Strawberry Banana Vegan Ice Cream

4.78/5(9)

This easy three-ingredient dessert gets natural sweetness from fresh fruit. The banana adds potassium and healthy complex carbs, while coconut cream provides texture and good-for-you-fats. Plus, at 101 calories per serving, this refreshing dessert is a surprisingly low-cal treat.

Strawberry Banana Vegan Ice Cream

Ingredients

1 large ripe banana
3 medium strawberries
2 tablespoons coconut cream

Directions

Cut the ripe banana into large chunks and halve the strawberries. Place them into a freezer-safe container and freeze. Add the coconut cream into one well of an ice cube tray. If you don’t have one, line a small glass jar with plastic wrap and pour the cream in there. Freeze.

When ready to enjoy, add all ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth. You can now enjoy it as soft-serve. Freeze for and additional 3–5 hours if you want a truer ice cream texture.

Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1/2 recipe

Nutrition (per serving):Calories: 101; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 3.3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 3mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 2.5g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 1g

About the Author

Trinh Le, MPH, RD

Trinh is a registered dietitian by day, blogger atFearless Food RDby night. She loves helping folks develop a better relationship with food, which includes lots of cooking, eating and learning about nutrition. When she’s not snapping mouthwatering shots of (mostly) healthy food, you can find Trinh HIIT-ing it at her local gym. For more, connect with her onFacebook,InstagramandPinterest.