Kid Friendly Activity Ice Cream In A Baggie Recipe

Make delicious ice cream with your kids in just 20 minutes using this super simple and fun activity! No ice cream maker needed – just ziploc bags, ice, salt, and a few simple ingredients. This no-churn recipe is perfect for a hot summer day and creates a memorable experience for the whole family. Get ready for screams of delight as your little ones help make this frozen treat!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 129.9 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kid Friendly Activity Ice Cream In A Baggie

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How to Make Kid Friendly Activity Ice Cream In A Baggie

  1. In a sandwich-sized ziploc bag, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  2. Seal the sandwich bag tightly.
  3. Fill a gallon-sized ziploc bag about 3/4 full with ice cubes. Add 1/2 cup rock salt to the bag of ice.
  4. Place the sealed sandwich bag (containing the milk mixture) inside the gallon-sized bag with the ice and salt.
  5. Seal the gallon-sized bag tightly.
  6. Let the kids shake and roll the larger bag vigorously for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture is frozen and creamy. (Adult supervision recommended).
  7. Open the gallon bag and carefully remove the inner bag. Open the inner bag and enjoy your homemade ice cream immediately! (To minimize mess, consider doing this activity outdoors.)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

13g

Carbs

6g