Chocolate Banana Nice Cream
Chocolate Banana Nice Cream is a creamy, dairy-free, and vegan dessert that combines frozen ripe bananas with rich unsweetened cocoa powder for a naturally sweet and indulgent treat. Easy to make in minutes with simple ingredients, this healthy ice cream alternative satisfies chocolate cravings without the guilt. Perfect for those avoiding dairy or added sugars, it’s customizable and ready to enjoy immediately as soft-serve or frozen firmer for scooping.
- Author: Lilly
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: 2 to 3 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Main Ingredients
- 2 to 3 frozen ripe bananas (peeled and sliced)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave syrup for additional sweetness
- Prepare Your Bananas: Peel ripe bananas, slice them into coins, and freeze them for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to achieve the ideal creamy texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the frozen banana slices in a high-speed blender or food processor. Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract. If desired, add maple syrup or your preferred natural sweetener here.
- Blend Until Smooth: Pulse or blend the mixture, scraping down the sides as necessary, until it reaches a creamy, soft-serve consistency. This process typically takes 1 to 3 minutes depending on your blender’s power.
- Serve or Freeze: Enjoy your Chocolate Banana Nice Cream immediately as a soft-serve dessert, or transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer, scoopable texture.
Notes
- Freeze bananas in portions to avoid clumping during blending.
- Use a powerful blender or food processor for the smoothest texture.
- Don’t skip the vanilla extract, as it enhances flavor and balances bitterness.
- Taste before adding sweeteners since ripe bananas are naturally sweet.
- Optional toppings like nuts, fresh fruit, or nut butter enhance texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150-180 kcal
- Sugar: 14-18 g (from bananas and optional sweetener)
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 2-4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1-3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35-40 g
- Fiber: 4-5 g
- Protein: 1-2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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