Coffee Chocolate Nice Cream

Because I don’t consume much caffeine, I opted for a decaf version using dandy blend, but you could also opt for espresso powder or a small amount of cooled strong brewed coffee or espresso. We also share our favorite tips for getting perfectly creamy, scoopable banana ice cream every time! Let’s do this. This 3 ingredient, 10 minute, 1 blender recipe is like heaven in a bowl. But because banana nice cream can be a little tricky to master at first, we’re sharing all our tips and tricks to help you become a nice cream expert in no time.

High-Speed Blender vs. Food Processor

We prefer using a high-speed blender for making nice cream, but a food processor will also work. Below are the pros and cons of each method.

High-Speed Blender

Pros

Fast! High-speed blenders with a tamper can make banana nice cream in 2-3 minutes, or depending on the motor power and skill, even 1 minute! Can handle larger quantities

Cons

Requires babysitting and using the tamper the whole time. Can be aggravating to the motor, and can sometimes require stopping for breaks.

Food Processor

Pros

Requires occasional babysitting. Otherwise, relatively hands-off.

Cons

Generally takes a bit longer (5 minutes vs. 2-3 minutes in a blender). Can be a bit more difficult to fully blend and ensure there’s no chunkiness.

Tips For Success

Use ripe, spotty bananas for best flavor/sweetness Slice into 1/2-inch slices vs. large chunks, which can be more difficult to blend Freeze in a single layer to prevent large clumps (parchment paper on a baking sheet is our favorite!) If you’re having trouble blending, let the banana thaw for a few minutes. This will allow it to soften and become easier to blend. Alternatively, you could add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) at a time of dairy-free milk to encourage blending. But be careful with this method as it’s the fastest way to get runny banana ice cream. If using a Vitamix, what we’ve learned and experienced is it’s best to start on “variable” speed set to 5 or 6. Then, with the tamper inserted, flip to “high” speed and press down with the tamper to blend well. If the blender is struggling or overheating, turn off your blender, let the contents melt a bit (or add a little more liquid), and try this process again until the proper texture is achieved. For true “ice cream” texture vs. soft serve, simply spread into a Tupperware or loaf pan and freeze for 2-3 hours. Then scoop with an ice cream scoop! If too firm, let thaw 15-30 minutes to soften.

We hope you love this chocolate nice cream! It’s:CreamyChocolatyCoffee-infusedPerfectly sweetSatisfying& Delicious! It’s the perfect healthier dessert for chocolate and coffee lovers. Plus, it’s an excellent way to use up extra frozen bananas! For more banana nice cream flavors, be sure to check out this guide.