Frozen Chocolate Banana Nice Cream Recipe

This healthy “ice cream” is loaded with yummy chocolate flavor.

 

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Ingredients:

• 8 large ripe bananas, sliced
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• Pinch ground cinnamon
• 2 cups milk

 

Instructions:

1. Toss together bananas, honey, cocoa powder, vanilla, and cinnamon.
2. Vacuum seal in 4 individual FoodSaver Bags or Containers using the FoodSaver Handheld Vacuum sealer according to appliance guidelines. Freeze immediately for 4 to 6 hours or until firm.
3. For each serving, combine 1 portioned bag with 1/2 cup milk in food processor; puree until smooth and creamy.

 

Tips:

• To give this “Nice Cream” extra chocolate flavor, fold in a few dark chocolate chips before serving
• Substitute maple syrup for honey if desired  
• For mocha flavor, stir in 1 tsp instant espresso powder
• Alternatively, add to blender and use a base for your favorite fruit or coffee smoothies

 

Nutrition Facts

Per 1/4 recipe

 

Calories 400

Total Fat 4.5g

Saturated Fat 2.5g

Cholesterol 10mg

Sodium 60mg

Carbohydrate 89g

Dietary Fiber 9g

Total Sugars 57g

Protein 8g

Vitamin D 1.5mcg

Calcium 170mg

Iron 1.6mg

Potassium 1250mg

 

Nutrition Claims

✔Low in cholesterol

✔Good source of fiber

✔Good source of potassium