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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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)
Directions
Step 1
1. Peel the bananas, slice them into coins, and freeze them for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 2
2. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the frozen bananas, cocoa powder, frozen sweet cherries, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
6. Top with dark chocolate chunks and chopped fresh cherries if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1179.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1083.6 |
| Total Fat 29.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 185.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 213.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 134.2g | |
| Protein 17.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 585.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3132.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories