I'd been wanting to make this for awhile, but because of the unseasonably warm temperatures and melting snow we had over Christmas, I had to wait. Sure enough we had quite a few big snowfalls last week and we were good to go in the snow department. You want to do this right after a nice big snowfall so you have lots of fresh, white, fluffy snow to choose from. Don't use the dirty yellow stuff! Cam absolutely loved this and cried for more when he was done his bowl. I even tried it, and although not the same consistency as ice cream, it does taste just like vanilla ice cream. I was actually surprised with how tasty it was. If you live somewhere with lots of snow, you should definitely try this with the kiddos. Here's how you make it:
What you'll need:
Uh oh, there's a little hand in there trying to steal the milk!
1 large bowl of fresh, white snow - no dirty stuff here!
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup milk (plus more if necessary)
sprinkles - optional
In a large bowl filled with fresh snow, mix in the sugar and vanilla. Add a cup of milk and stir completely. Add more milk as necessary to get to your desired consistency. Divide into bowls and eat immediately. Sprinkles are optional, but necessary with my kids!
Cam LOVED this - just look at his little face!
and my darling little Kirsten always loves a treat!
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We love snow ice cream! My dad always made us wait till after the first snow of the year - he said the first one kind of "washes" the pollution out of the air, so it isn't very tasty, but after that, it's all good!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this sounds like fun. I've never done/tried this ever.
ReplyDeleteWe've been wanting to try this too! I will definitely link to you when we do- it sounds so yummy!
ReplyDeleteI have had this on my to do list for a while. I'm hoping we can do it on Wednesday because we are expecting a snowstorm. Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteWe'll have to give this a try - the girls would LOVE it! Maybe if it snows on Sunday, we can give it a try at the birthday party on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteShe has the best smile ever. What the heck is your trick to get her to look at the camera AND smile??
ReplyDeleteWe have 6 inches of fresh snow and more coming down tonight...I'll have to give this a try tomorrow!
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The pictures are adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make that...hopefully I'll be able to snag some after our storm tonight...before the dogs get to it! ;)
Fun activity! Love the picture of Cam-looks like he is giving a thumbs up! Kerri
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies! The kids really loved this.
ReplyDeleteLila - if you notice that my daughter's mouth is open almost all the time she's smiling, it's because she's really laughing. I'm always acting silly behind the camera and she must think I'm a fool! She can't help but to look and laugh.
We did this tonight after dinner and it was a blast and YUMMY!!!
ReplyDeleteHe sticks out his tongue when he is concentrating just like me!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me how to make this! I remember making it as a kid but didn't remember the exact ingrediants. I love the addition or sprinkles! I will have to remember to bring vanilla and sugar on our next snow trip!
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My daughter loves to eat snow,so this should be just for her taste!
ReplyDeleteOh look at their little faces!! How cute are your children!! I LOVE the snow icecream! What fun.
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Jill, I LOVE this and all your fabulous kid's craft ideas! Found you via Red Ted Art. If you'd be interested in being a creative guest on UCreate with Kids, shoot me an email, because we'd love to have you! Thanks! :)
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Wow, I am not form the US and I asked my husband the other day: "how come we don't pick up some snow and put some flavor on it, or lime and salt like we do in Guatemala to shave ice and eat it, wouldn't that be tasty?" he thought it was a good idea but then we forgot. Now I will try it for sure, to bad I read this after we had smashed and played in the fresh snow from last night! Next one, thank you!!! your post are always so cool!! I love what you do with the veggies also, I need to feed my kiddos some more of those in the creative ways you do yours~
ReplyDeleteI love all of your crafts and now I cant wait for it to snow! http://www.mischeifandmayhem.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteWaiting for a fresh snow and I'm going to try this with my children. So glad you shared the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThanks again ladies.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this before ... but then again, where I live we don't get snow! :(
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very cute! your pictures are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI live in Florida, so no snow here, but I'm forwarding this to my friend who is a teacher in Chicago. It looks like so much tasty fun!
ReplyDeleteI hopped on over here from Little Learners Lounge (she linked to your post here) This looks yummy. I would have to wait now til we get some fresh snow as I know the dog from down the street was running through yesterday (speaking of making sure not to use the yellow snow) I think the girls would enjoy this, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to do this tonight with my older daughter! we just got 7" last night :) she is going to LOVE THIS!! Where are your cute little bowls from? I love them!
ReplyDeleteHave fun Carrie! I got the bowls at the dollar store in Canada.
ReplyDeleteI posted about our snow ice cream today and linked back to you. Thank you for sharing this.
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