Vegan Chocolate Banana Nice Cream (Print)

A creamy, dairy-free frozen treat blending ripe bananas with rich cocoa and almond butter—ready in just 10 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large ripe bananas, sliced and frozen

→ Chocolate

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

→ Nut Butter

04 - 4 tablespoons almond butter, plus additional for drizzling

→ Plant Milk

05 - 2 to 4 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk, as needed

→ Optional Toppings

06 - Vegan dark chocolate shavings
07 - Chopped toasted almonds
08 - Fresh banana slices

# Instructions:

01 - Add frozen banana slices to a high-speed blender or food processor.
02 - Combine cocoa powder, maple syrup, and almond butter with the frozen bananas. Blend until the mixture reaches a thick and creamy consistency, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary.
03 - If the mixture is too thick, add almond milk one tablespoon at a time until achieving a smooth, soft-serve consistency.
04 - Sample the mixture and adjust sweetness with additional maple syrup if desired.
05 - Scoop the nice cream into bowls. Swirl extra almond butter on top and garnish with preferred toppings.
06 - Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer consistency.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgent ice cream but requires zero guilt because it's made from whole fruit and natural ingredients.
  • The entire process takes ten minutes from frozen banana to bowl, making it your new favorite excuse to skip the ice cream shop.
  • Almond butter melts into the mix creating ribbons of nutty richness that feel like a secret ingredient only you know about.
02 -
  • The texture depends entirely on how much liquid you add—this isn't a forgiving recipe where more milk makes it better, so add conservatively and taste as you go.
  • Nice cream hardens significantly after a few hours in the freezer, so if you're making this ahead, let it sit on the counter for five minutes before scooping or you'll be breaking your spoon.
03 -
  • Slice your bananas before freezing them so they're easier to blend and freeze faster—this small step saves you from wrestling with a whole frozen banana later.
  • Keep extra almond butter at room temperature so it swirls beautifully on top instead of hardening into streaks that don't look as appetizing.
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