Summer Ice Cream Social: Tips for Hosting a Memorable Backyard Party

Ice cream brings out the child in all of us. Why not make it healthier while keeping the fun? Host a Trim and Healthy Summer Ice Cream Social to share the joy of flavorful, lower-sugar treats with family and friends using principles from Trim Healthy Mama.

The creamy, frosty goodness of ice cream evokes fond memories of family time, backyard gatherings, and neighborhood get-togethers.

It can be both healthy and indulgent!

Gather in the backyard, at a family reunion, or during a church picnic and serve delicious frozen treats alongside good company.

Amazing variety of ice cream flavors, toppings, sauces, and cookie bowls make planning a Trim & Healthy summer social easy and fun. (Bookmark this for party planning ideas)

Let’s beat the heat of summer!

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You can make the Tummy Tucking Ice Cream from the Trim Healthy Mama book (page 368) or try many of the recipes below.

My Favorite Ice Cream Recipes:

Vanilla Ice Cream

Cottage Style Vanilla Ice Cream
Cottage Style Vanilla Ice Cream

Cottage Style Vanilla Ice Cream

Creamy Frozen Custard from The Coffee Shop

Chocolate Ice Cream

Cottage Style Chocolate Ice Cream (2)

Cottage Style Chocolate Ice Cream

Egg-Free Chocolate Ice Cream from All Day I Dream About Food

Chocolate Ice Cream “FP” from Sheri Graham

Death by Chocolate Ice Cream from All Day I Dream About Food

White Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream from All Day I Dream About Food

Fruit Ice Cream

Strawberry Kefir Ice Cream Sandwiches

Sugar Free Strawberry Kefir Ice Cream

Fresh Peach Ice Cream from Briana Thomas

Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream from All Day I Dream About Food

Brownie Batter Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Chips from Briana Thomas

Other Amazing Flavors and Combinations

Butterscotch Cottage Cheese Ice Cream from Mixing with Michelle

Birthday Cake Ice Cream from Briana Thomas

Fudge Swirled Mint from Briana Thomas

Cookie Bowls, Toppings and Sauces

Cookie Bowls

Rolled Coconut Flour Cookies

Tea Cookies (gluten-, dairy-, and sugar-free)

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Toppings

Peanut Butter Crunch

Easy Granola

Strawberry Granola

Sauces

Caramel Sauce

Sugar-Free Blackberry Jelly

Dairy-Free Chocolate Sauce

Skinny Chocolate (Trim Healthy Mama version)

Things you will need for a Trim & Healthy Summer Ice Cream Social:

Ice cream maker (recommended)

Tables

Insulated ice cream containers (pint size recommended)

Ice cream treat cups

Spoons, napkins, and straws

Assorted ice cream flavors, toppings, sauces, and cookie bowls

Good friends and family

I adore my ice cream maker; having extra freezer bowls is handy for serving multiple flavors.

More Ice Cream Recipes

Explore additional recipes and flavor ideas to expand your menu and keep guests coming back for seconds.