Chocolate Malt Ice Cream
Chocolate Malt Ice Cream is a rich, creamy frozen dessert that blends the deep, comforting flavors of chocolate with the distinctive, toasty sweetness of malted milk powder. Its classic ingredients typically include cream, milk, sugar, cocoa, and malted milk powder, creating a nostalgic treat with roots in American soda fountain culture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from cream and sugar, with a modest amount of protein from the dairy and malt. A single serving (about ½ cup) generally contains around 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The addition of malted milk powder gives this ice cream a unique, complex sweetness and a slightly grainy texture that sets it apart from standard chocolate varieties. Nutritionally, the malt provides small amounts of B vitamins and minerals like iron, though it remains an indulgent treat.
