Last Updated on May 28, 2025 by Toya
Want to learn how to make keto mason jar ice cream? Try out this easy keto mason jar chocolate ice cream made with just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time! This delicious keto mason jar ice cream has only 1.4 g net carbs per serving and makes the perfect keto dessert for the family!
Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream
This ice cream is creamy, low in carbs, and tastes so good, you won’t believe it’s keto-friendly. Made with a base of heavy cream, a low-carb sweetener, and cocoa, this keto mason jar chocolate ice cream recipe is the perfect 10-minute treat to make that everyone can enjoy.
Not only that, but it’s also super easy to make. This recipe is made with ingredients you already have in your pantry and is great for days when you want to quickly whip up a mason jar dessert without any hassle.
In addition, it does not require any fancy equipment like my other ice cream maker chocolate ice cream. Just a good old mason jar, your ingredients, and a few shakes and you’ll be enjoying this keto ice cream recipe in no time!
Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream FAQs
Before we jump into the recipe, you’ll find a few answers to some burning questions you may have about making mason jar keto ice cream.
Can Keto Ice Cream be made in a Mason Jar?
Yes! Keto ice cream can be made in a mason jar and it’s quite easy to do so. In fact, mason jar ice cream is very popular on keto and comes in many different flavors to satisfy sweet cravings.
Can you Freeze Mason Jars?
If you’re planning on making ice cream in a mason jar, you may be worried about placing your mason jar in the freezer. Rest assured — most mason jars are freezer-safe, especially if they’re labeled as such and have straight sides to prevent cracking. But, if you’re still feeling unsure, you can use these freezer-safe wide-mouth mason jars from Amazon — they’re specifically designed for freezing and perfect for mason jar ice cream.
What are the Best Sweeteners for Keto Ice Cream?
For this mason jar ice cream, I used Lakanto Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol — it blends in smoothly and helps keep the texture creamy. If you don’t have Lakanto on hand, Swerve Confectioners is another great keto-friendly option that works just as well in frozen desserts.
👉 Want to try it out? You can grab Lakanto Powdered Sweetener or Swerve Confectioners on Amazon — both are perfect for creamy, scoopable keto ice cream!
A smooth, powdered sugar substitute that’s perfect for keto baking! Ideal for frosting, donuts, cookies, pancakes and more, this blend of monk fruit and erythritol gives you all the sweetness without the carbs.
Can I make Keto ice cream with Heavy Cream?
You sure can. Heavy cream is not only keto approved, but it also makes for some really creamy keto ice cream with none of the carbs and sugars found in regular ice creams! Many keto ice cream recipes you’ll find are made with heavy cream as a main ingredient.
How many carbs are in Heavy Cream?
This recipe uses heavy cream as the main ingredient to make this ice cream in a jar for a low carb creamy recipe. According to the USDA, there are no carbs in heavy cream.
How many servings are in a Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream recipe?
This depends on the size of your mason jar. Our mason jar ice cream recipe was made in a 16 oz mason jar. Therefore, it makes about 2–3 servings or scoops of ice cream per jar, depending on your portion size.
For best results, I recommend using these 16 oz wide-mouth mason jars on Amazon — they’re perfect for mixing, freezing, and scooping!
Now that these questions have been answered, continue reading for some very important tips to help you make the best homemade mason jar keto ice cream ever!
Tips to Make Keto Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream
- Ice crystals: These are common in homemade ice cream recipes, especially when not made in an ice cream maker. To help prevent this, add 1 tablespoon of vodka to your ice cream mix — the alcohol helps reduce crystallization without affecting the flavor.
- Use quality cocoa: Only high-quality cocoa powder will deliver the deep, rich chocolate flavor you want in your keto ice cream. This unsweetened cocoa powder is a great choice.
This rich, Dutch-processed cocoa powder is my secret weapon for keto baking! It’s unsweetened, extra flavorful, and gives all my chocolate-y treats that deep, decadent taste—without the sugar!
- Add-ins: Make this recipe even better by folding in some chopped keto chocolate or these keto chocolate chips before freezing. This step adds a gourmet feel to this recipe.
Tools You Need For This Recipe
- 16 oz Wide Mouth Mason Jars – Just the right size for mixing and freezing the whole batch in one jar.
- Zulay Handheld Milk Frother – You can use this to blend everything smoothly without shaking for 3 minutes. A super handy shortcut!
- Mixing Bowls – Great for prepping ingredients before making the ice cream recipe.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons – These are a must if you want great tasting keto recipes every time.
- Food Scale (Optional) – For you if you prefer to measure by weight for ultimate precision.
Ingredients to Make Low Carb Mason Jar Ice Cream
You only need these 4 ingredients to make this keto ice cream in a jar. The ingredients are:
- 1 cup of heavy cream, or heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder [Get this top-rated cocoa powder here]
- 2 tbsp. powdered Erythritol – You need a Keto-friendly sweetener that dissolves well. [Try this popular erythritol sweetener on Amazon]
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
How to Make Keto Mason Jar Chocolate Ice Cream
To make this mason jar ice cream recipe, you will first need to gather all of your ingredients in one place. Measure out all the ingredients accurately for the best results. A food scale or measuring cups and spoons will come in handy here.
Next, you can either divide the heavy cream, cocoa, erythritol, and vanilla evenly between two smaller mason jars — or make it all in one go using a 16 oz wide mouth mason jar like this one. The 16 oz jar holds the full recipe perfectly, making it super simple to mix and freeze your keto ice cream in a single container.
Cover each mason jar (or the single 16 oz wide mouth jar) with the lid and shake well until all the ingredients are fully combined. It usually takes about 3 minutes of shaking to get this smooth keto mason jar ice cream recipe ready.
