Kem Chuối (Vegan Banana Coconut Ice Cream Bars)
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Freezing time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 8 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
197 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Kem Chuối (Vegan Banana Coconut Ice Cream Bars)
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Kem Chuối are the easiest vegan banana coconut ice cream bars you can make. These Vietnamese treats don’t require any fancy gear to make and take only about 5 minutes of prep time!
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Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon canola oil peanut oil, or vegetable oil
- ½ cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
- 3 large barely ripe bananas (peels discarded)
- 13.5 oz. coconut cream (canned)
- 2 Pandan leaves knotted
- 3 tablespoons palm sugar coconut sugar, or brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder (or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 4 teaspoons tapioca starch
- ¼ cup water
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Instructions
- Heat up a non-stick pan with your choice of canola, peanut, or vegetable oil over medium heat. Stir-fry unsalted, dry roasted peanuts in the heated pan until fragrant and slightly browned. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and set aside.
- In the same pan, toast unsweetened desiccated coconut until it's lightly golden, then remove it.
- Slice barely ripe bananas into thin rounds or long thin slices.
- In a separate saucepan over medium heat, warm coconut cream with pandan leaves and your choice of sugar, salt and vanilla for 4 minutes until hot.
- In a small bowl, using the tines of a fork, mix together the tapioca starch and water to make a smooth, thin slurry.
- Pour the tapioca mixture into the coconut cream, stirring continuously until it thickens. Remove from heat when it becomes thick and glossy. Allow the contents of the pot to cool for ten minutes.
- To make it easier to remove the bars later, line a 9-inch square baking pan with a little parchment paper.
- Pour half of the contents of the saucepan into the 9-inch square pan. Scatter the toasted coconut, place the banana slices into the pan and then cover with the remaining coconut cream. Garnish with the roasted peanuts.
- Place the pan on a level surface inside your freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cut the contents of the pan into 2X3 inch bars, using a sharp metal spatula to remove them from the pan. If they are hard to cut, or get out of the pan, allow it to thaw for a few minutes to let the ice cream soften a little which will make it easier.
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Notes
- 🍌 Banana Malarky: Choose just-right, slightly ripe bananas for that perfect balance of firmness and natural sweetness.
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- 🔥 Coconut Clownery: Toast coconut with care. Aim for a light golden hue; don't let it go dark and bitter. Keep an eagle eye on it while stirring.
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- ❄️ Keep it level! Ensure your pan is on a flat surface while freezing. This guarantees even ice cream bars, with consistent texture and thickness.
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- 🕰️ Patience Pays Off: Take your time when you remove the bars from the pan. Arm yourself with a sharp metal spatula or a slim metal bench scraper. If they're stubborn, a little thawing time will make it easier to remove them from the pan.
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- Patience Pays Off:
Nutrition Information
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Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Sodium
106mg
(4%)
Potassium
261mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
19IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
Excellent
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