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Vegan Chocolate Banana Ice Cream (5-Minute No-Churn Nice Cream)

The Flexi Vegan
This vegan chocolate banana ice cream is thick, creamy, and ready in 5 minutes with frozen bananas, cocoa, and almond butter, no churn, no dairy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Frozen bananas (2 large, sliced before freezing)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder (2–3 tablespoons)
  • Almond butter (1–2 tablespoons; creamy, unsweetened)
  • Plant milk or water (1–4 tablespoons, as needed to blend)
  • Vanilla extract (optional, 1/2 teaspoon)
  • Pinch of salt (optional, boosts chocolate flavor)
  • Optional toppings: cacao nibs, chopped almonds, shaved dark chocolate, coconut flakes

Instructions
 

  • Prep your bananas: Peel and slice ripe bananas into coins and freeze in a single layer until solid (ideally overnight). Keep a stash ready for quick desserts.
  • Load the blender: Add frozen banana slices, cocoa powder, almond butter, vanilla (if using), and a pinch of salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
  • Start blending: Pulse to break up the bananas. Add 1–2 tablespoons of plant milk or water to help it along. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Fine-tune texture: Blend until smooth and creamy, adding liquid in small splashes only as needed. Aim for a thick, soft-serve consistency.
  • Taste and adjust: For more richness, add a little extra almond butter. For deeper chocolate flavor, add another teaspoon of cocoa. Blend briefly to combine.
  • Serve: Scoop into bowls. Add toppings like cacao nibs or chopped almonds for crunch. Enjoy immediately for soft-serve vibes.
  • For scoopable firmness: Transfer to a lidded container and freeze 45–90 minutes, then scoop.