Description
This Pumpkin Nice Cream is a healthy, dairy-free ice cream made with frozen bananas and pumpkin purée. It’s a naturally sweetened, vegan-friendly dessert that captures the autumn flavors with a blend of pumpkin pie spice and pure maple syrup for added sweetness. Easy to prepare in just minutes using a blender or food processor, it’s perfect for a guilt-free treat that is creamy and delicious.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 4 medium bananas (frozen)
- ¾ cup canned pumpkin (100% pumpkin purée)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Flavorings
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the frozen bananas, canned pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup into a food processor or high-powered blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process the mixture until it reaches a creamy, smooth consistency, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is fully blended.
- Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Sample the nice cream and add more maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter flavor. Blend again briefly if additional syrup is added.
- Serve or Freeze: Serve immediately for a soft-serve style ice cream, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1-3 hours to achieve a firmer, scoopable texture before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness before freezing.
- Adjust pumpkin pie spice according to your taste preferences.
- Maple syrup is optional based on desired sweetness; natural banana sugar might be sufficient.
- This recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free by default.
- For storage, keep leftovers frozen and thaw slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
