Healthy Nice Cream (Printable)
Whip up creamy frozen banana treats in minutes with this simple, naturally sweet dairy-free dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 3 large ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
→ Optional Flavor Additions
02 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
03 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate variation)
04 - 1/2 cup frozen berries (for berry variation)
→ Optional Toppings
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts
06 - 1 tablespoon cacao nibs
07 - Fresh fruit slices
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place the frozen banana slices into a high-powered blender or food processor bowl.
02 - Blend on high speed, stopping to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed, until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
03 - Add the vanilla extract or any desired flavor variations such as cocoa powder or frozen berries, then blend again until fully combined.
04 - For a firmer, scoopable consistency, transfer the nice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
05 - Scoop into serving bowls, garnish with desired toppings such as chopped nuts, cacao nibs, or fresh fruit, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like soft serve ice cream but the entire ingredient list fits on a sticky note.
- You can have dessert from freezer to bowl in under five minutes with zero cooking.
02 -
- Under ripe bananas will taste astringent and will never achieve that velvety texture no matter how long you blend them.
- Freezing the banana slices in a single layer on parchment paper before bagging them prevents a solid clump that murders your blender blade.
03 -
- A food processor gives you a creamier result than a blender because the wider bowl allows for better scraping and aeration.
- Let the frozen bananas thaw for five minutes before blending and you will save your machine from struggling while getting a smoother finish faster.