Nice Cream
Hitting you with another dessert! I am a balanced dietitian, so you should NEVER feel guilty about what you are eating. It simply can create a poor relationship with food.
Yet, when cravings are high and you still want to honor and support your health goals, there are "meh" choices, good choices, and better choices. Only serving "better" choices to your inbox.
Friends, meet "nice-cream."
Frozen bananas blend into ultra-creamy soft-serve. You can then flavor it with rich cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, and a splash of coconut milk for smoothness.
Go even further and swirl in peanut butter and fold in dark chocolate chips for that irresistible PB-chocolate combo.
Naturally sweetened by fruit, high in potassium (from bananas), antioxidants (from cocoa), and healthy fats (from peanut butter), it's satisfying, energizing, and feels like indulgence without the guilt. Ready in minutes, perfect for hot days, post-workout treats, or late-night cravings!
Shout out to my client and dear friend, Laurel M. for the cutest and best food processor to whip up these bananas!
Let’s dig in!
Total time: 10 Minutes | Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Servings: 2-4
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Nice-Cream
2 cups frozen banana slices (from 2–3 ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen solid)
¼ cup coconut milk beverage (or milk of choice: almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup dark chocolate chips (70%+ cacao for lower sugar)
2–3 Tbsp natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy; for swirling in)
Horchata Nice Cream
2 cups frozen banana slices (from 2–3 ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen solid)
¼ cup coconut milk beverage (or milk of choice: almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Horchata nice cream
Blend Base: Add frozen banana slices, coconut milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high, scraping sides as needed, until thick and creamy (1–3 minutes). Add a tiny splash more milk only if it won't blend smoothly.
For the peanut butter chocolate chip nice cream:
Part 2:
Add Peanut Butter: Spoon in peanut butter and pulse 4–6 times to create ribbons/swirls (or blend fully for even peanut butter flavor).
Fold in Chips: Transfer to a bowl and gently fold in dark chocolate chips by hand (to keep them chunky and prevent melting).
Serve: Scoop immediately for soft-serve texture. For firmer scoops, freeze 15–30 minutes. Top with extra peanut butter drizzle, more chips, or a pinch of sea salt if desired. Enjoy fresh!
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Nice Cream
Per two generous servings
380 calories | 9 g protein | 45 g carbs | 18 g fat | 9 g fiber
Per four small servings
190 calories | 4.5 g protein | 23 g carbs | 9 g fat | 4.5 g fiber
Horchata Nice Cream
Per two generous servings
140 calories | 2 g protein | 34 g carbs | 1 g fat | 4 g fiber
Per four small servings
70 calories | 1 g protein | 17 g carbs | 0.5 g fat | 2 g fiber
GF, vegan
Tatum’s Recipe Hacks:
🍯 Not quite sweet enough? Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup!
🫚 Want more bang for your buck? Try a honey ginger flavor!
❓ 🍌 Did you know? Bananas shouldn't be shamed! When green, they provide resistant starch, a wonderful feeder for our gut microbiome!
Let’s work together! Want individualized meal and snack ideas that align with your nutrition and wellness goals?
Contact me at tatum@equilibriumnutrition.net for more questions.
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Cheers to thriving together!
