Time: 10 min + freezing2 servingsapprox. 260 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 7 g protein / serving
"Nice cream" is an imitation ice cream made from banana, with no sugar or cream: blended frozen ripe bananas turn surprisingly creamy, and peanut butter adds rich flavour and protein. It's vegan and gluten-free.
Spread the banana slices in a single layer on a baking-paper-lined tray and freeze for at least 4 hours (or overnight); once frozen they can be kept in a bag.
Leave the frozen banana at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly.
Put the banana, peanut butter, cocoa, salt and 2 tablespoons of milk in a powerful blender or food processor.
Blend, scraping down the sides several times; it takes some patience, because it's crumbly at first and then suddenly turns creamy.
If needed, add a little more milk.
Serve immediately as soft-serve with peanuts, or freeze for 1 hour more for a firmer texture.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
The bananas should be very ripe (brown-spotted), so they're sweet and need no sugar.
Slice before freezing so the blender isn't overloaded.
With a weaker blender, help it with a little milk and work in smaller batches.
Leftovers keep for 2 weeks in the freezer, but freeze hard; let it soften a little before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Why didn't it turn creamy?
The banana is too frozen or too hard; let it soften and add a little liquid.