Creamy Valentines Day Treats Nice Cream Bowl
A quick and easy dairy-free nice cream bowl blending frozen bananas and fresh strawberries for a creamy, naturally sweet Valentine’s Day treat perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes plus freezing time
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large frozen bananas, peeled and sliced before freezing
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (can substitute oat or coconut milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped toasted nuts (almonds or pistachios)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and slice 2 large bananas, then freeze them for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Hull and slice 1 cup fresh strawberries and set aside.
- Place the frozen banana slices in a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse a few times to break them up, then blend continuously until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides occasionally. Add 1-2 tbsp almond milk if needed to help blend.
- Add the fresh strawberries, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional) into the blender. Blend again for 30-60 seconds until fully combined and creamy. Pulse a few times instead of fully blending if you prefer chunks of strawberry.
- Taste and add more maple syrup if desired. Add a splash more almond milk if the texture is too thick and blend briefly.
- Spoon the nice cream into serving bowls. Top with dark chocolate chips, toasted nuts, and fresh mint leaves as desired.
- Serve immediately for soft-serve texture or freeze for 30 minutes for a firmer scoop.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 days.
Notes
[‘Freeze bananas thoroughly for best creaminess.’, ‘Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.’, ‘Avoid over-blending to prevent warming the mixture.’, ‘Pulse blending if you want chunks of strawberry or nuts.’, ‘Serve quickly as nice cream melts faster than traditional ice cream.’, ‘Add a swirl of almond butter or sprinkle cocoa nibs for extra indulgence.’, ‘Frozen strawberries can be used but thaw slightly and drain excess liquid.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
Keywords: nice cream, dairy-free dessert, vegan ice cream, strawberry banana dessert, Valentine's Day treat, healthy dessert, frozen banana recipe