Description
This refreshing and creamy Lavender Nice Cream is a dairy-free, vegan frozen treat made with frozen bananas, edible dried lavender, and blueberries for a naturally sweet and floral flavor. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a perfect healthy dessert or snack that’s surprisingly simple to prepare using a blender or food processor.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen bananas
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk (such as almond or oat milk), adjust as needed
Flavorings
- 1-2 tsp edible dried lavender, crushed
- ¼ to ½ cup frozen blueberries (or use vegan food coloring as an alternative)
Toppings (Optional)
- Shredded coconut or other preferred toppings
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Start by adding the frozen bananas to your blender or food processor. Pour in some of the non-dairy milk to help with blending. If the mixture is too thick or isn’t blending easily, try chopping the bananas into smaller pieces, adding a little more milk, scraping down the sides, stirring with a spatula, or letting the bananas soften slightly before blending again.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend the bananas and milk until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. This step ensures a nice, even texture before adding the flavor components.
- Add Lavender and Blueberries: Incorporate the crushed edible lavender into the blended base and pulse to combine. Gradually add frozen blueberries while blending a few at a time until the nice cream reaches your desired purple color and flavor intensity.
- Serve: Transfer the nice cream to bowls. Top with your favorite toppings like shredded coconut for added texture and flavor. Enjoy immediately for the best creamy texture.
- Storage: Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week. Note that the texture may become slightly less creamy after freezing.
Notes
- Edible dried lavender can be found at specialty spice shops or health food stores; make sure it is culinary grade and safe to eat.
- The amount of non-dairy milk can be adjusted to achieve your preferred consistency.
- You can substitute frozen blueberries with vegan food coloring for color if desired.
- Allowing the bananas to soften slightly before blending can help if your blender struggles with frozen fruit.
- Leftover nice cream texture changes after freezing; consume within one week for best quality.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
