Vegan versions of Ice cream are an excellent option for people who cannot consume dairy products. This Banana Pecan Ice Cream recipe contains no added sugar and is genuinely healthy. You’ll forget it’s not really ice cream!What is your guilty dessert pleasure? Mine is ice cream. I adore the way ice cream melts in my mouth. I savor the sugar crystals that form when it melts a little and you re-freeze it. The sweetness envelopes me in pure serenity. Yep. It’s my guilty pleasure.
But I avoid eating ice cream. Why? Sure, it’s high in calories, fat, and sugar. But, I believe in living life with moderation and will occasionally indulge in a special treat. Every time I eat the sweet gold that is ice cream, I get sick because I suffer some pretty significant lactose intolerance issues.
Sometimes, I even torture myself with a pint of Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia. Yep. You read that right. A pint. There it is. My confession in black and white. When I deprive myself of my favorite foods, I tend to binge on them later. And, I do pay for it. I will spare you the gory details. Trust me. You don’t want to know.
Vegan Recipes: A Delicious Escape
So, what’s a girl to do? Find substitutes, of course. I would prefer something healthier, anyway. So, with that goal in mind, I accepted the opportunity to give a vegan ice cream cookbook a try.
I do wish this book had photos, but the recipes are complete, easy-to-follow, and yummy.
The book’s chapters cover:
1. Vegan Ice Cream Sundae Recipes
2. Vegan Fruit Ice Cream Recipes
3. Vegan Ice Cream Sorbet and Slush Recipes
4. Other Vegan Desserts
Finally, the last chapter even shows you how to combine some of the recipes to make your own sundaes!
Vegan Banana Pecan Ice Cream Recipe
His Banana Pecan Ice Cream is my favorite recipe from this book so far. This recipe has no added sugar, is low calorie, has a creamy texture, sweet flavor, and doesn’t aggravate my lactose intolerance issues. Bonus! It adds a bit of fiber, too!
Vegan Banana Pecan Ice Cream
Yields: 4 |
Vegan versions of Ice cream are an excellent option for people who cannot consume dairy products. This Banana Pecan Ice Cream recipe contains no added sugar and is genuinely healthy. You’ll forget it’s not really ice cream!
- 4 large bananas, diced and frozen
- 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 pinches ground cinnamon, or to taste
Place all ingredients into blender.
Blend until it gets a smooth creamy texture.
Spoon into a serving bowl, garnish with additional pecans and cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 139
- Fat: 4 grams
- Carbs: 28 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
Alicia Taylor
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12 Comments
patisseriemakesperfect
July 11, 2017 - 5:32 pmThis looks really indulgent, but still nice and healthy.
Alicia Taylor
July 12, 2017 - 1:59 pmThe best part is – it tastes indulgent.
Jagruti
July 11, 2017 - 4:49 pmBeautiful combination, banana and pecan, bonus point that it’s vegan..I love everything about this recipe. Thanks for sharing
Alicia Taylor
July 12, 2017 - 2:00 pmNp. I hope you try it and love it.
Joyce @ Pups with Chopsticks
July 11, 2017 - 4:42 pmThis sounds like a amazing combination! Such a nice and healthy way to curb my sweet tooth! 🙂
Dannii
July 11, 2017 - 3:17 pmI love making nice cream – it’s so simple and really hits the spot for a sweet treat.
Monica
July 11, 2017 - 2:21 pmBanana pecan sounds like a delicious combination! I think it’s great that you’ve found ways to adapt your favorite treats to be healthier and fit with your food needs.
Alicia Taylor
July 11, 2017 - 2:46 pmThanks 🙂 With so many different dietary needs in our house, I’ve learned to adapt. It takes some doing sometimes, though.
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June 14, 2017 - 1:37 pm[…] will probably use my new martini chiller the next time I make my Banana Pecan Ice Cream or Chocolate Banana Italian Ice – or a nice mint […]
Gloria Duggan
April 15, 2017 - 8:59 pmI am new to making homemade ice cream. Loving the sounds of the flavour combination. Perfect for the people who can’t eat diary, yet can enjoy a tasty treat.
Andrea
April 12, 2017 - 10:01 pmI too suffer from lactose interplant and stay away from dairy became of that. I love using bananas to make ice cream SO good.
Alicia Taylor
April 13, 2017 - 12:46 pmIt is good! It’s also naturally sweet, so makes a great dessert for kids on a hot day.