Sweet Treats, Happy Moments & A Summer Full of Fun
Summer and ice cream are a match made in heaven—but what makes it even sweeter? Making your own ice cream at home with the kids! Involving children in the kitchen is not just fun, but also a great learning opportunity. Measuring, mixing, pouring—all these actions help build motor skills, encourage creativity, and create lasting memories.
Here are some easy, no-churn, and fun-to-make ice cream recipes that your little ones will love helping with (and eating too!).
🍓 1. 3-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream
Ingredients:
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2 cups frozen strawberries
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1/2 cup Greek yogurt
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2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Steps:
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Add strawberries, yogurt, and honey to a blender.
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Blend until creamy.
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Scoop and enjoy immediately or freeze for a firmer texture.
🧒 Kid Task: Let them press the blender button and taste test for sweetness.
🍌 2. Banana Ice Cream (Nice Cream!)
Ingredients:
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2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
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Optional: chocolate chips or peanut butter
Steps:
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Blend frozen banana slices until smooth.
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Add in toppings of your choice.
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Serve immediately like soft-serve.
🧒 Kid Task: They can peel, slice (with help), and choose fun mix-ins.
🍫 3. Chocolate Ice Cream in a Bag
Ingredients:
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1 cup milk
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1 tbsp cocoa powder
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2 tbsp sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Ice & salt
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2 ziplock bags (1 small, 1 large)
Steps:
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Add milk, cocoa, sugar, and vanilla to the small bag.
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Seal tightly and place it inside the large bag filled with ice and 6 tbsp salt.
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Shake for 5–7 minutes until it freezes.
🧒 Kid Task: Shaking the bag (make it a dance party!)
🫐 4. Frozen Yogurt Pops
Ingredients:
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2 cups flavored yogurt
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Fresh fruits (berries, mangoes, banana)
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Popsicle molds or paper cups with sticks
Steps:
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Mix yogurt and chopped fruit.
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Pour into molds and freeze for 4–5 hours.
🧒 Kid Task: Layering the fruits and yogurt, and decorating with sprinkles!
🌈 5. Rainbow Sprinkle Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients:
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Store-bought or homemade cookies
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Any flavor ice cream
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Rainbow sprinkles
Steps:
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Scoop ice cream between two cookies.
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Roll sides in rainbow sprinkles.
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Freeze for 15 minutes to firm up.
🧒 Kid Task: Sandwiching and rolling in sprinkles = giggles guaranteed.
🍨 Why Make Ice Cream at Home?
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Encourages hands-on learning through measurements and steps
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Teaches patience while waiting for it to freeze
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Offers a creative outlet through mix-and-match flavors
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Builds memories and confidence
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Perfect bonding time that turns into a delicious treat!
🧁 In Our Words
At Majestic Book Club, we believe learning happens everywhere—including your kitchen! Whether it’s measuring ingredients or choosing their favorite fruits, kids love being included. Making ice cream is not just about treats—it's about connection, creativity, and joy.
