Creamy Banana Nice Cream Bowl Recipe Easy Chocolate Valentine Treat
A quick and easy dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free frozen banana dessert with a rich chocolate drizzle, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes plus freezing time
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons almond milk (or dairy-free milk like oat or coconut)
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher), melted for drizzling
- Chopped nuts or seeds (optional, e.g., sliced almonds or chia seeds)
- Fresh strawberries or raspberries (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and slice 3 large ripe bananas into ½-inch pieces. Freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Add frozen banana slices to a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse to break up, then blend continuously, scraping down sides every 20-30 seconds until smooth and creamy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (optional), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons almond milk. Blend until fully combined and smooth. Add extra almond milk if mixture is too thick.
- Melt ¼ cup dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Spoon the banana nice cream into serving bowls. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top and add optional toppings like chopped nuts, chia seeds, and fresh berries.
- Serve immediately for best creamy texture or freeze for 10-15 minutes for a firmer consistency.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for the sweetest and creamiest texture. Freeze bananas sliced to help blender work better. Scrape blender sides often to avoid chunks. Melt chocolate gently to avoid burning. For nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. Add a pinch of sea salt to chocolate drizzle for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 bowl (approx
- Calories: 180220
- Sugar: 1822
- Sodium: 5070
- Fat: 810
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 2530
- Fiber: 34
- Protein: 45
Keywords: banana nice cream, dairy-free dessert, vegan ice cream, chocolate drizzle, healthy dessert, Valentine’s Day treat, frozen banana dessert