Low Carb Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream

I’m not gonna lie: I used to think homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker was a total scam.
“Just shake it!” they said.
“It’ll be creamy!” they said.
Spoiler: the first few times, it was either a frozen brick or some weird, icy foam.

But then I figured out the right shake time, the right cream, and the secret of that pinch of salt — and this Low-Carb Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream finally earned a permanent spot in my freezer.

It’s vanilla-rich, crazy creamy, and dead simple. Plus, no churners, no mixers, no drama.
Just a mason jar, a little wrist action, and a freezer.

💡 Why This One Works So Well

• Heavy cream + monk fruit allulose blend = sweet, rich, creamy magic with zero blood sugar drama.
• Shaking for the right amount of time builds the perfect air bubbles—just enough to lighten it up without whipping it into butter.
• Freezing without peeking lets the ice crystals stay tiny and creamy, not crunchy or weird.
• Pinch of salt? It’s not optional. It pulls the flavors together so it tastes like real ice cream, not a sad keto knockoff.

🧾 Ingredients That Kept It Keto

• Heavy cream (1 cup / 240ml) – High fat, almost no carbs. Chill it first so it thickens faster.
• Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend (1½ tbsp) – Zero glycemic impact. Powdered form blends way better than granular.
• Vanilla extract (1 tsp) – Trust me: a real, quality extract makes a difference.
• Pinch of sea salt – Balances sweetness and brings out the vanilla.

🔁 Keto Swaps That Actually Work

• Sweetener – You can swap for powdered erythritol if you must, but expect it to freeze a little harder and possibly leave a slight cooling aftertaste.
• Flavor Add-Ins – Stir in chopped nuts, unsweetened coconut, or sugar-free chocolate chips after shaking but before freezing.
• Dairy-Free Option – You can try full-fat coconut cream instead of heavy cream, but it’ll set softer and taste a little more tropical.

⚠️ Keto Missteps and How I Fixed Them

What Went Wrong	Why It Happens	How to Fix It
Turned into butter	Shook it too long	Stop shaking as soon as it doubles in volume. 3 minutes max.
Icy, not creamy	Opened the jar too soon or didn’t shake enough	Commit to the 3-minute shake and a solid 4–6 hour freeze—no peeking.
Grainy sweetener bits	Used granular instead of powdered sweetener	Always use powdered to dissolve fully.

👩‍🍳 How to Make It (Step-by-Step)

1. Chill your cream: Keep your heavy cream cold until the second you pour it in.
2. Fill your jar: Add heavy cream, powdered sweetener, vanilla, and salt to a 16 oz (475ml) wide-mouth mason jar.
3. Shake it good: Tighten that lid and shake hard for about 3 minutes. It should thicken noticeably and almost double in size. (Think thick pancake batter—not whipped cream.)
4. Freeze without peeking: Place the jar upright in the freezer for 4–6 hours.
5. Let it soften before scooping: 5–10 minutes at room temp makes it scoopable and dreamy.

🧠 Keto Cooking Tricks That Help

• Mark a timer when shaking. Over-shaking is a sneaky fail.
• Use a wide-mouth jar. Narrow ones are a wrist workout and impossible to scoop from.
• Double batch hack: Make two jars at once. No extra work, and future you will thank you.

🧊 How I Store and Track It

• Storage: Keep sealed in the freezer up to 2 months.
• Portion tip: I split one jar into 4 servings (~½ cup each) for easy tracking—about 1.6g net carbs per serving.
• Reheating hack: Never microwave it to soften—just sit it out for a few minutes.

❓ Real Keto Questions, Real Answers

Q: Will this spike blood sugar?
A: Not if you use a monk fruit-allulose blend. Allulose doesn’t impact blood sugar like erythritol sometimes can.

Q: Can I use coconut flour or almond milk instead?
A: No way. You need the fat from heavy cream (or full-fat coconut cream if going dairy-free).

Q: Does it freeze rock solid?
A: It firms up but stays scoopable after sitting out for 5–10 minutes—no jackhammer required.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	207 kcal
Total Fat	21.6g
Saturated Fat	13.8g
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	80mg
Sodium	25mg
Total Carbohydrates	1.7g
Dietary Fiber	0.1g
Net Carbs	1.6g
Total Sugars	1.9g (natural from cream)
Added Sugars	0g (monk fruit/allulose blend = 0g added sugars)
Sugar Alcohols	0g (allulose not counted toward net carbs, metabolized differently)
Protein	1.6g
Calcium	~40mg
Potassium	~50mg
Vitamin A	~15% DV
Vitamin D	~10% DV

Check out More Recipes:

• Low Carb Keto Strawberry Ice Cream (Sugar-Free)
• Low Carb Keto Coconut Cream Pie (Sugar Free)
• Low Carb Keto Popsicles (Sugar Free)