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Coffee Chocolate Nice Cream
The flavors of coffee and chocolate blend together in this bowl of creamy banana ice cream. Decaf options included + tips for getting perfectly scoopable banana ice cream. Just 3 ingredients and simple methods required!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 (~3/4-Cup Servings)
Calories: 149 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
NICE CREAM
- 2 large ripe frozen bananas (see slicing / freezing instructions below)
- 2 Tbsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
- 1-2 tsp dandy blend* or espresso powder (or sub a small amount of strong brewed coffee or espresso that’s been chilled — just add slowly as it can make the nice cream watery)
- 1-2 Tbsp dairy-free milk only as needed (optional)
FOR SERVING optional
- cacao nibs
- sliced banana
Instructions
- To a high-speed blender or food processor, add frozen ripe banana, cacao powder, and dandy blend (or espresso powder or strong-brewed coffee), and blend on high until creamy and smooth. If using a Vitamix, it’s important to first turn on your blender using the “variable” setting on medium speed, then quickly flip to high speed and use the tamper to blend. If the motor is starting to overheat, turn off and let it rest for a minute or two, then proceed. If using a food processor, you should be able to blend on high and scrape down sides as needed.
- If it has trouble blending, add a bit of dairy-free milk to encourage blending. Just be careful not to add too much or it can become runny.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more cocoa or cacao powder for chocolate flavor, or coffee powder / espresso of choice for more intense coffee flavor.
- Optional: Top with cacao nibs for a little crunch or sliced banana for more texture. Enjoy immediately. Freeze leftovers in ice cube or popsicle molds for best results (will last in the freezer up to 1 month, though best when enjoyed fresh).
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Notes
- *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of dandy blend and without optional ingredients.*Dandy Blend claims its product is gluten-free, but if you are celiac, it may be worth avoiding out of caution as it does have barley and rye derivatives.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
149
(7%)
Carbohydrates
34.8g
(12%)
Protein
3.1g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.6g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
5.5g
(22%)
Sugar
16.6g
(33%)
Vitamin A
87IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
11.83mg
(13%)
Calcium
20.8mg
(2%)
Iron
1.15mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2(~3/4-Cup Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 149 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 34.8g | 12% |
| Protein | 3.1g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 22% |
| Sugar | 16.6g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11.83mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 20.8mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.