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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:
- 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.
- Shake. Seal the jar and shake for about 3 minutes. The mixture should be thick and double in volume.
- 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.
- Besti 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:
- 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.
- 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!
Tools To Make Mason Jar Ice Cream
Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.
- 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.
Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe
Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe
Easy keto ice cream in a mason jar comes in vanilla, chocolate & strawberry. Simply combine the ingredients, shake, and enjoy your keto mason jar ice cream!
Recipe Video
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Ingredients
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Strawberry Mason Jar Ice Cream:
Vanilla Mason Jar Ice Cream:
Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream:
Instructions
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Strawberry Mason Jar Ice Cream:
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Combine diced strawberries, water, and Besti sweetener in a small pot on the stove. Bring to a boil for 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
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Add all ingredients in a 16 oz. wide-mouth mason jar. Seal and shake for approximately 3 minutes. Mixture should be thick and double in volume (be careful not to shake so much that it becomes whipped cream or butter).
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Freeze for 4-6 hours, turning jar over every hour to prevent the strawberries from sinking to the bottom. Ice cream is ready when the consistency is between soft and hard ice cream.
Vanilla or Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream:
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Add all ingredients in a 16 oz. wide-mouth mason jar. Seal and shake for approximately 3 minutes. Mixture should be thick and double in volume (be careful not to shake so much that it becomes whipped cream or butter).
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Freeze for 4-6 hours until consistency is between soft and hard ice cream.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1/2 cup, or 1/4 entire recipe
Nutrition facts are for vanilla ice cream, see nutrition facts for other flavors in the post.
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.
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49 Comments
Karen
1Maya – I made this last night before bed, and just tasted it. OMG, had to come and give you another 5-star review! To me, this tastes like the Breyers Natural ice cream I’ve been buying, but sugar-free, and so delish! I am also glad that you turned me on to the Monk Fruit/Allulose Blend. It is the only sweetener I’ve found that doesn’t cause digestive problems, so thank you for that! I have been putting it in my food processor to get the powdered version for some of your recipes. What a God-send! Can’t wait to surprise my hubby with this homemade ice cream tonight! Quick question: since I didn’t have any wide-mouth jars, I used a regular mason jar, and wondering if you had any suggestions on how to get the ice cream out of the jar. Thanks so much.
Karen
0I meant to say, that the Besti Monk Fruit/Allulose blend is the only sweetener I’ve found that DOES NOT cause digestive problems. We love it.
WHITEFLOWER
0STICK BLENDER! Saves the arm – it makes the ice cream so much easier and fast, too.
I LOVE this recipe and have made it several times! DEE-lish!
I have found that it needs just a tad more sweetener for my tastes, but that’s just me.
THANKEE, Maya, for a truly magnificent dessert!!
Toni
0I made the chocolate today and it was the most delicious fantastic better than anything I bought at the store ice cream I’ve ever had in my life I will never buy ice cream at the store again even the sugar-free ones didn’t touch the flavor of the one I made today my favorite is chocolate I use a Dutch chocolate powder and it was magnificent so thank you for the rest of you the ideal sweetener was wonderful I love your recipe. I give it five stars*****.
Suze
0Soooo, I have made the chocolate version several times before and loved it! Really appreciate this method! I do not have room for another single appliance lol, in fact getting rid of some – so no ice cream maker here. In addition to that, I got froggy yesterday. Saw recipes for keto eggnog ice cream, and wanting it, took this vanilla recipe and added 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp nutmeg. I didn’t have any rum or rum extract to add, but it was delicious anyway! (In case anyone wants the rum/extract – The recipes I looked at varied on the rum/extract from 1-2 oz rum and 1/8-1/4 tsp extract. Some used one or the other and some used both! YMMV)
Diane
0Can you use liquid Allulose in this recipe? If so, would the amount be the same?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Diane, I don’t recommend using liquid sweetener in this recipe.
Barbara
0Tastes like the homemade ice cream my mother used to make. It almost tastes like I am cheating on my eating plan but I’m not!
Pentimento
0So good! I added Choc Zero Chocolate Chips to the vanilla. So fast and easy to make.
Billie
0Can you use liquid truvia
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Billie, This may work, but I have not personally tested this. Note that if you use a different sweetener and then freeze this ice cream before eating, it will get very hard. Using Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend sweetener prevents the ice cream from freezing too hard and leaving it in a scoopable state. I hope this helps!
Shannon Thompson
0I have added mint flavor and dark chocolate chips to the chocolate recipe and substituted banana flavor an added crused walnuts and dark choc. chips to the vanilla. So yummy!
S
0Can you use full-fat coconut milk, Maya, for dairy free?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi S, You can use coconut milk in this recipe, but it won’t thicken and double as heavy cream does during the shaking step. If wanting to make a lighter consistency diary free recipe, you can try this No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream (using coconut milk in place of heavy cream), this recipe for Almond Milk Ice Cream, or this recipe for Chocolate Protein Ice Cream (subbing the heavy cream with coconut milk). I hope this helps!
