Vegan Chocolate Banana Nice Cream (Printable)

Creamy dairy-free frozen treat blending ripe bananas with rich cocoa and almond butter swirl. Ready in 10 minutes for a healthy dessert.

# Components:

→ 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 as needed

→ Optional Toppings

06 - Vegan dark chocolate shavings
07 - Chopped toasted almonds
08 - Sliced fresh banana

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Naturally Sweet: Uses the natural sugars from ripe bananas.
  • Quick Prep: Ready in just 10 minutes if you have frozen bananas on hand.
  • Dietary Friendly: Completely vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
02 -
  • Freeze Slices: Always slice bananas before freezing to make them easier to blend.
  • Freshness Matters: Nice cream is best enjoyed immediately as it can become very hard if left in the freezer for a long time.
  • Nut Butter Swirl: For a professional look, drizzle the extra almond butter and use a toothpick to create decorative swirls.
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