10+ Frozen Dessert Ideas That Are Tasty and Healthy

March 10, 2025

Ditch the oven and embrace the freezer! Forget complicated baking recipes and sugary guilt; frozen desserts offer a refreshing and surprisingly healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

With a juicer, you can create delicious sweet treats that are low in calories and have natural flavours. Many frozen dessert recipes use frozen fruits or their juice. 

At Hurom, we believe in versatility. Our cold-press juicers can also be used to transform fresh ingredients into frozen desserts. 

Discover 10+ frozen dessert ideas that prove healthy and delicious can go hand-in-hand.

What Is Frozen Dessert?

A frozen dessert is a sweet dish that’s typically frozen or made from frozen ingredients. These ingredients can be liquid or solid. 

There are many different types of frozen desserts, including sorbets, custards, mousses, frozen yogurt, and sherberts. 

Depending on the recipe, you may need equipment like a juicer or food processor. However, some frozen desserts may be made without any equipment. 

Frozen Dessert vs. Ice Cream: Is Ice Cream Frozen Dessert?

The difference between ice cream and most other frozen desserts is that ice cream is made from dairy. Store-bought frozen desserts that look and taste similar to ice cream are actually made from vegetable oils. 

Side note: Frozen dessert is a broad term that may include non-dairy ice creams, too. 

Ice cream is technically a frozen dessert, but it’s a whole category of dessert on its own because of its dairy content.

Some soft-serve ice creams are also non-dairy. Such ice creams may suit people who are lactose intolerant and can’t consume dairy at all. 

The good news:

You can make both ice cream and frozen desserts at home. 

Can You Make Frozen Desserts with a Slow Juicer?

Some frozen dessert recipes can be made using a slow juicer. Although the primary purpose of a slow juicer is to make fresh juice, you may be able to make frozen desserts like sorbet or gelatos if you get the right slow juicer. 

Most frozen dessert recipes call for frozen fruits, which Hurom slow juicers can work with easily. In some cases, there’s a separate component for this purpose. 

Hurom’s slow juicers aren’t just great for producing quality cold-pressed juice—they can also help you make delicious frozen desserts. 

Hurom H320 has a coarse strainer for smoothies. Similarly, Hurom H200 has a dedicated ice cream strainer that helps make ice cream at home. Just use the proper attachment when assembling the juicer and you’re ready to make some creative frozen desserts. 

By comparison, Hurom 400 and Hurom H70 don’t have – or need – this extra attachment.

Frozen Dessert Recipes with Hurom Slow Juicers

If you’ve got a sweet tooth and a Hurom juicer, you can make super tasty frozen desserts at home. Here are some of our favourite recipes you must try:

1. Fresh Fruit Sorbet

Sorbet is a dessert made with frozen fruits. It has an icy texture and is less dense than dairy-based ice cream. Also, it’s a low-calorie dessert because all it contains is water and fruits. 

You can make sorbet with various fruits, but the most popular choices are mango, pineapple, watermelon, and berries.

Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fruit (e.g., mango, pineapple, watermelon, or mixed berries)

  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the fruits of your choice and freeze them. 

  2. Assemble your juicer and use the strainer for sorbet. 

  3. Add the frozen fruit to the hopper. 

  4. Add in the honey or maple syrup (if using).

  5. Turn on the juicer and collect the sorbet in the juice container. 

  6. Scoop out the sorbet into serving bowls. 

2. Blueberry Ice Cream

You don’t need an ice cream machine to make this divine blueberry ice cream recipe. To balance the sweetness of the berries, we’ll use yogurt instead of milk. 


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of yogurt

  • 2 cups of blueberries

  • 1 tsp of honey (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Fill an ice cube tray with yogurt and blueberries. 

