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Creamy Valentines Nice Cream Bowl Recipe with Strawberries and Toasted Coconut

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A quick and easy dairy-free nice cream bowl featuring creamy frozen bananas, fresh strawberries, and crunchy toasted coconut, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time you want a healthy, indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios or almonds (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)
  • Drizzle of dark chocolate or berry coulis (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Freeze bananas: Slice ripe bananas into 1/2-inch pieces and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Toast the coconut: Place shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  3. Blend the nice cream base: Add frozen bananas, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (if using) to a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse repeatedly, scraping sides with a spatula as needed, until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). Add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time if too thick.
  4. Prepare strawberries: Hull and slice fresh strawberries while blending.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Spoon the creamy nice cream into bowls. Top with sliced strawberries, toasted coconut, and chopped nuts if using. Add optional garnishes like mint or chocolate drizzle.
  6. Serve immediately for best texture. If needed, cover and freeze for up to 1 hour, then stir gently before serving.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and creaminess. Freeze bananas in small pieces to help blending. Toast coconut slowly over medium heat and stir constantly to avoid burning. Stop blending once texture resembles soft serve ice cream to prevent melting. Fresh strawberries provide best texture; if using frozen, thaw and drain well. You can customize with nuts, seeds, or chocolate drizzle.

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Keywords: nice cream, dairy-free dessert, vegan dessert, healthy dessert, strawberries, toasted coconut, Valentine's Day dessert, frozen banana ice cream

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