!
This is incredibly sweet yet wholesome because of the dates. It really makes a refreshing dessert on a summer’s day. Kids will absolutely love it.
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