Who doesn’t love ice cream? This healthy “nice” cream can be as easy as one ingredient, bananas. But…
…if they aren’t you’re thing and you want to pimp things up a little more, we’ve included some other options for you below.
We love this with added collagen, if you have a good quality powder it’s tasteless and even adds to the creamy texture. Along with nutritional benefits it brings. It you want to know about those, read this article.
Recipe
serves 2-3
Base ingredients:
3 ripe chopped bananas (peeled + frozen) or 2 cups of mixed berries (frozen) or 2 cups of chopped frozen mango - if you want you could do a blend of them all, or mix as you fancy
OPTIONAL ADD-INS:
1-2 tbsp collagen powder (optional for added protein and benefits - see the article about this here, plus some fav brands)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2-1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional for added sweetness, but not really needed especially if you use ripe bananas)
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice (can loosen or smoothen texture) - if you have a really high speed blender e.g. vitamix, it’s often not needed and the texture will always loosen as it melts or is blended
1 egg white - careful consuming raw eggs use red lion stamped and fresh eggs. We sometimes like to add this to a berry nice cream, it can also help texture.
instructions:
Blitz:
Place the frozen fruit into a high-powered blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and blitz into pieces, scraping down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick, here you could add a splash of almond milk to help it blend.
Add Optional Ingredients:
Add collagen powder, vanilla extract, egg white, and honey or maple syrup if desired.
Blend again until everything is well combined and the mixture is creamy.
Serve Immediately:
Serve the “nice” cream immediately for a soft-serve consistency.
For a Firmer Texture:
If you prefer a firmer texture, transfer the nice cream to a container and freeze for an additional 1-2 hours. Allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.
TIPS:
Toppings:
Add fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of nut butter on top for extra flavour and nutrition.
Storage:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer. Let it thaw for a few minutes before eating to soften it slightly.