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    Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

    Published: Jul 1, 2021 · Modified: May 27, 2022 by Mariah Mandile

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    Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is rich and creamy! The base of this recipe is made with frozen bananas, cacao powder, and coconut milk. This no churn recipe is super easy to make right in the blender!

    Chocolate nice cream in glass bowl with chocolate chips on top.

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    • Why I love this recipe
    • What makes this ice cream healthier?
    • 🍴Ingredient Notes
    • 🍴Step by Step Instructions
    • Helpful Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • How to prep and store frozen bananas
    • Helpful Kitchen Tools
    • How to store leftovers
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    Why I love this recipe

    Craving a cup of rich, dark chocolate ice cream, but without all the sugar and dairy?? You will LOVE this Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream!

    When I stopped eating dairy, I didn't think I'd ever find a good alternative to replace my favorite summertime treat. Once I started making homemade ice cream with bananas, there was no turning back!

    It takes less than 5 minutes to make, you only need a few simple ingredients, and it has no added sugar!

    What makes this ice cream healthier?

    The key to this ice cream recipe is unripe green bananas! If you follow me on Instagram, you know how much I'm obsessed with them. Green bananas have less sugar, and a higher starch content!

    Resistant starch is amazing for your gut health, and the extra fiber helps to keep you full! (I also use one ripe banana to add sweetness.)

    The other main ingredient in this recipe is cacao powder! Cacao Powder is full of antioxidants and it's less processed and more NUTRIENT DENSE than cocoa powder.

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Overhead shot of ice cream ingredients.
    • Frozen Green Banana Slices - I like to cut the frozen banana into small slices so they blend easier! If you only have frozen ripe bananas, that will work too.
    • Ripe Fresh Banana - The fresh ripe banana will add sweetness, and balance out the cacao powder. It also helps the mixture to blend without the need for coconut milk. If you only have frozen bananas, it's okay! The coconut milk will help it blend.
    • Cacao Powder - You can use traditional cocoa powder, but I like cacao powder because it’s less processed and more NUTRIENT DENSE. TerraSoul is one of my favorite brands – great quality, and great price!
    • Unsweetened Coconut Milk - If you have trouble blending the mixture, add coconut milk. (You shouldn't need much.) It will thin out the ice cream if you use a lot, so I try using as little as possible. The fresh banana should help it blend!
    • Dark Chocolate Chips - Totally optional, but I always add chocolate chips on top! Since I’m dairy-free I like to use vegan chocolate chips. I personally love the brand Pascha – they make high quality chocolate that’s dairy-free and soy-free. The 85% dark chips are my favorite because they’re sweet but not too sweet! They also have a 100% cacao option that is great for anyone who is sugar free.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1:

    Start by adding frozen green banana slices, fresh banana slices, and coconut milk into your blender or food processor.

    Frozen bananas and fresh bananas in blender.
    Bananas blended in blender.

    Step 2:

    Blend on low until the mixture is creamy, then add in cacao powder. Continue blending until a it's a thick consistency.

    Blended bananas and cacao powder in blender.
    Creamy chocolate nice cream in blender.

    Step 3:

    Transfer into two small serving bowls, top with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or whatever your heart desires! Place in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes to set. Serve, and ENJOY!

    Close up picture of a spoon scooping out ice cream.

    Helpful Tips

    • I like to leave my frozen bananas out on the counter for a few minutes before adding it into the blender! This helps to speed up the blending process. I made a quick video on my Instagram if you want to see a closer look!
    • If the mixture is looking too soft, just throw in a few extra frozen banana chunks! It should thicken it right up!
    • Don't add the cacao powder until the mixture is 80% blended. It will make a mess, and not blend as easily.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you use ripe bananas instead of green bananas?

    Yes! You can certainly use just ripe bananas, but you won't get the gut health benefits of green bananas. I like using a mix of both because it has more fiber, less sugar, and less banana flavor. If you think it's not sweet enough, just add more ripe banana to the mix.

    Can I use a food processor instead of a blender?

    Yes! If you use a food processor just make sure to cut your bananas into small discs instead of large pieces. It will take a few minutes to your creamy texture. (Be patient!)

    What should I top my ice cream with?

    You can serve it as is, but I like adding dark chocolate chips, melted chocolate, walnuts, almonds, or shredded coconut!

    How to prep and store frozen bananas

    When preparing your green bananas they should be tough to peel. (Usually a light green color is best.) If they're too hard to open by hand, they might be too green. Usually I can peel most of it on my own, but you can also take a sharp knife and slice down the long way - the banana will pop right out!

