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Chocolate Banana Nice Cream

A creamy, dairy-free dessert made with frozen bananas and cocoa powder, perfect for a healthy treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 4 medium ripe bananas frozen, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional, for added sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts such as walnuts or almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips dairy-free if vegan

Method
 

Prepare the Nice Cream
  1. In a blender, combine the frozen bananas, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more maple syrup.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Freeze for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Serve
  1. Scoop the nice cream into bowls and top with chopped nuts and chocolate chips if desired.
  2. Enjoy immediately for a soft-serve texture or let it sit for a few minutes for a firmer consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and optimal creaminess.

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