  2. Freeze the ingredients in the ice cube tray overnight or for 6-8 hours.

  3. Assemble your Hurom Slow Juicer with the ice cream strainer.

  4. Add all prepared ingredients to the juicer and extract.

  5. Scoop the ice cream from the juice container. 

3. Frozen Yogurt

Yes, you can make froyo with Hurom slow juicers. You don’t need those fancy frozen yogurt machines to make it at home.

Here’s a berry frozen yogurt recipe with strawberries and blueberries:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup frozen strawberries

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries

  • 1 cup fresh Greek-style yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)

  • 1 tbsp of honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Assemble the Hurom juicer with an ice cream or a coarse strainer (whichever you have). 

  2. Add the frozen fruits and yogurt to the hopper. 

  3. Pour in the optional sweetener. 

  4. Turn on the juicer and collect the frozen yogurt in a container.

4. Pumpkin Ice Cream

This homemade pumpkin ice cream is super easy to make and provides a delicious way to use any leftover pumpkin. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of pumpkin

  • 2 cups of Greek yogurt

  • Cinnamon

  • Maple syrup

  • Nutmeg powder

  • 1 tsp of pumpkin seeds

Instructions:

  1. Cut pumpkins into small 2-inch cubes.

  2. Freeze pumpkins and yogurt for at least four hours (ideally overnight). 

  3. Assemble your Hurom Slow Juicer with an ice cream strainer.

  4. Add frozen pumpkins and yogurt. 

  5. Churn ingredients.

  6. Top with maple syrup, ground nutmeg, and cinnamon powder. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds for some texture and presentation!

5. Vegan Avocado Ice Cream 

We haven’t forgotten the vegans. If you don’t like any animal-based ingredients in your frozen dessert, this rich avocado homemade ice cream should be your go-to. It’ll provide you with the healthy fats in the avocado in a sweet, delicious way that you can savour guilt-free. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cup of avocados

  • 1 can of coconut milk

  • Juice of a ¼ lemon

  • 3 teaspoons of Matcha powder (optional) 

Instructions:

  • Slice the avocados and freeze them for 4 hours or overnight.

  • In a bowl, pour the can of coconut milk and whip it. 

  • Assemble your Hurom Slow Juicer with the ice cream strainer.

  • Add all prepared ingredients to the hopper (Matcha optional)

  • Turn on the juicer and extract the ice cream.

6. Grape Granita

This is an icy, semi-frozen dessert with a rich grape flavour. You don’t even need to use any special attachment for this one, as this recipe uses grape juice. 

While you can use any type of grapes, Concord grapes are the best as they’re the juiciest. 

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups of grapes

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 2 tbsp sugar (optional, depending on grape sweetness)

Instructions:

  1. Add the fresh grapes to the hopper of your Hurom juicer and juice them.

  2. Mix the grape juice with lime juice and sugar (if using).

  3. Pour into a shallow baking dish and place in the freezer.

  4. Every 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up the ice crystals.

  5. Repeat for 3-4 hours until you get a fluffy, flaky texture.

  6. Serve in chilled bowls.

7. Watermelon Ice Pops

Ice pops are one of the easiest frozen desserts to make using a juicer. Watermelon ice pops are a fun and hydrating frozen treat made with natural watermelon juice. They’re particularly great for those warm summer days. 

Ingredients:

  • ½ a small watermelon

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Juice fresh watermelon using your Hurom juicer. 

  2. Mix in lime juice and honey if extra sweetness is needed.

  3. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds.

  4. Insert sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.

  5. Unmold and enjoy!

8. Coconut-Pineapple Freeze

This tropical, creamy frozen dessert will give you an ice cream-like texture without any dairy. It will require the use of a juicer and a blender. The result is scrumptious!

Ingredients:

  • 1½ cup fresh or canned pineapple

  • ½ cup coconut milk

  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Juice fresh pineapple using your Hurom juicer.

  2. Mix the juice with coconut milk, honey, and vanilla in a container. 

  3. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze for 4-6 hours.

