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If you are in the hunt for a lite indulgence that doesn’t necessarily have to forego taste, home-made halo hop is revolutionary. More and more people see halo ice cream as a delicious treat that they can have as a dessert without having to worry about the calories it contains. In this blog post, you will be taking a step by step guide into preparing halo ice-cream at home, this will feature additional options for ingredients, tips for getting it right, and unique ways of serving halo ice cream.
If you are on a strict calorie diet or just searching for the healthier choice compared to regular ice cream, this recipe will guide you through the process of making your own halo ice cream that will be as delicious as any store bought one.
Here are Halo ice cream ingredients
That being said, to make this simple halo ice cream right at the comforts of home, you would only need three easy to find ingredients. The calorie content of this recipe has been kept low, whilst maintaining the desire opacity and creaminess of the dish.
- 300ml of unsweetened almond milk (or any other low calorie milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (for added protein, if desired)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener: erythritol, stevia, monk fruit, and other low calorie sweeteners.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum to use when you are on a low carb diet.
Combined, these actives contribute toward a low calorie, high protein base which, when blended, have an enjoyable texture that is similar to ice cream. I find that you can easily change the amount of sweetness or a certain flavor depending on your taste and thus anyone can consider this recipe.
Halo Ice Cream Recipe
Halo Ice Cream is an ice cream pastry and below is the detailed preparation procedure on how to prepare it.
Here is how you can make your halo ice-cream following the right procedures Procedural writing Halo Icecream Open the pack of halo top ice cream Remove the lid Scoop the halo ice-cream contents out into a bowl Place the lid back on the pack Re-seal the halo top ice cream by wrapping the pack in a cling wrap Put the pack of halo top ice cream in the freezer Press down on the halo top ice cream so that it compacts It is very easy and you need a blender and an ice- cream maker which are common kitchen appliances.
First, it is important that you learn how to prepare the base of your halo ice cream halo. Stir 1 ½ cups of unsweetened almond milk, ½ cup low fat Greek yogurt and ¼ cup vanilla protein powder in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Blend these ingredients using a whisk until a paste that you will spread on the game is formed. To keep it taste slightly creamy and more on the normal wheel, you can omit the protein powder and add more sweetener to it.
Third, mix in 2 tablespoons of powdered sweetener like granulated erythritol or stevia into the batter. This will give the sweetness without the pull of added sugar that wears a calories mask in most of the products. If a more sweet ice cream to your taste, you can add more sweetener to your recipes.
Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and sprinkling of salt to the mixture to bring out the taste further.
For the structural solidity, it is recommended to stir in a thickener such as one tablespoon cornstarch or one teaspoon xanthan gum. This step is an important one to make your halo ice cream look creamy and flavorful without the use of extra calories. The thickener has to be whisked into the liquid component until the OTC has disappeared.
Transfer the mixture into a saucepan and set it over medium low heat, stirring occasionally. You want the mixture to get a bit firm but not to come to boil. This will take about 5 minutes. When the mixture thickens and covers the back of a spoon bring it off the heat and cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, pour the mixture to your blender and blend for 30 seconds and this will ensure all is well combined. Transfer the mixture into an ice cream maker and process it as per the instructions given under using an ice cream maker. Usually it takes approximately 20-25 minutes until the ice cream becomes wholly soft so that the ‘cake’ can be served as soft serve.
If you want the next texture of ice cream, you should transfer churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for an extra 2-3 hours. This will give it that old school ice cream scoop ability.
Ingredient Alternatives
base; coconut cream instead of dairy cream; non-dairy milk instead of milk from cows; stabilizers replaced by agar agar instead of gelatin; natural colors instead of synthetic food colors; Improved sugars, natural sweeteners instead of regular sugar.
That is why making your own halo ice cream is one of the best, and that is because you can change the ingredients to whatever you desire. Here are some alternatives you can use without throwing away taste and texture out of the window.
In order to make it dairy free, use coconut or almond yogurt instead of greek yogurt. As an option you can replace almond milk with coconut one, although it will give a dish a bit different taste, more creamy and with a notes of coconut.
To go for a low carbohydrate dish, use, coconut milk or heavy cream rather than almond milk. However, you can use sugar-free sweetener such as monk fruit or stevia which will keep the ice cream sweet and yet does not have any carb.
To top it up, you might want to add a second scoop of your desired protein powder. The best are plain or chocolate protein powders, but feel free to try others to get the taste you want.
If you desire a richer custard, simply toss in additional ingredients like sugar-free chocolate chips, nuts or a spoonful of peanut butter before you freeze. The following are quality add-ins that will make your halo ice cream creamier without accumulating a lot of calories.
Halo Ice Cream Expert Recommendations
To get the right texture and right taste for the halo ice-cream, here are some secrets that one needs to figure out. Here are some tips that can help you ensure that your home made ice cream is always creamy,smooth and tasty.
First of all, do not use any type of sweetener that is of inferior quality or that takes time to dissolve in water. Second best is granulated sweeteners such as erythritol or monk fruit because it does not contain any undesirable after taste and also does not compromise the texture of the ice cream. Do not use liquid sweeteners, they make the ice cream less fluffy and too icy.
Just a reminder if you’re using protein powder in the halo ice cream recipe, it is advised to further blend the mixture for a smooth consistency and to eliminate lumps. Other protein powders can form lumps that are likely to make the ice cream have a bad texture. To make the mixture smooth and creamy the mixture is put into a blender and mixed.
To avoid your ice cream hardening after freezing, let it warm up for 5-10 minutes before serving. It makes it easy to scoop also makes it slightly softer than before to enable it form the nice creamy texture we all love.
