Vegan Chocolate Banana Nice Cream (Print Version)

Creamy dairy-free frozen dessert made with blended frozen bananas, cocoa, and almond butter. Ready in minutes.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large ripe bananas, sliced and frozen

→ Chocolate

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

→ 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 - Dark chocolate shavings, vegan
07 - Chopped toasted almonds
08 - Sliced fresh banana

# Directions:

01 - Place frozen banana slices in a high-speed blender or food processor. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, and almond butter.
02 - Blend mixture until thick and creamy, stopping to scrape down the 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 favorite toppings.
06 - Serve immediately for soft-serve texture, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours for firmer scoops.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgently creamy without a drop of dairy, so you get that guilt-free satisfaction.
  • The whole thing comes together in minutes if your bananas are already frozen, making it perfect for those moments when you need dessert but not the fuss.
  • Almond butter swirled through adds a richness that keeps you coming back for another bite.
02 -
  • Frozen banana quality matters more than you'd think; under-ripe ones won't blend into creaminess the way truly soft, brown-spotted bananas will, so don't rush the ripening process.
  • If your nice cream seizes up and becomes too thick, resist the urge to add liquid aggressively—a tablespoon at a time keeps you in control of the final texture.
03 -
  • Prep your bananas in advance by slicing and freezing them in a zip-top bag, so you're always two minutes away from nice cream whenever the craving hits.
  • If your blender struggles, let the frozen bananas sit out for three to five minutes before blending—just enough to soften the edges without turning them to mush.
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