Healthy Chocolate Banana Ice Cream (Dairy-Free, Vegan, Paleo)
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This chocolate banana ice cream is so delicious and is actually good for you! It’s dairy-free, vegan and free from refined sugar! You don’t need an ice cream machine to make it!
OMG this stuff is so good! This healthy chocolate banana ice cream is so smooth and chocolaty! Finally – a chocolate ice cream you can eat without guilt!
This dairy-free chocolate ice cream has just 2 ingredients: bananas and cocoa powder. Yes, only the healthy stuff! I know it sounds like these ingredients can’t create good ice cream, but you just have to try it to believe it. IT DOES TASTE LIKE REAL ICE CREAM! All you have to loose by trying is 2 overripe bananas and 1 tbsp of cocoa powder!
I was totally shocked when I first tried this recipe! How could bananas and cocoa powder produce the TASTE and TEXTURE of real ice cream? I don’t know how it happens, but it totally works!
This ice cream is dairy-free, so you can indulge in it if you are vegan, lactose intolerant or are simply avoiding dairy. Also, this chocolate banana ice cream is low in calories and fat, is gluten-free and free from refined sugar. If you are watching your weight, you can still treat yourself to this amazing delicious creamy chocolaty ice cream!
Another huge advantage of this healthy ice cream is the fact that it doesn’t have any chemicals and stabilizers! If you ever read the ingredient list of store-bought ice creams (even supposedly “healthy” ones), the ingredient list is horrifying! Meanwhile, this amazing chocolate banana ice cream recipe has just two natural wholesome ingredients – what a win!
You don’t need an ice cream machine to make this vegan chocolate ice cream! All you need is a blender or a food processor!
How To Make 2 Ingredient Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
First, you need to freeze two overripe bananas. Just put peeled bananas in a ziploc bag and freeze until completely frozen. Whenever you have overripe bananas on hand, stash them in a freezer so you can use them to make this healthy ice cream whenever you get a craving!
To make this healthy chocolate banana ice cream, put 2 frozen bananas and 1 tbsp cocoa powder in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. It will turn into chocolate ice cream! If you are a dark chocolate lover, you can try puting an extra tablespoon of cocoa powder :)
Scoop out the ice cream from the blender using an ice cream scoop, put in a bowl and serve immediately. Yummy yummy yum!
You can also make this recipe with just bananas (without cocoa powder) for a 1-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream!
If you like this healthy chocolate banana ice cream, you will also love these other easy healthy recipes:
Green Tea Matcha Ice Cream – amazing healthy homemade green tea ice cream recipe, no ice cream machine needed!
Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake – this delicious single-serving chocolate cake is gluten-free, refined sugar free and tastes amazing!
3 Ingredient Healthy Banana Pancakes – these pancakes are high protein, low carb and gluten-free – amazing!
Healthy 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies – another healthy dessert using overripe bananas! A healthy cookie – what a find!
Got more overripe bananas? Make a Gluten-Free Banana Bread Mug Cake!
Healthy Chocolate Banana Ice Cream (Dairy-Free, Vegan, Paleo)
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas peeled and frozen
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Put frozen bananas and cocoa powder in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth.
- Put this healthy chocolate banana ice cream in a bowl and serve immediately.
I’m amazed by how creamy and chocolatey this ice cream is, and it’s so healthy!
It’s surprisingly rich and smooth, with a perfect chocolate flavor. I might just make this my new go-to dessert!