6 Nice Cream Recipes (Ready in Minutes!)
You’ll love these dairy-free nice cream recipes for their creamy texture and refreshing flavors, made entirely from plant-based ingredients. They’re a healthy, guilt-free way to enjoy a sweet treat any time!
Recently, we had 4 guests over on a Sunday afternoon, and I made a couple of batches of my Chocolate Banana Nice Cream with a spoonful of peanut butter in each of them. Everyone was raving about how good this homemade ice cream is and they could not believe it was actually low in calories and vegan.
These vegan ice cream recipes made with frozen fruit are a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth, packed with natural sweetness and nutrients. We have everything from my simple vanilla nice cream to this mango lime nice cream that tastes like sorbet on the menu. They’re creamy, refreshing, and perfect for a guilt-free dessert everyone will love!
I have a terrific Homemade Gluten-Free Granola recipe that is perfect as a topping for any of these nice cream recipes.
Reasons you will love these recipes
- Wholesome and Healthy: These nice cream recipes are made with natural, dairy-free ingredients like frozen fruit, making them a nutritious alternative to traditional ice cream.
- Quick and Easy to Make: With just a few simple ingredients and a blender, you can whip up these delicious treats in minutes.
- Naturally Sweet and Creamy: Enjoy the perfect blend of creamy texture and fruity sweetness without added sugars or artificial flavors.
- Customizable and Fun: From classic flavors to creative combinations, these recipes are endlessly customizable to suit your taste!
So what is nice cream?
Almost everyone I know loves ice cream, but it’s usually loaded with fat and sugar. Nice cream is basically healthy vegan ice cream made with a base of frozen bananas, and it can even be made with only bananas if desired which are loaded with so many health benefits. Simply blend the frozen bananas in a blender or food processor until they reach a smooth creamy texture.
Why is it called nice cream?
Nice cream gets its name because it’s a “nicer” alternative to traditional ice cream—made entirely from plant-based ingredients like frozen bananas instead of dairy.
It’s a naturally sweet treat that’s just as delicious! There’s no guilt in enjoying this delicious dessert because it’s dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, and free of any added sugar.
Is nice cream healthier than ice cream?
You bet! Nice cream has a fraction of the fat and calories of traditional ice cream, and it isn’t processed with lots of preservatives. Made with only wholesome ingredients of frozen fruit right in your own kitchen, these low-calorie nice cream recipes are going to be a huge hit!
The great thing is that it’s so versatile, and you can see from the variety and flavors included in this list. We’ve got everything from chocolate, vanilla, berry fruit berry vegan ice cream, mango lime dairy-free ice cream, blueberry, and even chocolate peanut butter. So, fire up those blenders!
Frequently Asked Questions
To make dairy-free nice cream, simply blend frozen fruit (like bananas, mangoes, or berries) in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy. You can also add flavorings or sweeteners for variety.
Absolutely! You can use other frozen fruits like mango, strawberries, blueberries, or peaches to create different flavor combinations and textures for your nice cream.
If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a high-powered blender. Just make sure to blend the frozen fruit in small batches and add a little plant-based milk to help it blend smoothly.
Yes, you can store leftover nice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1-2 weeks. If it becomes too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften before serving.
More Frozen Vegan Dessert Recipes
6 Nice Cream Recipes (Ready in Minutes!)
Whether you prefer your healthy vegan ice cream chocolatey or fruity, we've got it all covered here in this list of delicious Nice Cream recipes. These are going to be a hit with family and guests!
Yes, I’m serious! This simple nice cream recipe calls for only 3 ingredients and a blender to make. Not to mention, it has all the flavor of traditional ice cream but none of the fat.
Healthy banana nice cream is SO quick and easy to make! It’s a deliciously wholesome dessert that everyone will enjoy because it’s vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and even sugar-free.
Three ingredients and a blender are all you need to make this refreshing mango ice cream recipe. The simplicity of homemade nice cream makes it an excellent option for a healthy treat you can feel good about serving.
With only bananas and some frozen fruit, you can make this sugar-free vegan nice cream in a matter of minutes in a blender.
Banana nice cream flavored with peanut butter and chocolate chips is an easy, healthier, vegan ice cream dessert recipe made with real food ingredients.
Delicious and easy 2-ingredient blueberry nice cream made right in your food processor! Enjoy a healthy take on traditional blueberry ice cream with this dairy free and vegan nice cream recipe using just frozen blueberries and banana. Add your favorite toppings for the ultimate summer treat!
I hope you enjoyed exploring this collection of healthy nice cream recipes and that it has sparked some delicious ideas for making fun, vegan desserts. These creamy treats are sure to become a go-to for satisfying your sweet cravings in a healthy way!
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About Terri Edwards
Hi guys! I am the content creator behind EatPlant-Based and a licensed Food for Life instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. I am passionate about sharing healthy recipes and tips to empower others to get healthy. I’m so glad you’re here! Read More…
Hi Terry, I saw your recipe for mango lime ice cream. I do not like mango and I have to be very careful with bananas. What I wanted to do was make the lime ice cream with no mango. Is that possible?
Love your recipes!
Thank you.
Debra- I haven’t tried it but would think that bananas and lime juice would work. But, that would mean that bananas would be the main ingredient. I’m not sure of another option.