Pistachio Almond Nice Cream
Pistachio Almond Nice Cream (dairy-free ice cream)
Pistachio Almond Nice Cream (dairy-free ice cream)
There’s something extra fancy and special about pistachio almond nice cream. It’s nutty and delicious like a block of pistachio nougat with a hint of almond. The flavor is both rich and delicate. That distinctively green color comes from blending in an avocado which also adds a lux creaminess. The best thing about pistachio almond nice cream is that it’s made super healthy without any dairy or sugar, simply by blending over-ripe frozen bananas into a dreamy soft-serve, that tastes surprisingly like traditional ice cream. Go nuts with this plant-based treat by mixing in crushed pistachios and shaved almonds!
Ingredients
4 large very ripe bananas (black spot), peeled and frozen
1 small ripe avocado (peeled and de-stoned)
¼ cup (2 oz.) of pistachio butter (store bought or homemade)
1 teaspoon of almond extract
Crushed pistachio nuts and shaved almonds for topping
Makes 4 servings
Method for Making Pistachio Almond Nice Cream
A high-powered blender is really helpful when making nice cream as it powers through the frozen fruit creating a super creamy consistancy. I use a Vitamix which has a tamper that enables you to push the food down and around the blade. If you have a blender without a tamper, you will just need to stop periodically to scrape the sides of the container.
1. First peel your very ripe bananas and pop them in the freezer. Freezing the bananas whole prevent them from sticking together. The perfect nice cream banana is past the point where you would want to eat it fresh out of the peel. The skin will be soft and covered all over with dark brown or black spots, indicating that the starches have turned to simple sugars, making them naturally very sweet. Once frozen, cut them into chunks.
2. Next add the avocado to the blender container followed by the frozen bananas, pistachio butter and almond extract. You can use half of a large avocado if you don’t have a small one. I like to layer the pistachio butter in between 2 layers of bananas for easier blending. Pistachio butter made from roasted salted pistachios creates a nice rich nutty flavor without making your nice cream taste salty.
3. Secure the lid on the blender container and blend, starting on low speed and working your way up to medium. This takes about a minute. The friction of the blades creates heat which will melt your nice cream, so be carefull not to overblend.
Your nice cream is all ready! You can scoop it into individual bowls or cones, pile it high with your favorite toppings, or put it in the freezer for later.
Helpful Tip: If freezing for later, let it thaw until scoopable before serving.
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Pistachio Almond Nice Cream (dairy-free ice cream)
Ingredients
Instructions
- First peel your very ripe bananas and pop them in the freezer. Freezing the bananas whole prevent them from sticking together. The perfect nice cream banana is past the point where you would want to eat it fresh out of the peel. The skin will be soft and covered all over with dark brown or black spots, indicating that the starches have turned to simple sugars, making them naturally very sweet. Once frozen, cut them into chunks.
- Next add the avocado to the blender container followed by the frozen bananas, pistachio butter and almond extract. You can use half of a large avocado if you don’t have a small one. I like to layer the pistachio butter in between 2 layers of bananas for easier blending. Pistachio butter made from roasted salted pistachios creates a nice rich nutty flavor without making your nice cream taste salty.
- Secure the lid on the blender container and blend, starting on low speed and working your way up to medium. This takes about a minute. The friction of the blades creates heat which will melt your nice cream, so be carefull not to overblend
Notes:
Helpful Tip: If freezing for later, let it thaw until scoopable before serving.
Calories
251.36Fat (grams)
12.00Sat. Fat (grams)
1.27Carbs (grams)
36.01Fiber (grams)
6.68Net carbs
29.33Sugar (grams)
17.56Protein (grams)
4.96Sodium (milligrams)
4.21Cholesterol (grams)
0.00