Ice Cream in a Bag

Organic Valley is passionate about food and protecting the food system. Our in-house chefs, product development team members and employee-foodies love finding twists to enhance traditional fare. We also enjoy trying new ways to use organic products to create delectable meals and snacks that you can feel good about sharing with your family.

Turn snack time into science class with this magical ice cream made right in a bag! Kids will love shaking up creamy Organic Valley^® Oat Creamer into real ice cream in just 15 minutes. It's summer fun that's both educational and delicious.

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15 min Prep15 min Total

15 min Prep•15 min Total

4 Servings

15 min Prep15 min Total

15 min Prep•15 min Total

4 Servings

Featured in:

10 Organic-Inspired Summer Treats to Beat the Heat Naturally

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons organic sugar

4 cups ice cubes

½ cup rock salt or kosher salt

2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)

2 tablespoons crushed organic chocolate sandwich cookies (optional)

2 tablespoons mini marshmallows (optional)

Directions

stir: In a measuring cup, combine Organic Valley® Vanilla Oat Creamer and sugar. Stir until sugar completely dissolves.

seal: Pour the creamer mixture into the quart-size resealable bag. Seal the bag tightly, pressing out as much air as possible.

Tips

Double-check the seal by gently pressing the bag - no leaks allowed or you'll have salty ice cream!

mix: Fill the gallon-size bag with ice cubes. Add salt to the ice and mix gently.

Tips

Rock salt works best, but kosher salt works too. The salt is what makes the magic happen by super-cooling the ice.

place bag: Place the sealed quart bag inside the gallon bag with the ice and salt mixture. Seal the gallon bag tightly.

shake: Wrap the gallon bag in towels to protect hands from the cold. Shake vigorously and continuously for 8 to 10 minutes.

Tips

Take turns with kids every few minutes—this is a workout! The more you shake, the creamier your ice cream will be.

rinse: Remove the quart bag from the ice mixture. Rinse the outside of the quart bag with cold water to remove any salt residue before opening.

serve: Open the ice cream bag and stir in desired mix-ins. Serve immediately for soft-serve texture.

Tips

Make it a science lesson by explaining how salt lowers the freezing point of water to freeze the cream mixture.
Try different Organic Valley^® Oat Creamers or Heavy Whipping Cream.
Double the recipe for larger families but use separate bags as bigger batches don't freeze as evenly.

Directions

Cooking Mode

Prevent your screen from going dark as you follow along.

stir: In a measuring cup, combine Organic Valley® Vanilla Oat Creamer and sugar. Stir until sugar completely dissolves.

seal: Pour the creamer mixture into the quart-size resealable bag. Seal the bag tightly, pressing out as much air as possible.

Tips

Double-check the seal by gently pressing the bag - no leaks allowed or you'll have salty ice cream!

mix: Fill the gallon-size bag with ice cubes. Add salt to the ice and mix gently.

Tips

Rock salt works best, but kosher salt works too. The salt is what makes the magic happen by super-cooling the ice.

place bag: Place the sealed quart bag inside the gallon bag with the ice and salt mixture. Seal the gallon bag tightly.

shake: Wrap the gallon bag in towels to protect hands from the cold. Shake vigorously and continuously for 8 to 10 minutes.

Tips

Take turns with kids every few minutes—this is a workout! The more you shake, the creamier your ice cream will be.

rinse: Remove the quart bag from the ice mixture. Rinse the outside of the quart bag with cold water to remove any salt residue before opening.

serve: Open the ice cream bag and stir in desired mix-ins. Serve immediately for soft-serve texture.

Tips

Make it a science lesson by explaining how salt lowers the freezing point of water to freeze the cream mixture.
Try different Organic Valley^® Oat Creamers or Heavy Whipping Cream.
Double the recipe for larger families but use separate bags as bigger batches don't freeze as evenly.