This Berry Nice Cream combines bananas, blueberries, and strawberries for a refined sugar-free vegan alternative to ice cream that is entirely fruit based! No ice cream maker is needed for this sweet, fruity, frozen dessert!
What if I told you there was a clean, healthy alternative to ice cream that’s refreshing and tasty and far better for you?
Well, that’s what nice cream is! We simply blend up ripe, frozen bananas to make a creamy, tasty treat that’s dairy-free, naturally sweetened, vegan, and paleo-friendly.
Perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions, or for those of us who just like things a little healthier!
I did a little deep dive on this magical dessert for my first banana nice cream recipe, so I recommend checking that out as a starting point.
For this version, I added a bunch of berries to my classic nice cream recipe. It is a great alternative to regular ice cream without any added sugar!
My berry nice cream is super creamy, tangy, and sweet. It tastes like a delicious, healthy smoothie, but feels like ice cream!
The best part is you can find all the ingredients you need at all grocery stores.
Ingredients for Berry Nice Cream
Frozen Banana: Ripe bananas provide the creamy body for our nice cream. They blend up perfectly for s silky smooth texture, and they provide a great energy boost as a bonus!
Fresh Blueberries: I cannot get enough of blueberries! They’re sweet, juicy, and a little tangy, and they’re perfect for a fresh and light dessert like nice cream.
Fresh strawberries: Bright and zingy, strawberry is the ideal flavor to round out this dessert. Strawberry and banana is a time-honored smoothie combination, and the flavor profile complements the blueberry magically.
Recipe Customizations
- If your blender doesn’t come with a tamper to help with processing, you may need to add a small amount (no more than 3 to 4 teaspoons) of milk such as oat milk or full-fat coconut milk to help it blend.
- Toss some cacao nibs or chocolate chips on top for added flavor and a little crunch.
- If you want to take your dessert to the next level, whip up some of my chocolate paleo magic shell to drizzle on top to create a light, healthy sundae of sorts.
How to Make Berry Nice Cream
The first step is to freeze your peeled bananas, hulled strawberries, and fresh blueberries beforehand!
When it’s time to make nice cream, simply add the fruit to a high-powered blender or food processor.
Cover, and blend until a smooth and creamy consistency forms.
If you have a tamper, mash the fruit as you go to help it blend. If it’s too thick to blend, add 2 to 4 teaspoons of non-dairy milk like almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk to help it out.
Scoop your berry nice cream from the blender, and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
What Does It Taste Like?
Creamy, perfectly sweet, with a big burst of berry flavor!
Strawberry and blueberry are such powerful flavors, and you can taste the sheer freshness in every bite.
It’s light, refreshing, and satisfying!
Recipe Tips
- Freezing your own fresh berries and bananas wins over using pre-frozen fruit every time. The consistency and flavor are simply better, and your berry nice cream will turn out sweeter!
- Be sure to use the tamper if your blender comes with one. It helps guide and mash the fruit into the blender blade for the best creamy consistency.
- Step it up a notch by adding a small amount of pure maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavors. Vanilla extract works too!
Simple, nutritious, and delicious, this berry nice cream is a total win for those times you don’t want the excess sugar from traditional ice cream.
All you need is some fruit, 5 to 10 minutes of time, and a high-powered blender!
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- Paleo Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
- Green Tea Coconut Milk Ice Cream
- Keto Chocolate Ice Cream
- Vegan Key Lime Ice Cream
- Healthy Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Berry Nice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas peeled and frozen
- 1 cup fresh blueberries frozen
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries hulled and frozen
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high powered blender or food processor. Cover and blend until completely creamy. If you have a tamper, use the tamper to mash the fruit to help it blend. If necessary, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of non-dairy milk, such as canned coconut milk, to help the fruit blend. Serve immediately or freeze in a freezer-safe container for later.
thats very imformative.
The color of this nice cream is the prettiest I’ve ever seen! I love the idea to add orange extract too. Sounds so refreshing. I’ll definitely be making this soon! 🙂
I think it is looking really delicious and personally my mouth is full of Water.
This looks SO incredibly amazing – lovely, lovely, so healthy and so delicious – I’m seriously considering making the investment of a Vitamix – this may push me over the edge!
This looks BERRY good! Seriously, I’ve made banana nice cream once and have no idea why I haven’t done it since. Adding berries to it can only make it better and I love the sound of the orange extract. Gorgeous photos too BTW!