Candy Cane Nice Cream

5 from 1 vote

This candy cane nice cream is the perfect healthy holiday treat! With a base of frozen bananas, chocolate, and peppermint flavours, this 5 minute dessert is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. It has a super creamy texture and the flavours of nostalgic childhood ice cream.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 289kcal

Author: Olivia Parsons

Equipment

High powered blender or food processor

Ingredients

4 cups frozen banana chunks about 4 bananas
3 tablespoon milk of choice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
½ cup shaved chocolate or chocolate chips
3 tablespoon crushed candy canes

Instructions

Place the frozen bananas, milk, maple syrup, and extracts in the bucket of your blender.
Blend on high power or ice cream mode if your blender has one, using the tamper if necessary, until smooth.
Add the chocolate and candy canes to the blender and blend just until combined.
Scoop and enjoy immediately, or place in a freezer safe container and freeze for later. Allow frozen nice cream to thaw for 15 minutes before eating. Enjoy!

Notes

Vegan & dairy-free: Simply use a non-dairy milk such as soy or cashew.
Maple syrup: You could also use honey as the sweetener.
Storage: Nice cream is best enjoyed fresh, but it freezes well in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw for 15 minutes at room temperature before enjoying.

Nutrition facts are an estimation.

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