Healthy Nice Cream (Printable)

Creamy frozen banana blend with customizable flavors. Ready in 10 minutes, naturally sweetened and dairy-free.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 large ripe bananas, peeled, sliced and frozen

→ Optional Flavor Additions

02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 cup frozen berries
04 - 2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh fruit such as berries or sliced bananas
08 - Chopped nuts or seeds
09 - Dark chocolate shavings
10 - Coconut flakes

# Steps:

01 - Place the frozen banana slices into a high-powered food processor or blender.
02 - Blend until the bananas break down into small crumbly pieces, then continue processing until a smooth, creamy mixture forms. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
03 - Add any desired flavor additions such as cocoa powder, frozen berries, nut butter, vanilla extract, or salt. Blend again until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
04 - Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer, scoopable texture.
05 - Top with fresh fruit, chopped nuts, dark chocolate shavings, or coconut flakes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes shockingly like real soft serve ice cream but the ingredient list is basically nothing.
  • You can spin it a dozen different ways depending on what you have hanging around your kitchen.
02 -
  • If your blender is not very powerful, let the frozen slices thaw just a few minutes or you will burn out the motor trying to force it.
  • A splash of plant based milk can rescue a batch that is too thick to blend, but add it slowly because a little goes a long way.
03 -
  • Always slice your bananas before freezing because whole frozen bananas will destroy your blender and your patience.
  • Store extra portions in single serve containers so you can re blend just what you need instead of chiseling away at a giant frozen block.

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