Description
This Chocolate Banana Nice Cream is a quick, creamy, and naturally sweetened homemade ice cream alternative. Made from frozen ripe bananas blended with unsweetened cocoa powder, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract, it offers a rich chocolate flavor without added sugars or preservatives. Perfect for vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets, this healthy dessert is ready in under 10 minutes and can be customized with various add-ins and toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond milk or other plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Optional Ingredients
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (if additional sweetness is desired)
- Nut butter (peanut or almond) for swirl
- Frozen berries (strawberries or blueberries) for fruity boost
- Chia seeds, flaxseeds, or protein powder for nutrition
- A pinch of cinnamon or chili powder for added spice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Bananas: Peel ripe bananas, slice them into chunks, then freeze for at least 2 hours or until solid. Freezing is essential for achieving a creamy ice cream texture.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the frozen banana chunks, cocoa powder, plant milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Gradually add sweetener if desired, tasting to reach your preferred sweetness level.
- Check Consistency: If the mixture is too thick to blend smoothly, add a splash more plant milk. Continue blending until the texture is smooth but firm enough to scoop.
- Serve or Freeze: Enjoy immediately as soft-serve nice cream, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer, scoopable texture.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and creaminess.
- Slice bananas before freezing to improve blending and prevent clumps.
- Pulse the blender in intervals to maintain texture and avoid overheating.
- Use chilled blender equipment to keep the mixture cold.
- Add sweetener gradually and taste test to avoid over-sweetening.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chocolate Banana Nice Cream, healthy ice cream alternative, vegan dessert, dairy-free ice cream, gluten-free dessert, easy chocolate banana dessert, frozen banana ice cream