Fresh Superbowl Nice Cream Bowl Recipe with Pomegranate and Dark Chocolate – Easy Homemade Dessert
A fresh, creamy, and indulgent homemade nice cream bowl featuring ripe bananas, juicy pomegranate seeds, and bittersweet dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick, healthy dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- Seeds from 1 medium pomegranate
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (40g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), roughly chopped
- Optional toppings: toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts (pistachios or almonds), drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Freeze the Bananas: Peel and slice 4 large ripe bananas into coins. Spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Pomegranate: Remove seeds from 1 medium pomegranate. Toss them gently with 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to keep them bright and fresh. Set aside.
- Blend the Bananas: Place the frozen banana slices into a high-speed blender or food processor. Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Pulse and blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed (3-5 minutes).
- Fold in the Pomegranate Seeds: Transfer the banana nice cream to a large bowl and gently fold in the lemon-tossed pomegranate seeds, being careful not to crush them.
- Chop the Dark Chocolate: Roughly chop 1/4 cup (40g) of dark chocolate and sprinkle it over the bowl or fold it gently into the mixture.
- Serve Immediately or Freeze: Enjoy the nice cream right away for a soft-serve texture or transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for about 1 hour for a firmer scoop.
- Optional Toppings: Before serving, sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
Freeze bananas fully for best creamy texture. Blend in intervals to avoid overheating the blender. Fold pomegranate seeds gently to keep their crunch. Serve immediately for soft-serve texture or freeze briefly for firmer scoops. Optional toppings add extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
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