Recipes
Mocha Nice Cream
Ice cream may a summertime favorite, but a lot of people out there simply can’t digest dairy.
That’s why I love this simple and dairy-free version — Mocha “Nice” Cream.
The sweetness in this recipe is coming from whole fruit — bananas and dates. No added sugar or sweetener.
We’re also using a super secret ingredient to boost the nutrition: riced cauliflower.
Wha?!? Cauliflower?
Trust me. You won’t taste it at all. Plus, you’ll be getting extra cancer-fighting antioxidants with your sweet treat.
Lastly, we add unsweetened cacao powder — another rich source of antioxidants.
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped bananas, frozen
- 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower (riced). Look for riced cauliflower in the frozen section.
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso or coffee powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 2 medjool dates
- 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk of choice (may need up to 1/2 cup)
- Garnish: mini chocolate chips, coconut flakes, fresh berries, or other toppings of choice
Directions
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Step 1
Place the frozen bananas, cauliflower, espresso powder, vanilla, cacao powder, hemp seeds, dates, and plant milk into a high speed blender or food processor.
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Step 2
Start blending, pausing frequently to scrape down the sides. Alternatively, if your blender came with a tamper tool, you can use that while blending. If necessary, add a splash of nut milk or coconut water to get things going. You don't want to use too much liquid, though, because that could cause the mixture to melt too quickly.
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Step 3
Keep tamping and blending until the ingredients are blended into consistency similar to soft-serve ice cream.
Use a rubber spatula to transfer to a bowl, add toppings, and serve. Eat immediately — this yummy concoction melts quickly!
Notes
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