Making kick the can ice cream was one of my favorite summer activities as a child, and I am super-excited to introduce my children to it this summer! Being egg-free, this ice cream makes for a safe and easy-to-make treat. Best of all, you can work off those extra calories before you indulge (or, in my children’s case, just burn a little excess energy)! The kids had a blast rolling, tossing, and kicking their cans, and the ice cream was a perfect way to cool off after the all the outdoor fun!
To tell the truth, I’m not sure whether my little ones enjoyed making or eating their homemade ice cream more! What’s for sure is that it turned out super-tasty, and they gobbled it all up! (Okay, maybe I helped just a bit!) Scroll along to find out how you can make your own ice cream and burn a few calories, too! I’m thinking ice cream workouts might just be the next big thing! You heard it here first, folks! 😀
Kick the can ice cream
For this recipe, you will need:
A plastic jar with a lid or a metal can
Zipper-style sandwich bags
1 cup half & half
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
3-4 cups crushed ice
6 tablespoons salt
In a mixing cup, combine half & half, sugar, vanilla, and mini chips.
Pour the mixture into a sandwich bag, pressing out most of the air, then double bag with another sandwich bag (this will ensure you don’t get a bunch of salt in your ice cream)!
Fill your can with half the ice and salt, then place the filled bag inside and cover with the remaining ice and salt.
Secure the lid and toss, roll, or kick away for about ten minutes (If your ice melts, refill with extra ice)! Once the ice cream has reached your desired consistency, it’s time to enjoy!
I hope you have so much fun making your own kick the can ice cream! If you do, share some photos of your fun using the social media links below!
This looks like a nice summer treat! And fun! Lol
Thank you! 🙂
Okay, I really need grandchildren. You always share such fun activities to do with the kids! Pretty sure I could help them eat the ice cream too!
Thank you so much Lisa! Hoping grandchildren are in your future and lots of ice cream too! 😉 Thanks so much for reading!
That is so fun, I love the idea of kick the can! Ha Ha I think we used to play kick the can as kids but we did think about this idea or we would have had some ice cream at the end!!!! Great post, perfect summertime fun!
Thank you so much! 🙂
This is so fun. Especially because it involves the little ones.
Thank you so much!
What a fun summer time activity and treat!!
Thank you!
Such a fun summer idea! I just may use this for an upcoming party!
You just gave me an idea!!! This would be such a fun activity/treat for a summer birthday party!
Yum! My kiddos would love this!!
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The kiddos are so cute! I’ve actually always wanted to try making homemade ice cream this way!
Thank you! 🙂 It actually turns out pretty well, you just need a friend to toss it around with! 🙂
What an awesome summer idea!! This will be great for my nieces and nephews!
Thank you so much! 🙂
You had me at ice cream workout 😂. My kids would have so much fun doing this, we will be adding it to our summer to-do list for sure!
Hooray!:) I hope you have a great time working out together! Lol 😉
Such a fun and interesting way to make ice cream! I love that it’s a game and a treat all in one 😊
Thank you! Got to burn those calories first! Right? 😉
I may just pull this idea out next time I’m babysitting and the kids get antsy! Thanks for the great tip! 🙂
You are so welcome! I bet you Wil be their favorite baby sitter for sure! 😉