Crafted from frozen banana, savory almond butter, and indulgent cocoa powder, this chocolate almond nice cream offers a naturally sweet and wholesome indulgence. With just four ingredients and a prep time of under five minutes, this healthy nice cream recipe is a quick and hassle-free way to appease your sweet cravings.
To be clear, traditional ice cream can indeed have a place in a healthy diet. I, for one, enjoy ice cream regularly! However, if you aim to strike a balance, reduce sugar consumption, or use up those ripe bananas, nice cream provides an excellent solution. Just slice, freeze, and blend the bananas with a touch of almond butter and cocoa powder to create a luscious and ready-to-serve treat.
Chocolate Almond Nice Cream
Comprising only four ingredients, this chocolate almond nice cream is a delightful, sweet, and nutritious treat. While this recipe serves one, it can be effortlessly scaled to produce multiple servings.
Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced and frozen
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk or almond milk, plus more as needed
Instructions
- In a blender or small food processor, add the frozen sliced banana, almond butter, and cocoa powder, and pulse gently to combine.
- Add milk in batches as needed; aim for a soft-serve ice cream consistency, thick enough to be spoonable.
- Once blended, transfer the nice cream into a small bowl and garnish with your preferred toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225 calories
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Fat: 11 grams
- Carbohydrates: 34 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 6 grams