Chocolate and Cherry Dream Delicious Alternative for Ice Cream
Indulge in the Chocolate and Cherry Dream—a luscious, plant-based alternative to traditional ice cream that's as wholesome as it is delicious. This easy recipe combines naturally sweet frozen bananas, rich cocoa powder, and tart frozen cherries with creamy almond milk and a splash of vanilla for a decadent, dairy-free treat. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it's perfect for enjoying as a soft-serve or freezing for a firmer, scoopable consistency. Customize it with toppings like dark chocolate chunks and fresh cherries for an extra layer of indulgence. Ideal for vegan or gluten-free diets, this guilt-free dessert is your ultimate summer treat packed with fruity sweetness and a chocolatey punch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Frozen bananas
- 3 tablespoons Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1.5 cups Frozen sweet cherries
- 1 cup Almond milk (unsweetened, or any plant-based milk)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chunks (optional, for topping)
- 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cherries (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1. Peel the bananas, slice them into coins, and freeze them for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the frozen bananas, cocoa powder, frozen sweet cherries, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
3. Blend until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender or processor as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more almond milk—a tablespoon at a time—until the desired consistency is achieved.
4. Once smooth, taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or chocolate flavor by adding a bit more cocoa powder or a sweetener of choice, if needed.
5. Scoop the mixture into serving bowls immediately for a soft-serve consistency. Optionally, you can freeze it for an additional 2-3 hours for a firmer, ice cream-like texture.
6. Top with dark chocolate chunks and chopped fresh cherries if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 186 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.9 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 586 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 3132 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
