This week we finally got our first “snow day” that actually involved snow. For two days, my kids (and all the kids in the neighborhood) have been outside 8-10 hours a day sledding, building snowmen, and making snow angels.

One of the children suggested making snow cream and once the idea had been spoken out loud, all of the kids begged to be able to make this treat.

The original recipe that we made when I was a kid involved:

Snow (of course)
Milk, heavy cream, or *cringe* sweetened condensed milk
Lots of sugar

I wanted my kids to be able to try snow cream, especially since the opportunity only presents itself every few years around here, but I wasn’t stooping to sweetened condensed milk. I also didn’t have any dairy in the house and I wasn’t personally going to venture out on snowy roads to get any (I’m from the south… snow-driving isn’t covered in driver’s ed!).

We ended up figuring out a dairy-free/dairy-optional version that the kids enjoyed (and really, how hard could it be to figure out… it only has four ingredients!)

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Snow Cream Recipe

Author Katie Wells

Snow cream is a classic winter recipe that kids love. Made with fresh snow, coconut milk or regular milk, vanilla, and optional sweetener, it is a recipe that kids can make and enjoy.

Ingredients

fresh clean snow
1 cup or more of coconut milk or raw milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
honey or maple syrup to taste (optional)

Instructions

Collect a large amount of fresh snow in a large bowl.
In a smaller bowl, combine some of the snow, vanilla and any desired sweetener.
Add just enough coconut milk or milk to create a smooth consistency.
Mix well with a spoon until evenly mixed.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Snow cream must be eaten immediately as it loses its consistency if kept in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
% Daily Value
Total Fat 2 g		3%
	Saturated Fat 1.1 g	6%
Cholesterol 6 mg		2%
Sodium 27 mg		1%
Total Carbohydrates 7.4 g		2%
	Sugars 7.1 g
Protein 1.9 g		4%