Another trick about the ice cream is not to churn it for too long. As your mix gets warm enough and reach a soft-serve like consistency, do not continue to churn it in the ice cream maker. Most of the times, over churning of ice cream can make the product to become very hard and icy.
Finally, it is recommended that yours halo ice cream should be stored in an airtight container to avoid formation of ice crystals. Use a piece of plastic to cover the surface of the ice cream before you close the container to avoid the ice cream getting stale.
What to Serve With Halo Ice Cream
Of course, halo ice cream is tasty by itself, but deciding on suitable sides can spruce up your dessert. Here are some of the best foods to eat with halo ice-cream to make the moments even more memorable.
Fresh Fruit
Spooning over fresh fruits over your halo ice-cream adds natural sugars and a nice crunchy feel to it. When cutting up an artisanal frozen checkout-cellar dessert called ‘halo ice cream,’ to which a pat of vanilla bean ice cream is added as a topping at the last minute, sliced strawberries, blueberries or raspberries look great and present a pleasant textural counterpoint to the ice cream’s richness.
Dark Chocolate Shavings
In order to make the halo ice cream a little more sinful, sprinkle the top of the halo ice-cream with dark chocolate shavings. The slight cavitation in the dark chocolate means it has a very mild bitterness to it, balancing the sweetness of the ice cream and the gentle snap of the chocolate adds a pleasing texture contrast in each mouthful.
Almond Butter Drizzle
If you are feeling like something nutty and rich, pour some warm almond butter. It replaces the high-calorie, low nutrient-density sugars of traditional ice-cream while also improving its taste with creamy almond butter.
Granola
To increase the variety of the halo ice cream, you can add toppings such as a handful of granola. Due to the nature of the base of this ice cream, it contains crunchy and nutty granola on the consonant with the creamy structure of the ice cream.
Protein Cookies
To further enhance the halo ice-cream, you can serve it with protein cookies for that sweet finish, with high protein content as well. These impart a second variety to the base and importantly provides extra crunch and protein to it which works in synergy with the creamy softness of the ice creams.
Why is This Recipe More Special?
This halo ice cream recipe that follows is special because it is a low calorie, high protein ice cream made with real ingredients. Regular ice cream have several hundreds of calories and large quantities of sugar, it causes drowsiness after a meal. Thus, halo-ice-cream helps the consumer indulge in the smooth and sweet flavors they prefer, by containing less sugar and fat as most ordinary icecream.
The other thing that makes this recipe better is the variety we get from it. Unlike the commercially produced ice cream, you have a chance to choose what goes into your halo ice-cream when preparing it at home. Whether you are losing weight and trying to reduce your sugar, unavailable for dairy or simply are trying to up your protein consumption, this recipe is very very adaptable without losing any of it’s deliciousness.
On the same note, the recipe incorporates the use of protein powder to provide you with the best outcome of dessert you need after exercising. Instead of heavy cream and sugar, you are enriching the nutrition that’s feeding your body with necessary vitamin and minerals, making it more suited to health conscious populations and making the product a more reasonable proposition for its target demographic.
Final Thought
Last, yet not least, making halo ice cream at home is all about creating your own flavors, coming up with your unique taking and adding toppings. You may choose whatever you like to be mixed into or sprinkled on the batter and therefore always have a new and different treat. The options range as far as putting up fresh fruits in the cookie batter to mixing in chocolate chips.
Therefore, this halo ice-cream recipe is great for people who want to have an easy dessert that they can create and adjust to their taste without having to worry about getting an unhealthy dessert. This ice cream is truly versatile and you may serve it with fresh fruits, shaved dark chocolate or a topping of almond butter among others. Indulge in the utmost pleasure these States offer by savoring its delicious soups’ extra thick and creamy consistency while keeping the results of your perfect fitness regime.
Ingredients
- 300ml of unsweetened almond milk (or any other low calorie milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (for added protein, if desired)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sweetener: erythritol, stevia, monk fruit, and other low calorie sweeteners.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum to use when you are on a low carb diet.
Instructions
First, it is important that you learn how to prepare the base of your halo ice cream halo. Stir 1 ½ cups of unsweetened almond milk, ½ cup low fat Greek yogurt and ¼ cup vanilla protein powder in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Blend these ingredients using a whisk until a paste that you will spread on the game is formed. To keep it taste slightly creamy and more on the normal wheel, you can omit the protein powder and add more sweetener to it.
Third, mix in 2 tablespoons of powdered sweetener like granulated erythritol or stevia into the batter. This will give the sweetness without the pull of added sugar that wears a calories mask in most of the products. If a more sweet ice cream to your taste, you can add more sweetener to your recipes.
Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and sprinkling of salt to the mixture to bring out the taste further.
For the structural solidity, it is recommended to stir in a thickener such as one tablespoon cornstarch or one teaspoon xanthan gum. This step is an important one to make your halo ice cream look creamy and flavorful without the use of extra calories. The thickener has to be whisked into the liquid component until the OTC has disappeared.
Transfer the mixture into a saucepan and set it over medium low heat, stirring occasionally. You want the mixture to get a bit firm but not to come to boil. This will take about 5 minutes. When the mixture thickens and covers the back of a spoon bring it off the heat and cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, pour the mixture to your blender and blend for 30 seconds and this will ensure all is well combined. Transfer the mixture into an ice cream maker and process it as per the instructions given under using an ice cream maker. Usually it takes approximately 20-25 minutes until the ice cream becomes wholly soft so that the ‘cake’ can be served as soft serve.
If you want the next texture of ice cream, you should transfer churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for an extra 2-3 hours. This will give it that old school ice cream scoop ability.
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