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This Vegan Chocolate & Peanut Butter Ice Cream is such an easy and healthy way to enjoy frozen dessert with no added sugars.
How to Make Healthy Ice Cream
Making dairy-free, vegan ice cream from frozen bananas and mango in a food processor is not a new concept. I first blogged a recipe about it way back in 2012. I’ve updated my recipe, though, and wanted to bring it back as a healthy ice cream that you can enjoy during these long, hot days of summer.
Frozen Banana Ice Cream Ingredients
The base of this healthy homemade ice cream recipe is frozen bananas and frozen mango chunks. You could choose one of the other, but I really like the blend of the two fruits.
So, all you need for this recipe is:
- frozen ripe banana chunks
- frozen mango chunks
- natural peanut butter or almond butter
- vanilla extract
- pitted dates
- almond milk
- cocoa powder or carob powder
How to Make Vegan Ice Cream
I have a lot of other recipes for traditional vegan ice cream, but this one is more like a soft serve. It gets made in a food processor so it only takes about 10 minutes from start to finish.
You’ll see in the recipe that I give the option to use cocoa powder or carob powder. I like to use carob powder when I’m going to serve this to kids or when I’m eating it later in the day. Carob powder doesn’t have any of the stimulatory effects that cocoa powder can have for some people.
Recommended items for this Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream recipe (some affiliate links included):
- Breville Sous-Chef food processor
- Organic vanilla extract
- Fair-trade, organic cocoa powder
- Carob powder
Enjoy this delicious vegan dessert! And, if you like this recipe, you might like some of my other dairy-free ice cream recipes (or check out my epic vegan ice cream round-up):
- Dairy-Free Mango Ice Cream
- Raspberry Chocolate Ice Cream
- Strawberry & Vanilla Bean Nice Cream
- Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie (gluten-free)
- Vegan Pumpkin Ice Cream
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Here’s the printable recipe with nutritional information for this Vegan Peanut Butter Soft Serve:
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Vegan Chocolate & Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Prep Time: 5 minutes- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Food processor
- Cuisine: vegan, dairy-free
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This Vegan Chocolate & Peanut Butter Ice Cream is such an easy and healthy way to enjoy frozen dessert with no added sugars.
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas, broken into large pieces
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 4 pitted Medjool dates
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder or 2 teaspoons carob powder*
Instructions
- Place the frozen banana chunks, frozen mango, peanut butter, dates, vanilla, almond milk and cocoa powder in the base of a food processor.
- Process on high for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is creamy and fully combined.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
*I like to use carob powder when making this recipe for kids because it will be less stimulating.
You can substitute almond butter for the peanut butter, if you prefer.
This recipe is best served immediately.
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Jill in Chicago says
Carrie, so sorry to hear about your dad. Anyone who enjoys the Far Side is awesome in my book, and I hope his words of wisdom provide comfort now and down the road. 🙂
Carrie says
Thank you so much, Jill!
Robyn :) says
It occurred to me today as I was heating up water that fearing the pressure cooker exploding is much like my fear that the teakettle will explode lol.
Carrie says
Hi Robyn! It’s a good thing I don’t have a teakettle, I would probably worry about that, too. 🙂
Tara @ such.different.skies says
I admire you for making more space in your life for your blog. I often find myself thinking how I can better rearrange and time manage so I can reach my humble audience more often. It’s no secret- the best blogs have owners who blog often, so kudos Carrie!
Monica Hunter says
Hi Carrie,
I really enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for all the effort you put into it. My question is–what is the best pressure cooker to purchase? I have one but there are no speeds on it, just amount of time. When I cook beans I don’t even pre-soak because the pressure cooker cooks them in 4 minutes.
Thanks again.
Monica
Carrie says
Hi Monica! Thanks for reading and for the nice comment. To be honest, I can’t recommend an exact pressure cooker right now because I’m such a beginner. I would advise you to get an electric one (as opposed to stove top) and spend about $60-75. But, it sounds like yours sounds like it’s just fine for what you need so you probably don’t need a new one.
Courtney says
I am curious about what program you are in right now (school-wise). I am a nurse with a BSN and am very interested in Public Health and Nutrition. I would love to become a R.D. Are you in two separate programs? Just curious. Any details would be much appreciated.
Thanks!!
Carrie says
Hi Courtney! My MPH program is through the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and the RD program is thought the University of Northern Colorado, both online. Let me know if you have any other questions, I’d love to help!
Heather says
Hi Carrie, I clicked over from Gabby;s page – I’m a peanut butter banana soft serve lover too! Never thought to put mango in it. THats different! So sorry to hear about your dad. I cant even begin to image such a loss. Sending prayers your way. I looove Kindkreme too!
Carrie says
Thanks, Heather! This was a post from earlier this year, but I do appreciate your kind words on my dad’s passing. I loved reading about your visit to KindKreme! Let me know if you are ever back in the LA area!!! 🙂
Heather says
Doh! I didnt even notice the date. I am SO sorry about that! Anyway, I hope you are doing much better now. I love LA! I went to all the raw restaurants in the area and was in heaven 🙂 Will definitely let you know when I return. Would be fun to hit up KindKreme and other places together!
Carrie says
No problem, Heather, condolences are always welcome when it comes to losing a parent. I am doing much better now, thanks so much for your sweet note.
Lindsey @ Dishing Up Hope says
This looks fab! I am looking forward to trying some of it soon =-)
Kathleen says
I have to admit I was super leary of using frozen mango but it came out delicious!!!
Carrie says
Great!!! 🙂
Michelle says
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Maribel says
Interesting recipe.
Thanks for sharing!
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Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition says
I really love this easy recipe!
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Gloria says
The combination of peanut butter and banana is always a hit. Vegan or not, this ice cream sounds delicious. The perfect summer treat on the patio.
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Kelly Anthony says
What an easy and healthy recipe for homemade ice cream. I love that there is not any added sugar in this recipe.
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Lizzy says
Your addition of mango is quite unexpected, but I like it! Must give the recipe a tropical flavor
Kate says
I absolutely love this recipe, I can’t wait to make it for my toddler who loves ice cream! I’m trying to find ways to cut back on sugar and I think this is a great way to do it!
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Tatiana says
So easy, so delicious!
Love that it can be made from pantry ingredients.
Thank you!
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Anne Murphy says
OK, I have to try this…
Our elderly parents eat ice cream every day, and I just can’t have it for a couple of reasons. But I have all the ingredients in the house – see if I can get them to try – and like – something a bit better, and have a treat myself, whatever they want~!
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Amanda Mason says
What an inspiring recipe!! Love that this is so clean and healthy! It’s so hot outside – can’t wait to cool off with this one!
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Jacqueline Debono says
I love how easy this vegan ice-cream is! Such a great idea and mango and banana sound like a yummy combination!
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Nicole says
I am definitely making this for me and my son! I am lactose intolerant so dairy-free ice cream is perfect for me.
Julie says
We do frozen banana “nice” cream a lot for my kids, but I’ve never tried adding in mango chunks. I’ll have to give it a try!
Sara says
Chocolate and peanut butter are my fiance’s favorite flavor combos! I love that this is vegan, as we are trying to be more conscious of what we consume. Can’t wait to try!
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Ana says
I always have frozen bananas and now I know what to make! I love how easy and healthy this is. Thanks for this great recipe!
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