Ice cream is a pleasure, a delight. We fell down a rabbit hole reading about the milk fat globule membrane, a naturally occurring structure in milk and cream that researchers are studying for its relationship to cognitive, immune, gut, and metabolic health. Some long-running nutrition studies have found surprising associations between moderate ice cream consumption and metabolic health outcomes, though researchers are still figuring out why. Food can be more nuanced than good/bad.

Ingredients matter. Most commercial ice creams strip away these beneficial fats and substitute them with cheap vegetable oils, artificial sweeteners, and stabilizers. So find a brand with good ingredients (like this one), OR make your own.

Below, we have a few recipe ideas for turning a simple ice cream into more of a superfood experience. Get creative and live your best life, we love you.

Start with a vanilla ice cream base, or for the industrious, make your own. Let the ice cream soften for 10 or so minutes so that your added ingredients are easily combined. No exact measurements needed, listen to your heart.

Coconut Matcha Made in Heaven

A spoonful of matcha whisked with coconut cream
Toasted coconut flakes
Chopped dates
Sesame seeds

Strawberry Tahini Crunch

Fresh strawberries
Crushed pistachios
Drizzle of tahini
Flaky salt
Dark chocolate shavings or chips

Blueberry Olive Oil Sundae

Warm blueberries cooked down with lemon zest
Generous drizzle of olive oil
Walnuts
Sea salt

PBJ

Dark chocolate chunks
Tart cherries
Almond butter

Figgy Stardust

Fresh figs
Warm honey
Crushed almonds
Cardamom
Black pepper

Share your favorite ice cream dreams with us below :)