Chocolate Nice Cream Recipe
Chocolate nice cream is dairy-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free which is a great substitute for store-bought ice cream made with frozen bananas and cocoa powder. It’s a healthier and lighter option than traditional ice cream because it contains no added sugars or dairy products. Make this homemade healthy chocolate ice cream and enjoy!
Equipment
Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 3 large riped bananas fresh or frozen
- 4 large dates soaked in water
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 2-4 tablespoons coconut or almond milk
Instructions
- Put the bananas, cocoa powder, dates and milk in your food processor.
- Turn it on and hold on tight. It'll shake and rattle until the frozen bananas break down.
- Scrape down the edges and keep processing and blending the ice cream for about 3-4 minutes until it turns to an ice cream-like consistency. Sprinkle some chocolate chips or nuts (optional). Serve while it's cold and slightly frozen.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- Use ripe bananas: Ripe bananas are sweeter and creamier making them perfect to make ice cream. Choose bananas with some brown spots or even mostly brown and soft.
- Freeze the bananas: Peel the bananas and cut them into smaller pieces. Plate them in a container and freeze for about 2 hours or overnight. This will give an ice cream texture.
- Add some liquid: If the bananas are not blending easily, add a splash of milk or cream to help them along. You can also add peanut butter or vanilla extract to add flavors.
- Serve immediately or freeze: Banana chocolate ice cream is best served immediately after blending, but you can also freeze it for later. Let it set at room temperature for a minute or two before scooping.
Nutrition
Serving: 2servingsCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 657mgFiber: 7gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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