  4. Take the frozen cubes out and pour them into the Hurom blender. 

  5. Blend the frozen cubes until smooth and creamy.

  6. Serve immediately or freeze for another 30 minutes for a firmer texture.

How to Make Homemade Frozen Dessert Without a Juicer or Blender?

Although a good juicer can help you make many yummy frozen desserts, it’s not an absolute requirement. You can make plenty of frozen desserts even without a juicer or blender. It just depends on the recipe. 

From ice cream to bite-sized fruit desserts, many recipes for frozen desserts are quick, easy, and equipment-free. 

Here are some for you to try:

1. No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream

Did you know you can make ice cream without an ice cream maker? This creamy, rich chocolate no-churn ice cream recipe just involves mixing and freezing the ingredients. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

  • ¼ cup cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.

  2. In another bowl, whisk the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.

  4. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4-6 hours before serving.

2. Frozen Banana Bites

A fun, bite-sized frozen treat—these banana bites are perfect for kids and adults alike. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 bananas, sliced into rounds

  • ½ cup melted chocolate (dark, milk, or white)

  • ¼ cup chopped nuts or shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Dip banana slices in melted chocolate and sprinkle with nuts or coconut if desired.

  3. Place on the baking sheet and freeze for about 2 hours.

  4. Enjoy frozen for a crunchy, creamy snack!

3. Cookies and Cream Icebox Cake

This frozen, no-bake, layered ice cream cake in classic cookies and cream flavour will be an instant favourite for your family and friends.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 package (about 24) chocolate wafer cookies

  • ¼ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

  2. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream in a loaf pan.

  3. Layer cookies on top, then another layer of whipped cream. Repeat layers until all cookies are used, ending with whipped cream.

  4. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.

  5. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.

  6. Slice and serve like ice cream cake!

4. Frozen Peanut Butter Cups

These frozen peanut butter cups are a winning chocolate and peanut butter combo. Unlike other frozen recipes that require several hours of freezing, this one doesn't take much time.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)

  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

  • 1 cup melted chocolate (dark or milk)

  • 12 mini cupcake liners

Instructions:

  1. Mix peanut butter and honey in a bowl.

  2. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each cupcake liner.

  3. Add a spoonful of the peanut butter mixture on top.

  4. Cover with more melted chocolate and freeze for at least 1 hour.

  5. Enjoy frozen peanut butter cups straight from the freezer!

Get Creative!

Homemade frozen desserts are easy to make with a high-quality juicer. Many frozen desserts like sorbets and ice pops use fruit juice. Now, you may use fruit juice from the grocery stores, but fresh is always better.

Hurom slow juicers make the process even easier with their specialized strainers that make sorbets, frozen yogurts, and ice cream. 

Experiment with frozen ingredients and make delicious and healthy frozen desserts using Hurom juicers. 

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FAQs

What dessert can I make with frozen mango?

You can make many delicious desserts with frozen mangoes, such as mango sorbet, mango ice cream, and mango popsicles. Filipino Mango Royale, a layered dessert with graham crackers and whipped cream, is another recipe that uses frozen mango. 

Is frozen dessert unhealthy?

Frozen desserts may be unhealthy if they contain a lot of added sugar or processed ingredients like vegetable oils. However, homemade frozen desserts that are made with fresh, whole ingredients like fruits and nuts are healthy. For instance, sorbets made only with frozen fruits are sweet and provide healthy nutrients like vitamins without too many calories, like traditional desserts. 

Is custard a frozen dessert?

Custard itself is not a frozen dessert but may be used as an ingredient in frozen dessert recipes. It’s typically made of milk or cream, eggs, and sugar. It can be used in layered desserts with crackers and fresh fruits. 

What is in a sorbet?

Sorbet is usually made with fresh fruit, juice, or syrup. It’s a frozen dessert, often available in many flavours. Sorbet made with fresh fruit is the healthiest choice as compared to the ones made from flavoured syrups, which are high in sugar.