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Low-Fat Banana Nice Cream

Prep time: 5 minutes (+ freezing time)
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
2 servings
Low salt, Low saturated fat
Gluten Free, Vegetarian

This banana and Greek yoghurt nice cream is a simple, heart-healthy alternative to traditional ice cream. Made with just two wholesome ingredients, it’s naturally sweet, low in saturated fat, and packed with nutrients like potassium and protein. Perfect for a light dessert or snack, it delivers creamy satisfaction without added sugar.

Banana Nice Cream Recipe

Method

  1. Place the sliced bananas in a single layer on a baking sheet or freezer-safe container, spoon Greek yoghurt into an ice cube tray (roughly 1 tbsp per cube). Freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  2. Put the pecans in a frying pan (no oil needed) on a medium heat and toast for about 5 minutes, turning often until starting to brown.
  3. Add the frozen banana slices and Greek yoghurt cubes to a food processor or high-speed blender and blitz until smooth and creamy. This may take a few minutes - scrape down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick, let it sit for 1-2 minutes to slightly soften or add 1 tbsp of water.
  4. Once creamy, serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer scoop-able consistency.
  5. Break up the pecans and sprinkle over the ice cream with the chocolate chips – enjoy!

    Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • ½ cup of fat-free plain Greek yoghurt
  • 20g pecans
  • 20g dark chocolate chips

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