Banana nice cream is sweet, creamy, and healthy plant-based dessert. Customizable with your favorite flavors, this healthy vegan dessert is the perfect alternative to dairy ice cream.
Bananas are awesome! They are so versatile. Besides eating them raw, there are so many great ways to use bananas.
Like banana bread, sweetener for muffins, or one of my favorites: nice cream!
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When you let bananas ripen they get super sweet. Then you can slice them up and freeze them. I always have a stash of frozen bananas sitting in my freezer ready to turn into banana nice cream.
If you're a fan of not-so-sweet bananas, no problem. Just freeze them when they are less ripe. Or, if you want the sweetest most decadent banana nice cream ever, wait until your bananas are covered in brown splotches and you're bananas will be perfectly sweet.
A common misconception about bananas is that you should eat them while they are green because as they ripen the sugar content increases. While it is true that the sugars do increase as bananas ripen, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't eat them when they get ripe.
Sugar from fruit is not bad for you! In fact, sugar in its natural form (from plants) is so good for you.
God created us humans to require a certain amount of sugar to live.
When you eat sugar from fruits, like in banana nice cream, your blood sugar spikes. But, unlike artificial sugars, fruit has fiber. Fiber slows the absorption of the sugar, so you're blood sugar doesn't immediately go back down. The fruit creates a longer process in your body, decreasing future sugar cravings and stabilizing blood sugar levels.
So enjoy your fruits. Not only do they taste deliciously sweet, but they stabilize your blood sugar and contain essential fiber and vitamins.
If you're not sold by all this nutritional talk, make up a bowl of this banana nice cream and you'll be craving fruit before you know it.
The cool thing about banana nice cream is that you can make whatever flavor you want. The possibilities are endless.
Why I love Banana Nice Cream
- Dietary needs - this recipe is plant-based, oil-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free
- No-churn - No need for an ice cream maker. A blender or food processor is all you need for this recipe
- Fruit sweetened - bananas are naturally so sweet. There's no need to add any sugar!
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Frozen Bananas: I like to slice or break my bananas into small chunks and place them in a plastic bag before freezing them. I find they blend better this way.
Vanilla
- Vanilla Extract
- Pinch Salt: salt helps to enhance the sweet flavor
Chocolate
- Cocoa Powder: be sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch Salt: salt helps to enhance the sweet flavor
- Chocolate Chips: stir in some chocolate chips after blending for some extra chocolatey goodness
How to Make Banana Nice Cream
Step 1. Add the frozen bananas and your desired flavor add-ins (except chocolate chips) to blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Step 2. Stir in desired amount of chocolate chips, if using.
Step 3. Serve immediately as soft serve or freeze until solid and scoop. Enjoy!
FAQ & Expert Tips
I recommend that you eat your nice cream right away, but you can make nice cream ahead of time or save some for later if you'd like.
Store the nice cream in an air-tight container in the freezer. Nice cream often gets freezer burn. I find that it's best to store it in a plastic bag, where you can get all the air bubbles out and minimize the exposed surface area.
When you're ready to serve, let the ice cream soften for 5-10 minutes before scooping.
Recipe Prayer
God, thank you for the gift of sweet bananas. Thank you for creating a healthy and delicious plant for us to enjoy. Let us use your wonderful creation to live healthier and happier. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Banana Nice Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Medium Frozen Bananas
Vanilla
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Pinch Salt
Chocolate
- ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
- Pinch Salt
- Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Add the frozen bananas and your desired flavor add-ins (except chocolate chips) to blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Stir in desired amount of chocolate chips, if using.
- Serve immediately as soft serve or freeze until solid and scoop. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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