Nice cream 3 ways

Nutrition content per serve based on banana-vanilla^*

Energy: 182 calories (766 kJ) | Protein: 9g | Carb: 27g | Sugar: 20g | Total fat: 2g | Sat fat: 1g | Fibre: 3g | Serves: 2 | Total time:  5 minutes

Ingredients:

Banana-vanilla:

• 2 bananas, peeled and frozen
• ¼ cup – ½ cup milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup protein powder, optional but recommended
• 1 tsp sweetener (optional)
  

Banana-berry:

• 2 bananas, peeled and frozen
• 1 cup strawberries/raspberries/blueberries
• ¼ cup – ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp sweetener (optional)
  

Chocolate-peanut butter:

• 2 bananas, peeled and frozen
• ¼ cup cocoa or chocolate protein powder
• 2 heaped tbsp peanut butter
• ¼ cup – ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp sweetener (optional)
  

To serve*:

• Choose your favourite toppings, e.g. fresh berries, crushed nuts, coconut flakes or cacao nibs.

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients into blender or food processor bowl.
2. Blend until the mixture is the consistency of soft-serve ice cream. You’ll need to scrape down the sides and break up any clumped banana chunks as needed. Add more liquid if needed.
3. Serve immediately and top with your favourite toppings.
   
   

Chef’s tips:

• The amount of milk required will vary based on what blender you use. High-power blenders require less liquid, while smaller units may require more than recommended in the recipe. Add more than ½ cup milk if you need to.
• If preferred, use a plant-based milk, like soy or almond, instead of cow's milk. Choose a plant-based milk that’s calcium fortified, i.e. at least 100mg calcium per 100ml. You can check this by reading the nutrition information panel on the back. 
  
  

Why it’s good for you:

• Nice cream is much lower in saturated fat and added sugars than regular ice cream. It also contains more fibre, which helps feed your good gut bacteria.
• Bananas are a good source of potassium, vitamin B6 and vitamin C.

^* Approximate values from Xyris Foodworks software.

All information contained in this recipe has been prepared by CBHS health professionals and is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.