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Healthy Nice Cream Recipes (Paleo, Vegan, dairy-free)
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Healthy Nice Cream Recipes (Paleo, Vegan, dairy-free)

These Healthy Nice Cream Recipes create creamy, dairy-free soft serve using frozen fruit, Medjool dates for sweetness, and coconut milk or cream for richness. Variations include banana-based and banana-free versions, each blending to smooth, scoopable textures without added sugars. Optional toppings add texture and flavor. The recipe uses a high-speed blender or food processor to achieve the creamy consistency.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 106 kcal
Course: Dessert, Snacks, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Nice Cream Without Bananas
  • 5 to 7 date about one cup. You can also use black dried raisins or dried sweet apricots, depending on the fruits you use-see flavor combos below, Medjool, pitted
  • 3-4 tablespoons coconut milk the solidified and richer part on top, yields the best results (see note, canned
  • 2 cups frozen fruit 10 oz/284 grams, of your choice
  • toppings of your choice optional
Banana Nice Cream
  • 5 to 7 date about one cup. You can also use black dried raisins or dried sweet apricots, depending on the fruits you use-see flavor combos below, Medjool, pitted
  • 2 banana frozen
  • 3-4 tablespoons coconut cream optional but recommended, the solidified and richer part on top, yields the best results (see note, canned
  • 2 cups frozen fruit 10 oz/284 grams, of your choice
  • toppings of your choice optional
Very Berry Ice Cream
  • 2 cups Blueberry
  • 2 cups raspberry
  • 2 cups blackberry
  • 2 cups strawberry 10 oz/284 grams, frozen mix
  • 7 Medjool dates soft
  • 3-4 tablespoons coconut milk see note, canned
  • chocolate optional, crushed or bits, for topping
  • pecan optional, crushed or bits, for topping
Tropical Ice Cream
  • 2 cups Mango 10 oz/284 grams, frozen, pieces
  • 5 Medjool dates
  • 3-4 tablespoons coconut milk see note, canned
  • coconut optional, dried and fine shreds, for topping
Floral Ice Cream
  • 2 cups peach 10 oz/284 grams, frozen, sliced
  • 1 cup black raisin or dried apricots or a mix of both
  • 3-4 tablespoons coconut milk see note, canned
  • COOKIE homemade or Einkorn Crispy Cocoa Cookies by Jovial, accidentally vegan, for topping
Raspberry or Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream
  • 2 cups frozen raspberries or cherries
  • 2 banana frozen
  • 5 dates pitted
  • 3-4 tablespoons coconut milk optional, canned
  • dark chocolate chunks optional, or shavings; usage note: top with
Salty Date and Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
  • 2 banana frozen
  • 5 dates pitted
  • 3-4 tablespoons coconut milk see note, canned
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • salt if using unsalted peanut butter, generous pinch
  • homemade cookies optional, or Einkorn Crispy Cocoa Cookies by Jovial; usage note: to make ice cream sandwiches

Instructions

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  1. Place first the dates and the coconut cream into a high-speed blender or food processor. Then add the frozen fruits.
  2. If you're using frozen bananas, break them into three pieces (if not cut before freezing) and throw them also in the blender.
  3. Turn the blender on, starting with the lowest speed setting, then turning the power to the highest speed setting. For a Vitamix, use the tamper tool to rotate the ingredients. Blend until you get a beautiful creamy soft-serve consistency with no fruit chunks left.
  4. For harder scoop-able ice cream, transfer to a freezer-safe dish and freeze for 2 hours. Scoop and serve with your favorite toppings.
  5. You can store leftover ice cream in a covered container for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, let it first sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes to make it scoop-able again.

Notes

  • Use the thicker cream part from canned coconut milk for a smoother texture.
  • Blend thoroughly to pulverize dates and dried fruits completely for an even creaminess.
  • If texture is too soft after blending, freeze the mixture for 1 to 2 hours, then let rest at room temperature before scooping.
  • Serve with toppings like dark chocolate, nuts, shredded coconut, or cookies for added texture and flavor.
  • Store leftover nice cream in a covered container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Adjust frozen fruit and sweetener amounts to suit taste and texture preferences.
  • This recipe works best with high-speed blenders or food processors with "S" blades, scrape bowl down as needed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 106kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 249mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 59IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 106kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 249mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 59IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.