5 Minute Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag
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What could be sweeter than making your very own ice cream in just 5 minutes? This week’s snack recipe is a kid-favorite: Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag!
With just a few simple ingredients and some serious shaking power, you can whip up a delicious, sweet treat – no expensive ice cream maker required.
It’s the perfect activity to pair with our Sweet Truths theme, giving kids a hands-on way to enjoy something sweet while learning about the goodness of God. Plus, it’s quick, mess-free, and so much fun for the whole family!
For more ice cream-themed crafts, activities, and a simple Bible lesson you can do with your kids this week, read my full blog post: Weekly Fun Plan: Sweet Truths!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp sea salt
- 2 cups of ice
- Sandwich-sized ziplock bag
- Gallon-sized ziplock bag
Steps:
- In the sandwich-sized ziplock bag, add your milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Make sure to seal the bag tightly and completely.
- In the gallon-sized ziplock bag, add ice and salt.
- Place your smaller bag inside the larger bag and seal it tightly and completely.
- Shake the bag hard but carefully, making sure not to open the bag, for approximately 5 minutes or until the ice cream reaches the consistency you are looking for.
- Remove the small bag, wipe it off, and empty the contents into a bowl or eat straight out of the bag with a spoon.
- Optional: top with sprinkles, nuts, chocolate syrup, or your other favorite sundae toppings.
Don’t forget, if you try this snack recipe or any parts of my Weekly Fun Plans be sure to share a photo on Instagram and tag us @faithfilledfun or use #faithfilledfun.