Trista
0Hello Maya!
wondering if I can use plastic freezer containers that I use for putting up garden veggies for this recipe? I just don’t have enough large mouth with lids to use. I have made this once before and it came out sooooooo yummy!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Trista, As long as the container is large enough (with a tight-fitting lid) to be able to properly shake the ingredients inside, then you should be good.
Karin Egan
0Can I use liquid allulose?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Karin, I have not tested this recipe using liquid allulose. Please let us know how it turns out if you decide to try it.
Ly
0I need a bit of help navigating this site. I can’t seem to find where to tap to watch the video to make mason jar ice cream.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Ly, The video is located in the recipe card. Feel free to use the ‘Jump to Recipe’ button at the top of the page to get to the right location.
Bernadette
0Could I use monk sugar or swerve ?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Bernadette, Yes, this recipe already uses monk fruit sweetener – you need this one for the right texture. I don’t recommend using Swerve or other brands of monk fruit, which use a different filler and both will result in very hard ice cream.
Skylar Kell
0Hey Maya!
I made the vanilla version and added some cake batter extract, I think I added too much because the flavor is off. How much extract would you use?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Skylar, Extracts can vary in flavor and intensity. I would start with a very small amount of extract, like 1/8 teaspoon or less and then adjust to taste.
CHRISTINE GIBBS
0How can I make sure monk fruit sweetener fully dissolves?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Christine, The powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend dissolves really well in the ice cream base. If you are using the granular version, then I suggest heating the cream and sweetener together until the sweetener fully dissolves. It will need to be cold before shaking in a mason jar, so chill for several hours.
Amy Ohanjanyan
0Can I blend in magic bullet instead of shaking for 3 minutes?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Amy, I have not tested this, but I think it should give you close to the same result.
Pye
0I’ve made this twice. This time I poured the cream into a wide mouth freezer-friendly glass bowl with a lid. I had quite a time scooping out my first batch (not that licking the mess off my fingers was painful!). Thank you!
Lori M.
0I always start and end any keto recipe search with your website. The linked 16 oz mason jars are the types with “shoulders”; the kind without (made for freezer use) allow the ice cream to slide out after running warm water over the jar. Allulose helps so much with the texture that I will never go back to erythritol for this. The extra alcohol, when I use extract (maple, almond, banana) in addition to vanilla, helps too. I have no portion control and need to reduce the calories (892) as I eat the entire jar. Though full fat is the keto mantra, I just made/ate a decent batch using light cream (cheaper, 2/3 the calories) with the Vital Protein (collagen peptides, unflavored) you recommend. That’s, depending on brand, 240-320 calories fewer on the cream while adding 35-70 calories (1-2 scoops) of protein. Can you develop protein or other no-so-caloric yet-still keto ice creams? Thank you for your rigorous and wonderful recipe development!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Lori, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’ll see what I can do.
Yoli
0Oh no, I think I over shook it, it looked grainy. Darn
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Yoli, What kind of sweetener did you use?
Yoli
0Hi Maya, I used your Monk fruit Allulose sweetener.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Yoli, I have updated the recipe. If you use crystallized sweetener, you may want to simmer the sweetener with the cream to fully dissolve it. Powdered allulose is now recommended for the best texture and consistency.
Yoli
0Thank you Maya, I will powder next time. I think I shook it too much and it started to become cheese lol
Yoli
Stephanie G Smith-Latham
0I have an ice cream maker. Any reason I can’t put it in that to mix/freeze? I sure love your recipes! Thanks.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Stephanie, Feel free to use your ice cream maker!
Eric
0For hot weather a lighter recipe for sherbet would taste great.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Eric! Great suggestion! I’ll have to try to come up with one.
Glenda
0I had trouble finding nutritional values for the strawberry and chocolate versions. Help!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Glenda, The nutrition facts listed are for the vanilla version. Feel free to enter the recipe into an online recipe calculator to get accurate nutrition for the recipe variations.
Julie
0Hi Maya! Thank you so much for your amazing recipes and insights! A quick question about this keto mason jar ice cream recipe: could you use full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream? I’m trying to cut down or even remove dairy from my diet, and am wondering if this would work… I love the flavour of coconut, so that wouldn’t an issue for me.
By the way, I signed up to be alerted when Besti becomes available in Canada. I’m looking forward to trying the Besti Monk-fruit & Allulose blend!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Julie, Yes, full-fat coconut milk will work nicely in this recipe!
Alison
0This ice cream is so delicious, and I love the mason jar technique!
Jamie
0This was so delicious and perfect for the hot weather! I love how easy it is to make!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
0I made your recipe for a gathering the other day and everyone kept asking for the recipe. It was totally a hit!
Andrea Metlika
0This is so easy and a great recipe for the kids to help with.
Heidy M
0These keto ice cream in mason jars were out of this world yummy. I will be saving this for the future. Yum’d