18 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

Whether you are looking to make the flavor of your dreams or are merely aiming to create a healthy alternative, there are plenty of homemade ice cream recipes to choose from. As summer heats up and the Fourth of July arrives, it's not hard to find an excuse to indulge in a cool treat.

There are several ways to make ice cream at home without the use of dairy products, such as frozen banana-based recipes that act as a guilt-free dose of potassium. While there are always seasonal additions to be had, avocados and rhubarb are a great way to consume stuff you may have a hard time working into your diet year round.

There are also lots of enticing homemade ice cream recipes that take inspiration from favorites like Wendy's infamous chocolate Frosty and a Dairy Queen cookie dough Blizzard.