Have you ever made ice cream in a bag? This is a fun one for kids, and so tasty, too!
I have a great recipe to share, but before I do, I want to point you in the direction of a cookbook for a cause that a friend of mine then five-year-old son has put together. So many people love to cook, and not only for themselves. I personally love bringing the wee ones into the kitchen with me and letting them help me out — and they love it, too. Little Miss can already break an egg into the bowl by herself after a lot of practice.
So go check out the Kids Feeding Kids cookbook. It’s a cookbook with recipes from various children, as well as some from celebrities, including Oprah and Chris O’Donnell. It’s not only recipes they love to make but also recipes they love to eat. For $20, you can get this adorable cookbook with over 800 recipes.
And that $20? It goes to support the Northern Illinois Food Bank. The proceeds from each book are able to buy 100 pounds of food for the food bank. With the economy the way it is, more and more people are relying on the food bank, and this is a great way to support it.
Hurry though. There are fewer than 500 cookbooks left, and once people get their holiday shopping going, I have a feeling they’ll sell out quickly. (I’m pairing it with an apron to give to several children I know who love to cook — and a few adults, too!)
In honor of the cookbook, I’m choosing a recipe this week that is one of the wee ones’ favorites — and one I enjoy too!
How to Make Kids’ Ice Cream in a Bag
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Fill the large bag half full of ice, and add the rock salt. Seal the bag. Put the milk, vanilla, and sugar into the small bag, then seal it. Place the small bag inside the large bag, and seal it again carefully. Shake up the mixture until it is ice cream, about five minutes. Wipe off the top of the small bag, then open it carefully and enjoy!
I love that this is totally portion-controlled! You can also add flavors — put in some chopped-up cherries or strawberries. Add a little honey (warmed with the milk). Try mini chocolate chips. Swirl in some caramel or some fudge with a spoon after it’s turned into ice cream. Add a couple of drops of peppermint extract. The possibilities are only as limited as your imagination.
And the wee ones can totally do this themselves. Whoo, more ice cream for Mommy. Is it wrong to use their innocence to my advantage?
Ice Cream In A Bag
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 6 tablespoon rock salt
- 1 Ziploc pint size
- 1 Ziploc gallon size
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill the large bag half full of ice, and add the rock salt. Seal the bag. Put the milk, vanilla, and sugar into the small bag, then seal it. Place the small bag inside the large bag, and seal again carefully1/2 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, 6 tablespoon rock salt, 1 Ziploc, Ice cubes, 1 Ziploc
- Shake up the mixture until it is ice cream, about five minutes. Wipe off the top of the small bag, and then open it carefully.
- You can also add flavors — put in some chopped up cherries or strawberries. Add a little honey and mini chocolate chips. Swirl in some caramel or some fudge with a spoon after it’s turned into ice cream. Add a couple drops of peppermint extract. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t use skim milk for this recipe.
- Warm the honey milk before adding it to your ice cream.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
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Fun and easy recipe. Thanks!! I am getting your book in the mail tomorrow. The weekend turned crazy and I did not get it out yet. 🙂
I think that my kids will love doing this with me. Sounds so easy and fun. I like that it's portion controlled too. Thanks Michelle!
I like the idea of having the girls in the kitchen with me. Until it takes forevah to get anything done. I have been sending them to the Young Chefs Academy to get their cooking groove on. But…that ice cream recipe…I think I could handle that. And not have to get out the clunky machine…
I've never seen this recipe before but it looks like a lot of fun. I'll be sure to try it.
Wow, sounds like a good way for me to get my aggression out and have a treat afterward.
We did this recently and though it worked well, we ended up with salty ice cream – it somehow seeped through the bag (there were no holes, etc). I have to figure out why, since my daughter loved doing it.
Sounds like fun for “big” kids too. I think this would be a really fun activity after a dinner with good friends!
Yvonne
GREAT!!! idea for the grand-daughters.
Geri
Lisa – Totally easy and yummy. And the book came. Little Miss loves it!
Kelly – Yep, it's designed as a kid project. I hope it went well.
Kat – Young Chefs Academy? That sounds pretty cool.
Brenda – I hope you did and it worked well for you. It's a neat and fun thing!
Unknown Mami – Yep – double benefit, and no therapy bills!
Gina – Oops 🙂 Maybe a bad batch of bags? I actually had a set of bags once where the bottoms weren't sealed.
Yvonne – You got it. I can see this as a party game – everyone makes their own flavor with their own goodies!
Geri – Absolutely. And apparently for you, too, given the above comments.