3 healthy recipes to satisfy your ice cream craving
Looking for a more nutritious way to enjoy your favorite ice cream? Skip the low-fat, sugar-free options you find in the grocery store and try “n’ice” cream instead.
N’ice cream is frozen fruit that has been pureed into an ice cream. You can enjoy it with add-ins like peanut butter, chocolate, nuts or other fruits. N’ice cream is an easy way to get in fiber and other nutrients compared to regular ice cream. It’s usually lower in saturated fat, calories and added sugar, as well.
Wondering where to start with making n’ice cream at home? Try one of these sweet and creamy recipes.
Chocolate peanut butter banana n’ice cream
Makes 4 servings
Prep: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 4 frozen bananas (peeled and sliced)
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Preparation
Add frozen bananas to a high-powered blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Add peanut butter and puree again until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips and freeze for 2 hours until hardened.
Tip: If you have trouble reaching a smooth consistency, add milk, one tablespoon at a time, while blending the bananas and peanut butter.
Nutrition information
Serving size: ½ cup
Per serving
Calories: 215; Total fat: 7 g; Saturated fat: 3 g; Sodium: 38 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbs: 39 g; Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 22 g; Protein: 4 g; Potassium: 539 mg
Sweet berry n’ice cream
Makes 4 servings
Prep: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 12-oz bag frozen berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.)
- 4 dates (pit removed)
- 4 Tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt
Preparation
Add ingredients to a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Place in the freezer for about 2 hours. Top with fresh berries or chopped nuts and enjoy.
Nutrition information
Serving size: ½ cup
Per serving
Calories: 78; Total fat: 0 g; Saturated fat: 0 g; Sodium: 5 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbs: 17 g; Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 12 g; Protein: 2 g; Potassium: 164 mg
Chocolate-covered cherry n’ice cream
Makes 2 servings
Prep: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen dark, sweet cherries
- 2 dates (pit removed)
- 4 Tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Preparation
Add cherries, dates and Greek yogurt to a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Fold in dark chocolate chips and freeze for 2 hours.
Nutrition information
Serving size: 3/4 cup
Per serving
Calories: 181; Total fat: 5 g; Saturated fat: 3 g; Sodium: 24 mg; Cholesterol: 1 mg; Total carbs: 36 g; Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 29 g; Protein: 4 g; Potassium: 324 mg
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