This mint chocolate chip ice cream is sweet, creamy, and refreshing. You don’t need an ice cream maker to make this no-churn ice cream. Made with just six ingredients, this nice cream is free from dairy, artificial flavors, colors and refined sugar. The best part? No ice cream maker needed!
This recipe is a fun twist to classic ice cream where the main ingredient is banana along with cottage cheese which gives boost of protein, healthy fats, and makes this the creamiest texture.! Add in an avocado and 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 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 a base of bananas, cottage cheese and avocado. 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 honey. You can also use maple syrup or for an even lower carb sweetener, use monk fruit.
No artificial coloring – Green veges gives this ice cream its bright green color! No artificial dyes or coloring like traditional mint ice cream.
Dietary friendly – This is gluten free, high in protein, low in sugar, and refined sugar free depending on what chocolate chips you use.
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!
Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream
Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 avocado, deseeded, peeled
- 1/2 cup coconut milk, full fat
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Few drops natural green food colour or make your own – cook tender, greens (such as spinach) in a tiny bit of water for about a minute. A few drops of the juice will give a very concentrated green
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Taste test and add more peppermint extract or more honey if you think it needs it.Pour into a medium-sized glass food container.Add chocolate chips and stir to evenly distribute.Place in freezer for at least 2 hours, stirring halfway through to prevent iciness.Once set, scoop, and enjoy!
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