Description

This healthy version of ice cream, often called ‘nice cream,’ is a creamy, dairy-free, and vegan dessert made from ripe frozen bananas blended with almond milk and vanilla extract. It can be customized with optional add-ins such as peanut butter, cocoa powder, frozen berries, or dark chocolate chips. Enjoy it immediately as a soft serve or freeze it for a firmer texture, making it a guilt-free treat perfect for satisfying sweet cravings naturally.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins

1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
¼ cup frozen berries
a handful of dark chocolate chips

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Instructions

Prepare Bananas: Place the frozen banana slices into a food processor or high-powered blender. Pulse initially until the bananas begin to break down into smaller pieces.
Add Liquids and Flavoring: Pour in the almond milk and add the vanilla extract. Continue blending until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, resembling soft-serve ice cream.
Incorporate Optional Add-ins: If desired, add peanut butter, cocoa powder, frozen berries, or dark chocolate chips at this stage. Blend briefly to combine evenly without over-processing.
Serve or Freeze: Serve immediately for a soft, creamy texture or transfer the mixture to a container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours to achieve a firmer consistency suitable for scooping.
Enjoy: Scoop and enjoy your healthy homemade ice cream. Store any leftovers in the freezer for up to one week; let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving to soften.

Notes

This ‘nice cream’ is naturally sweetened by bananas and is completely dairy-free and vegan.
For added texture and flavor, mix in chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or granola before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.
Allow frozen nice cream to thaw for 10 minutes at room temperature before scooping to achieve the best texture.