Description
A simple and symbolic ice cream recipe using freshly pumped breast milk. Perfect for new moms looking to celebrate their breastfeeding journey or curious food lovers exploring nutrient-rich, homemade alternatives.
Ingredients
- 1 to 1.5 cups fresh breast milk
- 1/3 cup organic cane sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
- Optional: 2–4 tbsp heavy cream or coconut cream (for creamier texture)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat half of the breast milk with sugar and salt over low heat until sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
Remove from heat and stir in the remaining breast milk and vanilla extract.
Cool the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions (about 20–25 minutes).
Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2–3 hours until scoopable.
Enjoy within a week, and only consume if using your own properly stored breast milk.
Notes
- Always use freshly pumped breast milk stored under safe conditions (ideally within 24–48 hours).
- Do not share this dessert with others without consent and full transparency.
- You can enhance flavor with cinnamon, honey, or fruit purées.
- This is a symbolic dessert, not recommended for infants or commercial sale.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (prep)+ 2 hours (chill)
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Postpartum, DIY Food
- Method: No-bake, Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: Modern, Experimental
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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