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June 28, 2018 By Katie The Bug 25 Comments

Kick the Can Ice Cream!

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How to make ice cream in a canMaking 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! πŸ˜€

Easy to make ice cream

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

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In a mixing cup, combine half & half, sugar, vanilla, and mini chips.

Ice cream in a bag

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)!

Ice cream in a can

Fill your can with half the ice and salt, then place the filled bag inside and cover with the remaining ice and salt.

Hand tossed ice cream 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!

Tin can ice cream

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!

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  1. Stephanie says

    June 29, 2018 at 8:55 am

    This looks like a nice summer treat! And fun! Lol

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    • Katie The Bug says

      July 2, 2018 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Lisa says

    June 29, 2018 at 10:25 am

    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!

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    • Katie The Bug says

      July 2, 2018 at 4:42 pm

      Thank you so much Lisa! Hoping grandchildren are in your future and lots of ice cream too! πŸ˜‰ Thanks so much for reading!

      Reply
  3. Jen @ Jenron Designs says

    June 29, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    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!

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    • Katie The Bug says

      July 2, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you so much! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Nailil says

    June 29, 2018 at 10:54 pm

    This is so fun. Especially because it involves the little ones.

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    • Katie The Bug says

      July 2, 2018 at 4:40 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. Lynne says

    June 30, 2018 at 4:48 am

    What a fun summer time activity and treat!!

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    • Katie The Bug says

      July 2, 2018 at 4:40 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Quarter Mile Lane Blog says

    June 30, 2018 at 8:34 am

    Such a fun summer idea! I just may use this for an upcoming party!

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    • Katie The Bug says

      July 2, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      You just gave me an idea!!! This would be such a fun activity/treat for a summer birthday party!

      Reply
  7. Michelle says

    June 30, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    Yum! My kiddos would love this!!

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    • Katie The Bug says

      July 2, 2018 at 4:37 pm

      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Cassie says

    June 30, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    The kiddos are so cute! I’ve actually always wanted to try making homemade ice cream this way!

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    • Katie The Bug says

      July 2, 2018 at 4:37 pm

      Thank you! πŸ™‚ It actually turns out pretty well, you just need a friend to toss it around with! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Brooke Serwa says

    July 4, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    What an awesome summer idea!! This will be great for my nieces and nephews!

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    • Katie The Bug says

      July 8, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      Thank you so much! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Nicole says

    July 4, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    You had me at ice cream workout πŸ˜‚. My kids would have so much fun doing this, we will be adding it to our summer to-do list for sure!

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    • Katie The Bug says

      July 8, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      Hooray!:) I hope you have a great time working out together! Lol πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  11. Sara | mshealthesteem.com says

    July 5, 2018 at 6:17 am

    Such a fun and interesting way to make ice cream! I love that it’s a game and a treat all in one 😊

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    • Katie The Bug says

      July 8, 2018 at 7:47 pm

      Thank you! Got to burn those calories first! Right? πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  12. Lia says

    June 17, 2019 at 11:50 am

    I may just pull this idea out next time I’m babysitting and the kids get antsy! Thanks for the great tip! πŸ™‚

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    • Katie The Bug says

      June 18, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      You are so welcome! I bet you Wil be their favorite baby sitter for sure! πŸ˜‰

      Reply

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