This No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream + Rainbow Sprinkles recipe is a childhood favorite that never gets old. Like any highly coveted Mr. Softy treat, this ice cream is creamy, smooth, filled with vanilla flavor, and is made with just THREE ingredients and in less than 10 minutes, before letting the freezer do the rest! Topped with tasty rainbow sprinkles, this recipe is perfect for your family.
It’s FRIYAY! WOOT, woot!
Now that the week has come to a close and the weekend is fast approaching, in addition to it being the 3rd day in August, I am excited!
This week has been a really busy one for me between work, a toddler, self-care, the household, and a few appointments, so the weekend is a nice end.
At least it’s the time that I can spend the most time with my two favorite guys, since my husband isn’t as engulfed in work as he is during the week.
But I do have a bit of work this weekend along with a few recipes to test out, so it’ll be a little busy on my end either way. Haha.
In the midst of being so busy, lately I’ve come to the realization that self-care is super important. For the past few months, I haven’t been doing amazing (health wise) and in my struggle, I’ve learned that being well requires real intention.
Not only does it require that you be intentional in what you eat, but also in your physical and mental health.
Even the simplest activities and efforts can make a real impact, so never discount those moments.
For all the ladies who might need a little boost in the midst of juggling a lot, these 5 Common Foods That Tackle both Energy + Women’s Health is an awesome read on great options to fuel your day to day.
Now, I’ve vowed to myself to take the necessary time and effort in my eating to ensure that I am my healthiest and best self.
One of the ways I’ve done so lately, has been by spending time every day meditating and listening to Christian Sermons and music.
Before, I’ve done this, however, lately I’ve made it a mission to spend a designated amount of time doing this while I work, etc. EVERYDAY! Mentally, this keeps me grounded, connected to God, and positive.
Physically, I’ve made it a mission to begin Yoga once again and sticking to it. The great thing is that it also helps with stress as well, much like exercise.
Another big thing for me has been making more memories with my little guy, which has been amazing so far!
Even in the little things, I’ve found myself feeling much happier and enriched when I see his smile and get a chance to enjoy his witty personality.
Overall, self-care can seem a far off for many of you and sometimes a bit impossible with your schedule, however, it’s so important to do.
It keeps you aligned with your best self, even when work (or other things) demand so much from you.
Looking for a few ideas on how to best practice self-care? This Self-Love: 5 Hacks to Practicing This In Motherhood speaks all about how to best do so, regardless of being a mother or not.
Ok, so let’s dig right into something sweeter—–ICE CREAM!
I’ve enjoyed making no-churn ice cream for some time and haven’t looked back ever since! It’s such an easy process and it gives you the ability to customize the flavors to your own liking.
Granted, I am planning on purchasing an Ice Cream maker very soon because I’d love to test out some of this creamy goodness from a high-powered machine, however, this no-churn method never disappoints.
To prove it—-check out some other great recipes I’ve done along the way: Banana Almond Butter Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream, No-Churn Caramel Cone Ice Cream, S’mores Ice Cream, or Butter Pecan + Almond Ice Cream.
So many bold flavors, right?
Well, I decided to keep this recipe fairly simple because it’s based on my childhood favorite! I can still remember my Grandfather taking me to our favorite ice cream spot (which had the best by the way!) once a week and I always getting a Vanilla Ice cream with sprinkles and him getting the same (minus the sprinkles!).
This is one of my fondest memories of him and I still enjoy this combination to this day! So, while it’s simple, it’s super meaningful to me!
Cheers to this creamy goodness!
Let’s begin, shall we?
In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract on high speed for about 5 minutes until fluffy and stiff peaks form.
Next fold in the sweetened condensed milk with a spatula until well incorporated. If you’d prefer a bolder vanilla flavor, simply add the insides of 1 vanilla bean to the mixture and fold in well.
Pour mixture into a 9×5 loaf pan and cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for 4-6 hours.
To serve, remove from freezer and scoop ice cream in prepared cups (or a cone if preferred), topping it with rainbow sprinkles. Wallah!
Bon Appetite.
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No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream + Rainbow Sprinkles
Must-Haves:
- 2 cups organic heavy whipping cream, cold (I use Organic Valley)
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk, low-fat (I use the Eagle's brand)
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup, to sweeten (See Notes!)
- 2 Tbsps vanilla exract
- 1 stick vanilla bean, optional (For bolder vanilla flavor!)
- 1 cup Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions:
In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk together the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract on high speed for about 5 minutes until fluffy and stiff peaks form.
Next fold in the sweetened condensed milk with a spatula until well incorporated. If you'd prefer a bolder vanilla flavor, simply add the insides of 1 vanilla bean to the mixture and fold in well.
Pour into a 9x5 loaf pan (or small metal bowl) and freeze for 4-6 hours.
To serve, remove from freezer and let sit for a couple of minutes to soften slightly and enjoy! Add rainbow sprinkles as garnish for some real fun!
Bon Appetite.
Tips | Notes:
SWEETENER: If you choose to opt out of pure maple syrup, you can always substitute with Agave as well.
STORAGE: When kept in an air-tight container, ice cream lasts for about 2 weeks.
No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream + Rainbow Sprinkles.
Such a classic ice cream as you say, and very cute with the sprinkles.
Looks so delicious and perfect to make with kids in the summer!
You can’t beat a classic vanilla ice cream. Extra sprinkle are a must.
This is a great easy to prepare treat to prepare that kids will love.
This would be the perfect simple and yet attractive ice cream all kids will love on the next birthday party:)