Chocolate-Banana (Vegan) Ice Cream Recipe

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened chocolate

Carob powder is a caffeine-free alternative with a similar flavor.

nut butter

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is often less expensive and widely available.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: oat milk

Oat milk is often cheaper and has a similar creamy texture.

Slice bananas and freeze them until solid, about 2-3 hours.

Combine frozen bananas, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a food processor.

Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Add nut butter and blend until fully incorporated.

Taste and adjust sweetness if desired, adding a splash of milk if too thick.

Transfer to a container and fold in cacao nibs and sea salt.

Freeze for an additional 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Scoop into bowls and enjoy immediately or store in the freezer.

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