    If you're planning to use a blender, you can cut them in small pieces to freeze. If you're using a food processor I recommend cutting them into smaller chunks so it's easier to blend. Freeze them on a baking sheet, plate, or in a baggie! (I actually use a ceramic pie dish!)

    Let them freeze for about 6-8 hours or overnight. I made a quick video on my Instagram if you want to get a closer look.

    Helpful Kitchen Tools

    • Ninja Foodi Blender - This one works great for thick smoothies or ice cream! (It comes with at tamper.) You can also make purees and soup in it! I also think it's a great price for what you get.
    • Vitamix - If you're looking to make an investment, I recommend this Vitamix. I've had mine for almost four years and it works great! 90% of the time I make my smoothies in this blender because they always come out so creamy.
    • Food Processor - In my opinion, food processors are a kitchen staple! I've been using mine for years, and it's a great option if you don't have a high speed blender. This isn't the exact model I have, but it's the same brand!
    • Tamper - This helps to push around the ice cream while it's blending so you don't have to keep stopping and scraping down the edges.

    How to store leftovers

    This recipe makes about 2 cups of ice cream. I recommend putting the ice cream in small glass or ceramic cups, and either eating them right away or popping them in the freezer for later.

    The texture is best right out of the blender, but you can pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes - an hour if you like it firmer. I have left the cups overnight in the freezer and the texture is still pretty good the next day!

    Just let them defrost on the counter for about 15-20 minutes. You can even microwave it for about 10-15 seconds to soften it up.

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    Recipe

    Chocolate nice cream in glass bowl with chocolate chips on top.

    Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

    Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is rich and creamy! The base of this recipe is made with frozen bananas, cacao powder, and coconut milk. This no churn recipe is super easy to make right in the blender!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 245 kcal

    Equipment

    • High Speed Blender or Food Processor
    • Spatula

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Cups Frozen Green Banana Slices
    • 1 Ripe Fresh Banana
    • ¼ Cup Cacao Powder
    • ¼ Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk

    Instructions
     

    • Start by adding frozen green banana slices, fresh banana slices, and coconut milk into your blender or food processor.
    • Blend on low until the mixture is creamy, then add in cacao powder. Continue blending until a it's a thick consistency.
    • Transfer into two small serving bowls, top with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or whatever your heart desires! Place in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes to set. Serve, and ENJOY!

    Notes

    Helpful Tips

    • I like to leave my frozen bananas out on the counter for a few minutes before adding it into the blender! This helps to speed up the blending process. I made a quick video on my Instagram if you want to see a closer look!
    • If the mixture is looking too soft, just throw in a few extra frozen banana chunks! It should thicken it right up!
    • Don't add the cacao powder until the mixture is 80% blended. It will make a mess, and not blend as easily.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you use ripe bananas instead of green bananas?
    Yes! You can certainly use just ripe bananas, but you won't get the gut health benefits of green bananas. I like using a mix of both because it has more fiber, less sugar, and less banana flavor. If you think it's not sweet enough, just add more ripe banana to the mix.
    Can I use a food processor instead of a blender?
    Yes! If you use a food processor just make sure to cut your bananas into small discs instead of large pieces. It will take a few minutes to your creamy texture. (Be patient!)
    What should I top my ice cream with?
    You can serve it as is, but I like adding dark chocolate chips, melted chocolate, walnuts, almonds, or shredded coconut!

    How to store leftovers

    This recipe makes about 2 cups of ice cream. I recommend putting the ice cream in small glass or ceramic cups, and either eating them right away or popping them in the freezer for later. The texture is best right out of the blender, but you can pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes - an hour if you like it firmer. I have left the cups overnight in the freezer and the texture is still pretty good the next day! Just let them defrost on the counter for a 15-20 minutes. You can even microwave it for about 10-15 seconds to soften it up.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 952mgFiber: 9gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
    Keywords chocolate banana ice cream, chocolate nice cream, dairy-free chocolate ice cream, easy chocolate nice cream, healthy chocolate nice cream, nice cream recipe, vegan chocolate ice cream
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    Comments

    1. Cindy

      August 23, 2021 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      Wow this is so yummy!! I made it twice, and my kids loved it.

      Reply
      • Mariah Mandile

        August 23, 2021 at 8:43 am

        Glad it's kid approved!! Yay!

        Reply
    2. Chelsea

      August 30, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so delish! It’s simple to make, indulgent, creamy and actually so filling! I topped mine with coconut whip cream, strawberries and cocoa nibs!

      Reply
      • Mariah Mandile

        August 31, 2021 at 12:19 pm

        Thank you Chelsea!!! So glad you enjoyed. (: Next time I need to top mine with coconut cream!!

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