Desserts plant-based

Chocolate Banana N-Ice Cream

A velvety dairy-free soft-serve blended in minutes from frozen ripe bananas, dark cocoa powder, almond milk, and crunchy toasted nuts.

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  • GF Gluten-Free
  • SF Soy-Free
  • OF Oil-Free
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Total 4h 10m
Prep 10 min
Cook 0 min
Marination —
Rest 4h
Servings 2
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

Nice Cream Base

Topping

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Instructions

  1. Peel overripe, spotty bananas, slice them into 1-cm rounds, and freeze them in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray for at least 4 hours until solid.

    Peel overripe, spotty bananas, slice them into 1-cm rounds, and freeze them in a single layer on a parchment-lined tray for at least 4 hours until solid.

  2. Place the frozen banana coins into a high-speed blender or food processor bowl.

    Place the frozen banana coins into a high-speed blender or food processor bowl.

  3. Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and half of the almond milk. Pulse several times to break up the frozen chunks.

    Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and half of the almond milk. Pulse several times to break up the frozen chunks.

  4. Blend on medium-high speed, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container with a spatula as needed.

    Blend on medium-high speed, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container with a spatula as needed.
    Tip: Add the remaining almond milk one tablespoon at a time only if your machine struggles; keeping the liquid minimal guarantees thick soft-serve texture.

  5. Once the mixture turns completely smooth, glossy, and aerated into thick chocolate soft-serve, spoon it straight into chilled dessert bowls.

    Once the mixture turns completely smooth, glossy, and aerated into thick chocolate soft-serve, spoon it straight into chilled dessert bowls.

  6. Scatter the chopped walnuts or toasted pine nuts over the top and enjoy immediately with a spoon.

    Scatter the chopped walnuts or toasted pine nuts over the top and enjoy immediately with a spoon.

Storage & Meal Prep

Best eaten immediately for soft-serve consistency. To save for later, freeze in an airtight container, thawing at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping.

FAQ

Can I use regular bananas instead of overripe ones?

Overripe bananas with brown sugar spots are essential for optimal sweetness and that smooth, custard-like texture without any icy crystals.

Do I need a high-speed blender?

No, but a food processor or sturdy blender works best. Pause often and scrape down the sides rather than adding too much liquid.

Interactive Nutrition Map

Recipe ingredients

  • ripe bananas236 g
  • unsweetened almond milk75 ml
  • unsweetened cocoa powder5 g
  • pure maple syrup20 g
  • walnuts20 g

Per serving

208kcalCalories
3.5gProtein
36.5gCarbs
7.7gFat
4.8gFiber
Sodium16 mg1% DV
Potassium545 mg12% DV
Calcium98 mg8% DV
Iron1.1 mg6% DV
Magnesium65 mg15% DV
Vitamin C10.4 mg12% DV
Vitamin A25 µg3% DV
Vitamin K0.9 µg1% DV
Folate36 µg9% DV
Vitamin B120.2 µg8% DV

Estimated per serving from ingredients with nutrition data. Ingredients excluded from calculation are not represented. Missing data may understate values. Daily Values (DV) are based on 2,000 calories.

The Story Behind This Dish

Nice cream is the ultimate clean-eating dessert: an instant vegan soft-serve made purely from frozen bananas. When frozen ripe bananas are whipped at high speed, their pectin and natural starches transform into an impossibly creamy, custardy texture that rivals traditional gelato.

Infused with pure unsweetened cocoa powder and a touch of maple syrup, this chocolate rendition satisfies every sweet craving with zero refined sugar, zero dairy, and zero fuss. The sprinkle of toasted nuts on top adds the perfect buttery crunch.

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