Overview:
This creamy, indulgent chocolate banana ice cream is not only a sweet treat but also a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream. Made with just a few ingredients and no added sugars, it’s a great guilt-free dessert. Bananas provide the natural sweetness, while cocoa powder gives it that rich chocolate flavor. It’s a simple, easy-to-make frozen dessert that fits perfectly within your Weight Watchers plan.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or any other milk of choice)
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons stevia or sweetener of choice (for extra sweetness, depending on your taste)
Directions:
- Prepare the bananas: Peel the bananas, slice them into small rounds, and lay them flat on a baking sheet. Freeze for at least 2-3 hours or until fully frozen.
- Blend the ingredients: Place the frozen banana slices, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and almond milk into a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender or add more almond milk (a little at a time) if it’s too thick.
- Taste and adjust: If you’d like a sweeter ice cream, add your preferred sweetener (like stevia or another zero-calorie sweetener) and blend again.
- Freeze to set: Transfer the mixture into an airtight container and freeze for about 1-2 hours to allow it to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy! The texture will be similar to soft serve ice cream, and it will harden more as it freezes.
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 60
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 16g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 12g (from bananas)
- Protein: 1g
- WW SmartPoints:
- Green Plan: 0 SmartPoints
- Blue Plan: 0 SmartPoints
- Purple Plan: 0 SmartPoints
Tips:
- Texture tips: If you like a firmer texture, freeze the mixture for a longer period, or serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency.
- Add-ins: Try adding in a handful of chopped nuts or a few dark chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture. Keep in mind this will add a few SmartPoints.
- Flavor variations: You can swap out cocoa powder for peanut butter powder or cinnamon for a different flavor twist.
This Chocolate Banana Ice Cream is the ultimate zero-point dessert! It’s quick to prepare, requires minimal ingredients, and can be enjoyed guilt-free whenever you’re craving something sweet.