Vegan Chocolate Banana Nice Cream (Print Version)

Dairy-free frozen treat with ripe bananas, cocoa, and almond butter for a creamy, healthy dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large ripe bananas, sliced and frozen

→ Chocolate

02 - 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup

→ Nut Butter

04 - 4 tablespoons almond butter, plus extra for drizzling

→ Plant Milk

05 - 2 to 4 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk

→ Optional Toppings

06 - Dark chocolate shavings, vegan
07 - Chopped toasted almonds
08 - Sliced fresh banana

# Directions:

01 - Place the frozen banana slices in a high-speed blender or food processor.
02 - Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, and almond butter. Blend until the mixture becomes thick and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
03 - If the mixture is too thick, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time until a smooth, soft-serve consistency is achieved.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
05 - Scoop the nice cream into bowls. Swirl extra almond butter on top and add your favorite toppings.
06 - Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer scoop.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes sinfully rich while being completely plant-based and actually good for you.
  • The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes if your bananas are already frozen, which means dessert on a whim.
  • You probably already have everything in your kitchen right now, which is the best kind of convenience.
02 -
  • The consistency is everything—too little liquid and your blender will struggle; too much and you'll end up with banana milk rather than nice cream, so add that almond milk slowly and deliberately.
  • Bananas must be fully frozen and sliced beforehand; trying to freeze whole bananas and blend them just creates frustration and an overworked motor.
  • This doesn't keep well for weeks like traditional ice cream—enjoy it within a day or two, because the texture degrades noticeably with prolonged freezing.
03 -
  • A high-speed blender truly matters here—regular blenders struggle with frozen fruit and can overheat, so borrow one if you need to.
  • Slice your bananas before freezing rather than trying to blend whole frozen bananas; it speeds up the process and prevents your blender from working overtime.
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