Creamy Coffee Chocolate Chip Nice Cream Recipe Easy Homemade Frozen Treat
A smooth, custardy frozen dessert combining ripe bananas, coffee, and chocolate chips for a guilt-free, indulgent treat that’s dairy-free and naturally sweetened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) strong coffee or espresso, cooled
- 1/3 cup (60 grams) dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsweetened almond milk (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Freeze the Bananas: Peel and slice 3 ripe bananas into 1/2-inch rounds. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best texture.
- Brew and Cool the Coffee: Make a strong espresso or coffee shot (1/4 cup / 60 ml). Let it cool completely.
- Blend the Bananas: Place frozen banana slices in your food processor or blender. Pulse first to break up large chunks, then blend continuously until creamy and soft-serve-like, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Coffee and Vanilla: With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the cooled coffee and vanilla extract. If mixture is too thick, add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until creamy consistency is reached.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Transfer mixture to a bowl and gently fold in the chocolate chips. Reserve a few for topping if desired.
- Freeze Briefly or Serve Immediately: Serve right away for soft-serve texture or freeze in a freezer-safe container for 1-2 hours for firmer scoops.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and creaminess. Freeze banana slices in a single layer to prevent clumping. Cool coffee completely before blending to avoid melting the bananas. Add almond milk sparingly to adjust texture. Fold in chocolate chips last to keep them intact. Let frozen nice cream soften 5-10 minutes at room temperature before scooping if too hard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120 grams)
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
Keywords: nice cream, coffee dessert, chocolate chip, banana ice cream, dairy-free, vegan, frozen treat, healthy dessert