Chocolate Banana Nice Cream
Chocolate Banana Nice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen solid (at least 4 hours)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional, for added sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Ensure your ripe bananas are peeled, sliced into 1-inch pieces, and frozen solid. This usually takes at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for the best nice cream consistency.
- 2
Combine the frozen banana slices, unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup milk, optional maple syrup, and optional vanilla extract in a high-speed blender or food processor.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Blend the mixture, starting on a low speed and gradually increasing to high. You will need to stop frequently to scrape down the sides with a spatula and push the ingredients towards the blades. Continue blending until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, resembling soft-serve ice cream. If the mixture is too thick to blend, add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Taste the nice cream and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a bit more maple syrup, then blend briefly to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture. If you prefer a firmer, scoopable consistency, transfer the nice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for an additional 30 to 60 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Garnish with optional mini chocolate chips before serving.
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Chocolate Banana Nice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen solid (at least 4 hours)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional, for added sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Ensure your ripe bananas are peeled, sliced into 1-inch pieces, and frozen solid. This usually takes at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for the best nice cream consistency.
- 2
Combine the frozen banana slices, unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup milk, optional maple syrup, and optional vanilla extract in a high-speed blender or food processor.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Blend the mixture, starting on a low speed and gradually increasing to high. You will need to stop frequently to scrape down the sides with a spatula and push the ingredients towards the blades. Continue blending until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, resembling soft-serve ice cream. If the mixture is too thick to blend, add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Taste the nice cream and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a bit more maple syrup, then blend briefly to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture. If you prefer a firmer, scoopable consistency, transfer the nice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for an additional 30 to 60 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Garnish with optional mini chocolate chips before serving.