Creamy Valentines Strawberry Nice Cream Bowl
A quick and easy dairy-free, vegan-friendly dessert featuring creamy frozen bananas blended with fresh strawberries and a touch of vanilla for a silky, dreamy treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large frozen bananas, sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled (can substitute frozen)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Chopped fresh mint (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice 2 large bananas into chunks and hull about 1 cup of fresh strawberries. If using frozen strawberries, let them thaw slightly at room temperature for a few minutes.
- Place banana slices on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Add frozen banana chunks to a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse a few times, then blend continuously for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy, resembling soft-serve ice cream.
- Add fresh strawberries, 1/4 cup almond milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of sea salt, and optional 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Blend again for 30-60 seconds until fully combined and creamy.
- Check consistency: if too thick, add a splash more almond milk and blend briefly; if too soft, freeze for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Scoop the nice cream into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh mint or sliced strawberries. Serve immediately.
Notes
Freeze bananas solid before blending for best creamy texture. Blend bananas first until smooth before adding strawberries to avoid chunks. Add almond milk gradually to control consistency. Serve immediately for best texture or freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Let thaw 5-10 minutes before scooping. Avoid microwaving to preserve texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 120150
- Sugar: 20
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
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