This 3-ingredient chocolate nice cream is thick and creamy without dairy. And unlike regular ice cream, which is loaded with sugar, the only sweetness in this recipe comes from the fruit itself- Perfect!
You know all those over-ripe bananas you have on your countertop? They now have a purpose other than banana bread! Plus, this recipe is quick and easy to make, similar to my no-sugar chocolate mousse and gluten-free mug cake. Perfect for those times you’re craving a little something sweet but don’t want to bake or cook anything.
Ingredient Notes
Bananas: Make sure the bananas are super ripe. The riper, the sweeter! Remember, that’s all the sugar we’ll have in this plant-based chocolate ice cream recipe.
Vanilla extract: Although not necessary for the success of this recipe, the vanilla will help mask the banana flavor that many people dislike. My kids included.
Cocoa powder: I used regular, unsweetened cocoa powder, but Dutch processed cocoa powder will work just as well.
Blending the chocolate nice cream
A food processor works best for blending the frozen banana chunks, and my preference, but if you don’t have one, you can use a high-speed blender. Although you may need to add some liquid to help the blending process. In this case, add almond milk in tablespoon increments until the ingredients are processed smoothly.
Pro Tip:
- Preparing the bananas beforehand will help the blending process go much smoother. To prepare the bananas for nice cream, cut the banana into 1/2 inch thick coins and freeze them on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Freeze for about an hour and then proceed with the recipe.
- Store the nice cream in the freezer and consume within a week as the texture of the nice cream tends to change. Cover the pan or dish with foil/lid to prevent crystalization.
More healthy chocolate desserts to try
Easy Almond Flour Chocolate Cake
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3-Ingredient Chocolate Nice Cream
Ingredients
- 7 bananas sliced into coins and frozen
- 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Slice the bananas into 1-inch-thick coins and freeze them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet for about an hour. Then, put the frozen banana coins, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a food processor and process till smooth. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a high-speed blender. Add milk in tablespoon increments to help in the blending process.
- Pour into a loaf pan or freezer-safe dish and freeze for 3-4 hours. Scoop out just like regular ice cream, and enjoy!
Notes
- The riper the bananas, the sweeter the nice cream will be.
- Add-ins: Add chocolate chips or nuts on top of the nice cream or after processing it for flavor variations or crunch.
Shah Zeeshan says
I make this instead of banana bread with those overripe bananas on the countertop for a healthier after-dinner treat!
Tazeen says
My daughter used to make it . I will surely give it a try . Thanks for sharing.
Zeeshan says
You’re most welcome! Let me know how you all like it!
Seema says
This looks so tasty and even better that it’s so quick and easy to make!
Zeeshan says
It is super easy Seema! Give it a try and let me know here how it turns out!