Making ice cream with bananas is THE BEST! Try our healthy, 3-ingredient chocolate banana ice cream and our peanut butter banana ice cream.
Frozen bananas: keep in mind that the riper the banana is, the sweeter it will be. The spottier, the better! Make sure they’re frozen because that’s where the creamy ‘ice cream’ texture comes from. Cocoa powder: we use cocoa powder but you can also use cacao powder if that’s what you have on hand. We use cocoa powder because it’s a bit sweeter and less bitter than cacao. Almond butter: almond butter adds flavor, creaminess, and and a bit of protein to this plant-based treat. Peanut butter also works wonderfully. Almond milk: if you don’t have a high-speed blender, a splash of almond milk helps with the blending. You can also use other milk alternatives like soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk. Chopped almonds, chopped chocolate, or mini chocolate chips: optional, for topping.
How to make a single serving of nice cream
It’s easy to make a single serving of this guilt-free vegan dessert. Use just one frozen banana, two tablespoons of cocoa powder, and one tablespoon of almond butter.
Sliced banana or fresh berries Coconut whipped cream Cacao nibs or hemp hearts Toasted coconut ribbons Sprinkles we love these no dye ones (for kids of all ages)
Use a high-speed blender (like a Vitamix) or food processor fitted with an ‘s’ blade. These kitchen appliances have the power needed to blend up the frozen bananas into a creamy consistency that mimics soft-serve ice cream. Scrape the sides and use the tamper. Because it’s thick, you’ll likely need to stop a couple times and use the tamper or a spatula to move the ingredients closer to the blade. Freezing bananas is the key ingredient in nice cream. To make them easier to blend, them sit out for 5 minutes to soften just a bit. Enjoy it right away. Nice cream is best enjoyed right after its made so don’t wait to dig in! For thicker ice cream consistency (rather than soft serve), transfer the mixture to a loaf pan, freeze it for 2-3 hours, and scoop it into bowls with an ice cream scoop.
Berry banana nice cream: leave out the cocoa powder and use a ½ cup of frozen berries like strawberries, blueberry, or raspberries (or a mix). Cherry chocolate nice cream: add a ½ cup of frozen cherries and blend until smooth. Chocolate peanut butter nice cream: swap the almond butter for smooth peanut butter for that classic Reese’s flavor combo! Protein nice cream: add a scoop of your favorite chocolate or vanilla protein powder to give this ice cream a boost. Use a vegan protein powder if needed.
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