In the realm of frozen desserts, the quest for a delightful yet wholesome treat often leads to the alluring combination of banana, almond nutter and coconut cream. A refreshing indulgence that embodies both wholesomeness and flavour.

Moreover, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also requires minimal ingredients, making it assessable to both novice and experienced home cooks alike. This delightful treat serves as the perfect solution for satisfying sweet cravings while providing nutrients. I, like many others, find myself craving ice cream from time to time. However, the average ice cream isn’t always kind to me and my digestive system. It often leaves me feeling heavy as well as leaving me with heart burn and acid reflux.

The high dairy, fat and sugar content just doesn’t seem to sit right with me and I struggle to digest it. Every time I have an ice cream, I almost always regret it afterwards because I feel AWFUL! That’s why I prefer making my own healthier version at home with more wholesome ingredients. This recipe is a fun twist to classic ice cream where the main ingredient is banana and makes this the creamiest texture!

Nice cream is a term that has come and yogurt to represent any frozen creamy treat free from loads of sugar and artificial flavors.  It’s also really easy to make. As I don’t have an ice cream maker, knowing I can blend a few basic ingredients in a blender and freeze for an hour works perfectly for me! You simply blitz frozen fruit (like bananas) in a food processor and the end result is a whole-food ice cream that is rich, creamy, and luscious enough for a special occasion yet light and easy enough for an any time indulgence.

It’s called ‘nice cream’ rather than ice cream, just to differentiate the two. Nice cream is a super easy, take on traditional ice cream, yet made very differently. It sounds too good to be true doesn’t it? Ice-cream just out of bananas. It tastes like ice-cream and it is so damn good! This is definitely one for the recipe bible.

You can satisfy an ice cream craving guilt-free with this “nice cream”! Seems so simple, that it feels like you are cheating a bit… but to be honest – it’s delectable stuff. And let’s face it, why make it complicated when something this simple can taste insanely delightful! Once you start making nice creams, you will stop buying store bought ice creams, the creaminess it has is nothing less than any ice cream and the plus point is, it is absolutely healthy!

Why you will love this recipe:

It’s healthy ice cream! There’s no cholesterol or refined sugar added, with plenty of healthy protein and fats to help keep you feeling satisfied.

It’s delicious! Once you taste it, you won’t believe that this ice cream is made with a base of bananas. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a healthy ice cream that is a fun recipe that everyone loves. The best part is that it is nutritious, made with real food ingredients and seriously better than store bought.

Mix-in ingredients – There are dozens of ways to transform your nice cream. Two of the easiest ways are by either mixing in ingredients or adding toppings to your dessert. For mix-ins, try swirling in other flavors like fresh fruit or berries, chopped nuts, coconut shreds, Nutella or nut butters.

Waiting is the hardest part – The longer you wait for this to freeze and set, the creamier and more firm it will be. Luckily, making this recipe is super easy aside from the waiting game!

Naturally sweetened – This recipe is sweetened with dates or raisins. You can also use honey, maple syrup or monk fruit.

If you are looking for a healthier treat, then this is the perfect homemade dessert recipe for you! If you haven’t given the frozen banana “ice cream” thing a try yet, I encourage you to do it soon.

Unlike most nice cream recipes, I added some almond butter and protein powder to bump up the protein and healthy fat content. This makes it more balanced and nutritious compared to the average carb heavy, nice cream recipes. The protein aspect makes the banana nice cream so much more satisfying, satiating and enjoyable.

This banana, almond coconut nice cream is:

Healthy
A source of protein and healthy fats
Gluten-free
Made with wholesome ingredients
Easy to make
Made without an ice cream maker
Lighter than your average ice cream

Whether enjoyed on a warm summer day or as a comforting evening snack, this banana, almond and coconut nice cream is poised to become a cherished staple in your dessert repertoire.

With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, this dessert not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also offers a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream, making it a favorite among kids and adults alike. Enjoy the delicious taste of the tropics in every spoonful.

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