Dessert forever changed when I learned about "nice" cream, an ice cream alternative that is very nice to your body, the environment, and even your pocketbook. I say this because it is made with 100% whole foods and contains hardly any calories or fat (not that it is important to count calories on a plant-based diet), made without dairy (does not support dairy farming pollution), and can cost less than $2 per batch (depending on your recipe). Whereas many homemade ice creams take a lot of time and effort, this recipe is easy to make and faster than running out to the corner deli to satisfy your sweet craving. You can make it in seconds!

So what is this miracle recipe? I won't delay any longer.

Nice Cream

Ingredients:

2 Frozen Bananas
1 tsp 100% Pure Maple Syrup or 2 Drops Stevia
1/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
Sprinkle of Cinnamon
1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)

Directions:

Chop bananas into 1 inch chunks and freeze in a Ziploc bag overnight. Pull out and put into a food processor (I use the Oster Versa). Add in all flavoring ingredients (maple syrup or Stevia, cinnamon, and vanilla). Pour in just half of the 1/4 cup of almond milk and blend. Add in more almond milk as needed to get an ice cream consistency. Warning: too much almond milk can make it runny, best to go low and slow.

And now for even more fun, the flavors of nice cream are unlimited! Try using dates, strawberries, peaches, almond butter, or raw cacao powder to name a few. You can also use unsweetened coconut milk or coconut water instead of almond milk. Dream up your own flavor, name it, and share it with us!

My dad, Adam, loved malted milk balls before going plant-based. So to honor my dad, my new flavor is Adam's Malted Health Cream. It is bananas, almond milk, 2 whole pitted medjool dates, and a teaspoon of maca powder. Maca is a root vegetable found in South America. It provides an incredible malt flavor and is an amazing superfood that helps manage stress and provides energy.

Enjoy your tasty new dessert and don't forget to comment below on your own special flavor!