Creamy Valentines Strawberries Nice Cream Bowl Easy Homemade Recipe for Date Night
A quick and easy dairy-free strawberry banana nice cream that’s creamy, naturally sweet, and perfect for a romantic date night or a healthy dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced, frozen
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (or frozen if out of season)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any dairy-free milk you prefer)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional toppings:
- Fresh sliced strawberries
- Chopped pistachios or almonds
- A drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Freeze the Bananas: About 4 hours before making the nice cream, peel and slice 2 large ripe bananas into 1/2-inch pieces. Spread them on a parchment-lined tray and freeze until solid (about 4 hours or overnight).
- Prepare Strawberries: Hull and slice 1 cup of fresh strawberries. If using frozen strawberries, thaw slightly (about 10 minutes on the counter) to blend smoothly.
- Blend the Base: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the frozen banana slices, strawberries, 1/4 cup almond milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Start blending on low speed, gradually increasing to high. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides every 20 seconds.
- Check Texture: After 2-3 minutes of blending, the mixture should be smooth, creamy, and thick like soft-serve ice cream. If too thick, add more almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve Immediately or Chill: Scoop the nice cream into bowls for a soft-serve experience, or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 30 minutes for a firmer texture.
- Add Toppings: Garnish with fresh strawberries, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of honey as desired.
Notes
Use ripe bananas and freeze them properly for the best creamy texture. Blend in stages to avoid overheating the blender. Add almond milk gradually to avoid runny texture. Serve immediately for soft-serve or freeze for firmer texture. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about half t
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 1.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
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