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Almond Joy Ice Cream

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This Almond Joy Ice Cream is a rich chocolate ice cream with chunks of chewy coconut filling, chocolate chips, & roasted almonds. This easy recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.

scoop of almond joy ice cream in small bowl with spoon topped with almond slices from above

Almond Joys are one of the candies that I have the hardest time resisting when my kids come home on Halloween with pillowcases full of candy. The chocolate/almond/coconut combination is such a winner with my taste buds. A few months ago I made a sugar free almond joy copycat candy recipe and last month I decided to turn the same flavors into ice cream!

This base is very similar to my Ultimate Chocolate Ice Cream but the difference in mix-ins warranted a whole new post. I keep sneaking bites of both from the freezer undecided which one I like better.

My friend Keri over at My Table of Three also has a chocolate ice cream with Toffee Granola swirled in. That is on my to try list when these are gone.

scoop of almond joy ice cream in small dish topped with almond slices and almond pieces scattered on surface

What is Almond Joy Ice Cream

Only the best ice cream even. Creamy chocolate ice cream with roasted nuts and chunks of chewy coconut candy.

Want to try a low carb Almond Joy? Make sure to make my original almond joy candies recipe!

a hand holding an almond joy candy cut in half

How to Make Almond Joy Ice Cream

I try to keep my ice cream recipes easy. I put the ingredients in the blender, give them a good mix, and then pour into the ice cream machine. That’s it.

For this almond joy ice cream, you make the chewy coconut filling while the ice cream is churning. The entire process is less than 30 minutes. With only about 10 minutes of hands-on time.

white bowl of whole almonds surrounded by almonds on table surface

Notes on Ice Cream Ingredients

Vegetable Glycerin – Glycerin helps low carb ice cream stay scoopable in the freezer. The glycerin is optional but highly recommended in this recipe. It helps the ice cream not to freeze too hard to scoop. If you choose not to use it you will have to let the ice cream sit out for 20-30 minutes before scooping.
Raw Eggs – I use raw egg yolks in my ice cream recipes because they give the ice cream a creamier texture and a nice mouth feeling. If you are concerned about using raw egg yolks you can purchase pasteurized eggs or you can temper the ice cream base.
scoop of almond joy ice cream in small dish with spoon topped with almond slices and almond pieces scattered on surface

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small bowl of almond joy ice cream with a spoon topped with shaved almonds

Almond Joy Ice Cream

This Almond Joy Ice Cream is a rich chocolate ice cream with chunks of chewy coconut filling, chocolate chips, & roasted almonds. 
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 298
Author: Taryn

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker

Ingredients

Chocolate Base:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 2/3 cup almond milk
  • 2/3 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 egg yolks ***
  • 1/3 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet or my sweetener
  • 1 tbsp glycerin

Almond Joy Filling:

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Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients for the ice cream base in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Meanwhile, process half of the toasted coconut flakes in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Stir together all of the filling ingredients.
  • When the ice cream is finished churning spoon 1/3 of it into a large container, top with 1/3 of the topping, gently swirl. Continue layering the ice cream and topping. (You can also freeze this in several small containers). Freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm

Notes

*** If you are concerned about using raw egg yolks you can purchase pasteurized eggs or you can temper the ice cream base.
Notes on Sweeteners: 
I use my own blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia in my recipes. This is twice as sweet as sugar. It is comparable to Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet and Truvia.
To sub in Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit use 1.5 times the amount of sweetener called for. 
 
To sub in Pyure or Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet use half the amount of sweetener called for.
 
Substitutions will work in most recipes. They may not work in candies, such as caramel.

Nutrition

Calories: 298 | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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Originally Published August 15, 2016. Revised and Republished on June 2, 2019.

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