This luscious strawberry nice cream is a wonderful healthy ice cream alternative. It’s all fruit, dairy-free, vegan and contains no added sugar, but is bursting with sweet berry flavor. And it takes just minutes to whip up this easy healthy dessert in a food processor if you freeze the fruit ahead. While you’ll get the best flavor from fresh berries, if you don’t have them on hand, feel free to use store-bought frozen fruit in this recipe. Serve the nice cream on its own or top it with more fresh berries for a refreshing summer treat.
Updated on April 19, 2024
Additional Time:
12 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
12 hrs 30 mins
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Ingredients
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1 pound fresh strawberries
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2 medium bananas
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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¼ cup ice-cold water, as needed
Directions
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Hull and coarsely chop strawberries. Peel and coarsely chop bananas. Spread the strawberries and bananas on separate sides of one baking sheet or on two sheets. Freeze until solid, at least 12 hours.
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Let the strawberries thaw at room temperature for 15 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; pulse until finely chopped, about 10 pulses. Add the frozen bananas and lemon juice; process until smooth, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, adding up to 1/4 cup cold water if needed to achieve desired consistency, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Serve immediately or, for a firmer texture, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 30 minutes.
Jennifer Causey
Tips
To make ahead: Freeze fruit (Step 1), transfer to separate sealable plastic bags and freeze for up to 6 months.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2019
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 191 | Calories |
| 1g | Fat |
| 23g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 |
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Serving Size 1 cup |
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Calories 191 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Carbohydrate 23g |
8% |
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Dietary Fiber 4g |
14% |
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Total Sugars 13g |
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Protein 1g |
3% |
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Total Fat 1g |
1% |
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Saturated Fat 0g |
1% |
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Vitamin A 52IU |
1% |
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Vitamin C 73mg |
81% |
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Folate 40mcg |
10% |
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Sodium 2mg |
0% |
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Calcium 22mg |
2% |
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Iron 1mg |
3% |
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Magnesium 31mg |
7% |
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Potassium 389mg |
8% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
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