Craving a decadent dessert that's both incredibly delicious and shockingly healthy? Get ready to transform ordinary frozen bananas into a creamy, dreamy nice cream that will make you forget all about traditional ice cream! This dairy-free miracle treat combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich, nutty almond butter, creating a dessert so smooth and satisfying, you won't believe it's made with just a few simple ingredients.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: Dairy Free
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almond milk (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the ripe bananas and slice them into small chunks, approximately 1-inch pieces. For best results, freeze the banana chunks for at least 2 hours prior to making the nice cream.
- Remove the frozen banana chunks from the freezer and place them into a high-powered food processor or high-speed blender.
- Add the almond butter and vanilla extract to the frozen banana chunks. If the mixture seems too thick, gradually add almond milk to help achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Blend the ingredients on high speed, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the container. Continue blending until the mixture becomes smooth and resembles soft-serve ice cream, which typically takes 3-5 minutes.
- If a firmer texture is desired, transfer the nice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 30-45 minutes before serving.
- Scoop the nice cream into serving bowls. Optionally, garnish with additional almond butter drizzle, chopped nuts, or fresh banana slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, dairy-free dessert.
Tips
- Choose super ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for maximum natural sweetness
- Freeze banana chunks completely before blending to achieve the perfect soft-serve texture
- Use a high-powered food processor or blender for the smoothest consistency
- If the mixture is too thick, add almond milk gradually to help it blend
- For extra decadence, experiment with mix-ins like cocoa powder, cinnamon, or a drizzle of honey
- Work quickly when blending to prevent the nice cream from melting
- For a firmer texture, always freeze the final mixture for 30-45 minutes before serving
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
