Vegan Banana Ice Cream
Love ice cream but trying to cut calories or dairy? Try this lower calorie, healthier Vegan Banana Ice Cream made with frozen bananas!
What treats do you typically associate with summer? I think most would say popsicles, but I really love ice cream, especially when it’s hot. Growing up, we would eat ice cream sundaes almost every night after dinner. My Dad had such a big sweet tooth! I still fight that urge now, when it’s hot outside, to scoop myself up a big bowl of ice cream!
My husband and son eat ice cream almost every night. Now that I’m watching my calories, I’m trying to make smart substitutions for myself. Making this Healthier Vegan Banana Ice Cream or (“Nice Cream”), is one of those substitutions!
It’s so easy to put together, using frozen bananas, cocoa powder, and maple syrup as a sweetener. You can even add peanut butter, 3 ingredient hot fudge sauce or cherry sauce to spice up the flavors or serve this ice cream with mini chocolate chip cookies!
If you love this nice cream recipe, I think you’ll also love this Avocado Nice Cream recipe.
Past switching to this vegan banana ice cream just to eat healthier and save calories, it’s also dairy free! For those looking for a vegan ice cream recipe, this is a great option. It uses almond milk instead of milk, and of course the frozen bananas help make the ice cream nice and creamy, just like you would expect!
I’m not sticking to a vegan diet, but I have so many friends that are, that having a vegan ice cream recipe as an option makes me super happy!
Top this Healthier Chocolate Banana Ice Cream with nuts, chocolate syrup, or caramel sauce to make it extra decadent! I recommend eating it right away, but if you want to make it ahead of time, let it soften for a few minutes and give it a good stir before eating.
You will need non-dairy milk for this ice cream. You can use almond, cashew or oat. I’ve had good luck with all of them!
Healthier Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2.5 frozen bananas, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 3 ice cubes
- 1/4 cup cacao/coco powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter + 1 tablespoon for mixing
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
Instructions
- Get everything ready and chop the frozen bananas into chunks to make it easier on your blender.
- Place the bananas into the blender or food processor followed by the remaining ingredients (reserving one tablespoon of peanut butter)
- Blend until combined. If using a blender you will need to use a tamper to blend the mixture as it will be thick. If using a food processor you may need to stop and scrape down the sides.
- Blend until thick and combined. Use a spatula to place mixture into a large bowl.
- Stir in the remaining peanut butter for a swirl look.
- Divide into two bowls and enjoy!
Need more dairy free recipes? try this Dairy Free Ranch Dressing!
I would like to try it. I would like to add a little dark chocolate to recipe. I think that will add a nice touch to your recipe.
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I love these ingredients! It looks so rich & deliciously chocolatey!
I love your combination. I will try it
I make something similar but without peanut butter. I will try that next time… YUM!
I could eat ice cream every night, too! HOWEVER….your healthier version is really what I should stick with 🙂 This looks really great! I will definitely try this!
My girl will love this! Cannot wait to make it for them!
This would be a fun dessert to make with the kids. I’m sure they’d love to add a few toppings too. Thanks for the suggestions!
Ice cream is definitely my favorite summer dessert. This looks perfect to me!
This looks so perfect but I also love the idea of adding peanut butter!! Yum!