Not-Much-Guilt Chocolate-Mint Ice Milk

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Not-Much-Guilt Chocolate-Mint Ice Milk
45 min.
6
259kcal

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Indulge your senses with our Not-Much-Guilt Chocolate-Mint Ice Milk, a delightful treat that's perfect for warm days and special occasions alike! This gluten-free beverage combines rich Dutch-process cocoa with the refreshing essence of fresh mint, resulting in a flavor explosion that will leave you craving more. Not only is it a delicious option, but it's also a healthier dessert alternative, clocking in at a modest 259 calories per serving.

This recipe is surprisingly easy to make and requires only about 45 minutes of active time, plus chilling time. With just a handful of ingredients, including low-fat evaporated milk and nonfat yogurt, you can create a homemade ice milk that delights the taste buds without the guilt often associated with traditional desserts. Each scoop is smooth, creamy, and loaded with delicious chocolatey goodness, while the mint adds a refreshing twist that balances the sweetness perfectly.

Whether you're hosting a summer gathering, looking for a post-dinner treat, or simply wanting to cool off on a hot day, our Not-Much-Guilt Chocolate-Mint Ice Milk is sure to impress family and friends. The unique chocolate-mint combination is reminiscent of your favorite after-dinner mints, but in a fun, frozen form. So grab your ice cream maker and get ready to whip up a frozen delight that's both satisfying and guilt-free! Enjoy every delicious bite without compromising your health goals!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • 0.7 cup dutch-process cocoa unsweetened
  • large egg yolks 
  • 2.5 cups evaporated milk low-fat canned
  • 0.5 cup mint leaves fresh packed
  • 0.5 cup nonfat yogurt plain
  • 0.3 cup bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • plastic wrap
  • ice cream machine

Directions

  1. In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring milk and mint just to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix sugar and cornstarch.
  4. Whisk in egg yolks.
  5. Pour milk mixture through a fine strainer into another bowl; discard mint.
  6. Whisk about 1/4 of the mint-milk into egg yolk mixture.
  7. Add cocoa and whisk until blended; pour back into pan.
  8. Add remaining milk to pan.
  9. Return pan to medium heat and stir with a whisk until mixture begins to bubble, 2 to 4 minutes.
  10. Remove cocoa mixture from heat and pour into a bowl. Stir in yogurt. Cover surface of mixture with plastic wrap and chill until cold, at least 2 hours or up to 1 day.
  11. Pour cold mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Midway through freezing, add chopped chocolate; continue freezing until ice milk is firm enough to mound and dasher is hard to turn.
  12. Serve, or cover and freeze up to 3 days. If making ahead, let the dessert soften in refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories259kcal
Protein16.66%
Fat24.17%
Carbs59.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.68
Glycemic Load
11.64
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.9143478585326%

Flavonoids

Catechin
6.19mg
Epicatechin
18.77mg
Eriodictyol
1.16mg
Hesperetin
0.38mg
Apigenin
0.2mg
Luteolin
0.47mg
Quercetin
0.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:259.17kcal
12.96%
Fat:7.51g
11.56%
Saturated Fat:2.95g
18.45%
Carbohydrates:41.39g
13.8%
Net Carbohydrates:36.94g
13.43%
Sugar:31.74g
35.27%
Cholesterol:80.18mg
26.73%
Sodium:147.55mg
6.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:28.25mg
9.42%
Protein:11.65g
23.3%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.68%
Copper:0.48mg
23.77%
Fiber:4.44g
17.77%
Magnesium:67.76mg
16.94%
Phosphorus:146.33mg
14.63%
Iron:2.17mg
12.07%
Calcium:102.82mg
10.28%
Selenium:6.06µg
8.66%
Zinc:1.22mg
8.11%
Potassium:266.58mg
7.62%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.91%
Vitamin A:253.55IU
5.07%
Folate:18.06µg
4.51%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.14%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.59%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.46%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.18%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.04%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.8%
Vitamin C:1.38mg
1.67%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.33%
Source:My Recipes