Creamy Valentines Sweets Nice Cream Bowl Recipe with Fresh Oranges Easy and Homemade
A quick and easy creamy nice cream bowl featuring frozen bananas blended with almond milk and vanilla, topped with fresh orange segments and optional garnishes. Perfect for a light, refreshing, and guilt-free Valentine’s Day dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus freezing time
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 2 medium fresh oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Chopped toasted almonds or pistachios (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- A sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Slice 3 large ripe bananas into 1/2-inch pieces and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Peel and segment 2 medium fresh oranges over a bowl to catch juice, remove seeds, and toss with 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Set aside.
- Add frozen banana slices, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon honey (if using) to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend on high speed, pausing every 30 seconds to scrape down the sides, until smooth and creamy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if desired; add a splash more almond milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
- Spoon the nice cream into serving bowls or glasses and top generously with fresh orange segments and juice.
- Add optional garnishes: chopped toasted nuts, fresh mint leaves, and a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder.
- Serve immediately for best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 days and let soften at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving again.
Notes
Use ripe bananas with brown spots for sweeter, creamier texture. Pulse and scrape blender sides often to avoid overheating. If blender heats mixture, freeze for 10 minutes and blend again. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 2 days. Let soften at room temperature before serving again. Optional garnishes add texture and flavor but can be omitted for nut allergies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
Keywords: nice cream, vegan dessert, dairy-free, healthy dessert, frozen banana, fresh oranges, Valentine's Day dessert, easy dessert, gluten-free