3 Ingredient Vanilla Bean Nice Cream

No it's not a typo. Nice cream is a thing. You've heard of it right? It's a creamy, luscious dessert made with frozen bananas that's surprisingly just as satisfying as regular ice cream.

I've been wanting to whip up a batch for a long time and never got around to it.  It's such a shame because I can't tell you how many over ripe bananas I've needlessly tossed and could've used to make this perfect little treat.

For this recipe you'll need only 3 ingredients:

Frozen bananas,

any plant-based milk you prefer,

and a vanilla bean pod.

Yes, I'm a sucker for vanilla, especially vanilla beans (ahhhhh!).  If you don't have vanilla bean pods, vanilla flavored milk or a half teaspoon of vanilla extract would work fine as well.  

Required kitchen appliance:

High powered blender.

When to enjoy this treat:

It's perfect on a hot summer day,

after a sweaty workout to help replace electrolytes,

or whenever you want because.... it's NICE CREAM!

Enjoy your weekend and stay safe out there! xoxo

3 Ingredient Vanilla Bean Nice Cream

Donna Castellano MS, RDN

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Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• 4 frozen ripe bananas previously cut into 2 inch circles and left in freezer for at least 12 hours in a ziplock bag or freezer safe tray
• about ¼ cup plant-based milk of choice you may need more or less to reach desired consistency
• 1 vanilla bean pod sliced and seeds scraped out

Instructions

 

• Place bananas in a high powered blender.
• Add milk and vanilla seeds.
• Blend until smooth or desired consistency is reached.

I prefer to focus on quality ingredients from a variety of sources that work in tandem to promote optimal health. Nutrition calculations may not reflect these valuable interactions. However, I understand certain values can be helpful to some. Please note these calculations are merely estimates. Values will vary depending on modifications, brands used, and portion size. Should you require specific information, it's best to consult with a dietitian or qualified healthcare provider.

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