If you want an easier way to mix, try using a handheld milk frother to blend the ingredients before freezing — it helps create an even creamier texture with less effort. Check out this popular milk frother on Amazon for a quick and easy mix!
Whip up creamy lattes, cappuccinos, and more in seconds with this ultra-fast handheld milk frother that is perfect for frothing coffee, matcha, hot chocolate, and keto ice cream mixes!
Place the hwc ice cream in a freezer for at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours.
Serve this deliciously smooth mason jar keto ice cream straight from the mason jar or scooped into bowls or these super cute 5 oz mason jars that are perfect for individual servings!
These cute little mason jars are my go-to for storing everything from snacks, to desserts to my homemade nut butters. The airtight lids keep everything fresh and they look s slick and cute!
The best part is that you can enjoy this simple keto ice cream in a jar without using any fancy ice cream machines or without having to tediously stir no-churn keto ice cream by hand.
Nutrition for Mason Jar Chocolate Flavored Keto Ice Cream
Per scoop (recipe makes 3 scoops)
- 110 Calories
- 11.5g Fat
- 2.3g Carbs
- 0.9g Fiber
- 1.4 Net carbs
- 1.2g Protein
Easy Toppings for Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream
Some keto toppings for this low carb mason jar ice cream include:
- Keto chocolate sauce
- Unsweetened toasted coconut chips
- Shaved low-carb chocolate
- Keto chocolate chips
- Low-carb strawberry sauce
Serving Ideas
Here are a few ways to serve this low carb mason jar ice cream.
- Serve as is; as yummy chocolate-y cold treat during hot days.
- You can also serve this ice cream between some keto cookies.
- Serve it with low-carb waffles as waffle ice cream sandwiches.
- Serve this keto mason jar ice cream recipe donuts as donut ice cream sandwiches.
Storage Tips
If you happen to make more of the keto chocolate ice cream than you can eat and you have leftovers, store the leftovers in a mason jar and keep this in your freezer for up to 6 months. Once you’re ready to eat your ice cream, let it defrost for a few minutes, then scoop it into a bowl and enjoy!
Other Keto Mason Jar Ice Cream Flavors
This ice cream is chocolate flavored, however, you can make this into any flavor you’d like. For example, strawberry, mint, vanilla, coffee, and more. Just replace the chocolate powder with the flavor of your choice while keeping all the other ingredients for this mason jar ice cream the same. For example:
- Keto strawberry mason jar ice cream – Replace the cocoa powder with 2 fresh, mashed strawberries for this flavor variation.
- Mason jar keto vanilla ice cream – Replace the cocoa powder with 1/2 a scoop of vanilla flavored protein powder.
- Keto peanut butter mason jar ice cream – Use 2 tablespoons of my homemade keto peanut butter or this creamy sugar free peanut butter together with the remaining ingredients.
- Keto mason jar coffee ice cream – For a bold ice cream recipe, swap out the cocoa powder for one teaspoon of instant coffee and enjoy a delicious mason jar low carb coffee ice cream.
- Mason jar butter pecan keto ice cream – Swap out the cocoa powder for 1/4 cup of pecans and 2 tablespoons of butter. Chop the pecans and toast them in the butter, let cool, then use this to make your ice cream recipe.
There you have it! A super simple keto hwc ice cream recipe made in a mason jar. I love making this recipe since it is the simplest way to make a delicious keto dessert with very little effort.
More keto mason jar recipes
These tools make prepping this keto mason jar ice cream super!
• 16 oz Wide Mouth Mason Jars – Perfect for mixing, freezing, and enjoying straight from the jar.
• Zulay Handheld Milk Frother – A fast and easy way to mix everything if you’re skipping the shake.
• Mixing Bowls – Great for organizing ingredients before adding to your jar.
• Measuring Cups and Spoons – Ensures the perfect ratios every time.
• Food Scale – Ideal if you prefer measuring by weight for precision.
Keto Mason Jar Chocolate Ice Cream
With just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time, you can have this delicious keto mason jar ice cream in chocolate flavor with only 1.4 g net carbs!
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder Get this top-rated cocoa powder here
- 2 tbsp. powdered Erythritol – You need a Keto-friendly sweetener that dissolves well. Try this popular erythritol sweetener on Amazon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- To make this mason jar ice cream recipe, you will first need to gather all of your ingredients in one place. Measure out all the ingredients accurately for the best results. A food scale or measuring cups and spoons will come in handy here.
- Next, you can either divide the heavy cream, cocoa, erythritol, and vanilla evenly between two smaller mason jars — or make it all in one go using a 16 oz wide mouth mason jar like this one. The 16 oz jar holds the full recipe perfectly, making it super simple to mix and freeze your keto ice cream in a single container.
- Cover each mason jar (or the single 16 oz wide mouth jar) with the lid and shake well until all the ingredients are fully combined. It usually takes about 3 minutes of shaking to get this smooth keto mason jar ice cream recipe ready.
- If you want an easier way to mix, try using a handheld milk frother to blend the ingredients before freezing — it helps create an even creamier texture with less effort. Check out this popular milk frother on Amazon for a quick and easy mix!
- Place the hwc ice cream in a freezer for at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Serve this deliciously smooth mason jar keto ice cream straight from the mason jar or scooped into bowls or these super cute 5 oz mason jars that are perfect for individual servings!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 servings Serving Size: 1 scoopAmount Per Serving: Calories: 110Total Fat: 11.5gSaturated Fat: 7.1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 2.3gNet Carbohydrates: 1.4gFiber: 0.9gSugar: 0.1gProtein: 1.2g