Healthy Chocolate Nice Cream
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5
Healthy Chocolate Nice Cream
Description
Frozen banana slices processed with cocoa powder result in a smooth, creamy texture similar to traditional ice cream but without dairy or refined sugar. The ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and sweetness and creaminess, while the cocoa powder delivers chocolate flavor without added fats or sugars. Processing may require scraping the sides to ensure even blending, and adding small amounts of milk can aid blending if the processor struggles.
The dessert can be eaten immediately with a texture like soft serve or returned to the freezer for firmer, scoopable portions. Chopping bananas before freezing helps blending consistency. Adding fat such as nut butter or coconut milk can make the texture richer if desired.
This recipe offers a simple, whole-food approach to frozen chocolate treats suitable for quick preparation and healthy snacking.
Ingredients
- 2 banana peeled and cut into slices that have been frozen for at least 2 hours
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Put the frozen banana pieces into a food processor with the cocoa powder.
- Blend until it forms a creamy ice cream consistency. (see notes below)
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and flavor.
- Chopping bananas before freezing helps them blend smoothly.
- If blending is difficult, scrape down the sides or add a small amount of milk to assist.
- Add nut butter or coconut milk for a richer, creamier texture.
- You can eat immediately as soft serve or freeze again for firmer scoops; soften slightly before serving if frozen.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 16.5mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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