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Banana Nice Cream

Creamy one-ingredient ice cream made from frozen bananas. 150 calories, no dairy, no added sugar.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving(s)

150

Calories

2g

Protein

35g

Carbs

0g

Fat

Fiber:4g

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

0 min

Servings

1

Est. Cost

$1.00

Banana Nice Cream

The magic of nice cream: frozen bananas blend into a texture identical to soft-serve ice cream — no cream, no sugar, no ice cream maker needed. It’s the healthiest ice cream you’ll ever eat.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
  • 1 tbsp almond milk (only if needed for blending)
  • Optional toppings:
    • 10g dark chocolate, shaved
    • 1 tbsp chopped nuts
    • 1 tsp cocoa powder (for chocolate nice cream)
    • 1/2 cup fresh berries

Instructions

  1. Freeze banana slices in a single layer on a plate or tray for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

  2. Add frozen banana slices to a food processor or high-powered blender.

  3. Blend — at first it will look crumbly. Keep scraping down the sides and blending.

  4. After about 2-3 minutes, the bananas will suddenly turn smooth and creamy like soft-serve ice cream.

  5. Add optional mix-ins (cocoa powder, etc.) and blend for 10 more seconds.

  6. Serve immediately for soft-serve texture, or freeze for 30 minutes for a firmer scoop.

  7. Top with dark chocolate shavings, nuts, or berries.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Amount
Calories 150 kcal
Protein 2g
Carbs 35g
Fat 0g
Fiber 4g

Tips

  • Use overripe bananas (brown spots) for maximum natural sweetness.
  • For chocolate nice cream, add 2 tbsp cocoa powder during blending.
  • Add 1 tbsp peanut butter for a peanut butter cup flavor.
  • The bananas must be fully frozen — partially frozen ones won’t achieve the right texture.

Dietary tags

veganvegetariangluten-freedairy-freeno-cookplant-basedlow-fathigh-fiber

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