Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe (3 Flavors!) | Wholesome Yum (2024)

The whole family will love making (and eating) this keto mason jar ice cream! If you don’t have an ice cream maker and don’t like the fuss of stirring no churn ice cream by hand, the solution is keto ice cream in a mason jar. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it doesn’t require any special equipment. I’ve got three flavors of mason jar keto ice cream for you to try.

Grab your mason jars and your Besti, we’re making keto ice cream! (If you do have an ice cream maker, be sure to also try my classic keto ice cream recipe as well.)

Can You Make Keto Ice Cream In A Mason Jar?

Yes, you can make keto mason jar ice cream! I know it’s probably hard to believe…but it actually works! Try it out to see for yourself.

How To Make Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream

You can make your very own keto ice cream in a jar with just 3 simple steps:

1. Combine keto mason jar ice cream ingredients. Add heavy cream, Besti monk fruit allulose blend, vanilla extract, and salt into a mason jar.

FYI: If making a strawberry or chocolate versions, you’ll need to add extra ingredients. Chocolate ice cream will just need cocoa powder added, and for strawberry flavored ice cream, you’ll cook the berries on the stovetop before adding them.

2. Shake.Seal the jar and shake for about 3 minutes. The mixture should be thick and double in volume.

3. Freeze. Freeze the mason jar keto ice cream recipe for about 4-6 hours, or until it reaches the consistency between soft and hard ice cream.

Keto Ice Cream In A Mason Jar FAQs

Can you use a different sweetener?

For best results and a soft consistency (no thanks to rock-hard ice cream!), there are two sweeteners I recommend:

• Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – This is the sweetener I used in this recipe. It’s convenient for adjusting sweetness because it’s a 1:1 sugar replacement.
• Wholesome Yum Allulose – Plain allulose works just as well, but you’ll need more – about 2 tablespoons per batch, instead of 1.5 tablespoons.

Crystallized vs Powdered Sweetener for Ice Cream:

• Powdered Besti is recommended for the vanilla and chocolate flavors, because it dissolves better.
• Regular Besti is fine for the strawberry flavor because you simmer it first, which helps it dissolve.
• If you only have regular but want to make chocolate or vanilla, just simmer the sweetener like you would keto simple syrup.

You could try it with other keto sweeteners, but I don’t recommend it for two reasons:

1. Most keto sweeteners will be gritty. The two allulose-based sweeteners above dissolve very well, making for a smooth ice cream. If you use an erythritol-based sweetener (which includes most brands of monk fruit), the granules won’t dissolve well and will be gritty. You could try a powdered version if you really want to go that route.
2. Most keto sweeteners will make rock-hard mason jar ice cream. Erythritol-based sweeteners freeze much harder than allulose-based ones do. The sweeteners I recommend above will keep your ice cream nice and scoopable.

Can you use a different container?

Sure! Just make sure it can hold 2 cups (the ingredients will expand as you shake them), has a tight lid, and is freezer safe. Mason jars are just convenient for this.

How many carbs in keto mason jar ice cream?

The nutrition info varies slightly depending on the flavor you make, but a serving generally has less than 3 net carbs, at most! Here are the specifics for each flavor:

Nutrition info for keto vanilla ice cream in a mason jar:

• 232 calories
• 1.9g net carbs
• 43g fat
• 1.8g protein

Nutrition info for keto chocolate ice cream in a mason jar:

• 235 calories
• 2.7g net carbs
• 24g fat
• 2.1g protein

Nutrition info for keto strawberry ice cream in a mason jar:

• 238 calories
• 3.3g net carbs
• 24g fat
• 1.9g protein

Mason Jar Keto Ice Cream Storage Instructions

Can you make mason jar keto ice cream ahead?

Yes, of course! You need to make keto ice cream in a jar ahead, as it needs time in the freezer to set up.

How to store mason jar ice cream

Store the keto ice cream in a mason jar in the freezer for up to a month – it’s convenient stored right in jar.

It’s best fresh, but will last 2-3 months in the freezer. Thaw slightly before eating.

What To Put on Mason Jar Ice Cream

You really don’t need any toppings, but if you like them, here are a few ideas

• Keto Caramel Sauce – So decadent! I put it on all kinds of keto desserts.
• Sugar-free Chocolate Chips – You can put them on top or mix them in before freezing.
• Sugar-Free Raspberry Sauce – Find the recipe in my Easy Keto Cookbook!
• Brownies – Instead of topping this ice cream, serve it over keto blondies or keto brownies for the ultimate dessert.

More Keto Mason Jar Recipes

If you like this mason jar ice cream keto recipe, than you might like some of my other keto recipes in mason jars:

• Greek Mason Jar Salad – This healthy meal prep makes for a great fresh lunch that can be taken on-the-go!
• Keto Mason Jar Strawberry Shortcake – This easy dessert (or breakfast!!!) takes just 5 minutes to make.
• Keto Vanilla Mug Cake – Mug cakes are for those times that you need cake and you need it NOW! Top this classic vanilla with your favorite frosting!
• Keto Chocolate Mug Cake – You’re just a few minutes away from squashing that chocolate craving!

• Mason Jars – Obviously a must for this keto ice cream in a jar recipe!
• Besti Monk Fruit Sweetener – The key to soft, scoopable ice cream.