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Gingerbread Nice Cream

Gingerbread Nice Cream: A Guilt-Free Holiday Delight

Gingerbread Nice Cream is a creamy, vegan dessert that captures festive holiday flavors without the guilt.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Nice Cream Base
  • 4 medium frozen bananas ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and creaminess
  • 1/4 cup molasses can be substituted with maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger use fresh for the best results
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or a pinch of pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for better flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice can omit for a sweeter taste
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup gingerbread cookies ensuring they're crumbly for the best texture

Equipment

  • blender
  • freezer-safe container

Method
 

Gingerbread Nice Cream Preparation
  1. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the frozen bananas, molasses, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Blend on high for about 1-2 minutes until creamy and smooth.
  2. Once smooth, add one-third of the crumbled gingerbread cookies to the blender. Blend briefly for about 10-15 seconds until the cookie pieces are mixed in but still chunky.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a shallow pan or dish, spreading it evenly. Smooth the top with a spatula for an even consistency.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining crumbled gingerbread cookies generously over the top of the nice cream mixture.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 2 hours until solid but scoopable.
  6. When ready to serve, remove from the freezer and let sit for about 5 minutes to soften slightly. Serve in bowls, optionally topped with extra cookie crumbles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For optimal results, use ripe bananas and allow slight thawing time before serving. Experiment with spices for a custom flavor.

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