Snow cream recipe sweetened condensed milk

This week we finally got our first “snow day” . For two days, my kids (and all the kids in the neighborhood) have been outside 8-10 hours a day sledding, building snow men 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 drivers 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!)

Snow Cream Recipe

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 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
• (optional) honey or maple syrup to taste

Instructions

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