We all know when that sweet tooth hits, the calories can hit even harder. With summer rapidly approaching, we’re all looking for the healthiest alternatives to our favorite desserts and snacks.
Well we’ve got good news for all you ice cream lovers out there…
Introducing…Nice Cream! The dairy, egg and sugar free version of ice cream, and it’s never been sweeter.
Try one or all four of these easy and delicious recipes!
1. Peanut Butter Chocolate Lover Nice Cream
Ingredients:
2 frozen bananas
1 tbsp peanut butter or peanut butter powder
4 tsp cocoa powder
Dash of cinnamon
(Optional: handful of small crushed peanuts)
Directions:
Combine frozen bananas, peanut butter, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and crushed peanuts into a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth. Serve in a chilled bowl with a light drizzle of heated peanut butter over the top. Enjoy!
2. Coconut Cream Pie Nice Cream
Ingredients:
1 cup coconut cream (1 can of coconut milk)
Coconut flakes (toasted preferable)
2 frozen bananas
2 tbsp cocoa powder
4 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
To get coconut cream, place one can of coconut milk in refrigerator and leave overnight. The coconut cream will be the thick white part at the top of the can, separated from the milk.
Using a mixing bowl or hand held mixer, whip the coconut cream until fluffy, adding in vanilla, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Add in banana slices,and continue to mix/ whip together.
Sprinkle coconut flakes over the top and enjoy!
3. Strawberry Nice Cream
Ingredients:
2 frozen bananas
4-6 small strawberries
1 tbsp powdered sugar (or vanilla protein powder)
Garnish with fresh mint
Directions:
Combine all bananas, strawberries, and powdered sugar (or protein powder) in food processor until smooth.
Top with a sliced strawberry and fresh sprig of mint!
4. Chocolate Cherry Nice Cream
Ingredients:
½ cup frozen cherries
1 frozen banana
1 tbsp cocoa powder
Handful of dark chocolate chips
Directions:
Combine cherries and banana in food processor and blend until a smooth consistency. Add in chocolate chips and cocoa powder, continue to blend together. Serve with a sprinkle of cocoa powder on top!
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