Indulge in this frozen treat with a warm, wonderful taste. Made with just five ingredients, this maple walnut nice cream is free from dairy, artificial flavors, colors and refined sugar. The best part? No ice cream maker needed!
Maple Walnut Protein Nice Cream is a fun twist to classic ice cream where the main ingredient is banana! This is a dessert that is full of creamy deliciousness in each bite.
Nice cream which is a term that has come to represent any frozen creamy treat free from loads of sugar and artificial flavors, You simply blitz cashews or frozen fruit in a food processor or high-speed blender 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 these 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 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 berries, Nutella or nut butters.
For this recipe, chopped walnuts and maple syrup are added as toppings for the perfect amount of creamy and crunchy in each bite. The easiest dessert, this recipe is so good! Forget the ice cream maker, all you need is a freezer and a blender.
If you are looking for a healthier treat, then this is the perfect homemade dessert recipe for you! After all, the only thing better than dessert is healthy dessert!
Maple Walnut Protein Nice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 bananas, sliced, frozen
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk – coconut, cashew, almond
- 1/2 cup walnuts, crushed
- 2 scoops protein or collagen powder
Toppings Optional
- Homemade Caramel Sauce – recipe in notes
- Chopped walnuts
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Place the frozen bananas, maple syrup, milk and protein powder into your high speed blender. Mixon high until a smooth, thick consistency has been formed. Scrape the sides of the blender if necessary.Place in a freezer safe container then stir in the crushed walnuts.Place mixture into the freezer for 2 or more hours until frozen or until its the right consistency for you to serve.Top with caramel sauce, (homemade recipe below in notes) or crushed walnuts and maple syrup to serve.
Notes
If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, protein-rich, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites
