Now that the weather is getting warmer and the dessert treats are getting a little cooler, boy do I have a cool treat for you! Can I tell you how tasty my Nutty Monkey “Ice Cream” recipe is? It’s only made with 3 ingredients – and it’s dairy-free! How is this possible? With a little bit of creativity I tell you.
Instead of a typical ice cream base, this creamy treat is made with frozen bananas blended up in a food processor. I elevated that creaminess with a hit of chocolate chips and diced raw almonds – that is where the Nutty Monkey comes in. Kids and those kids-at-heart will love this and any other who desires a delectable, cool treat on a hot summer evening!
Nutty Monkey “Ice Cream” (Dairy-Free)
The Players
- 4 sliced organic bananas, frozen
- 1/4 chocolate chips, diced (organic, soy-free, dairy-free) (where to buy chocolate chips)
- 1/4 cup raw almonds, diced (where to buy raw, sprouted almonds)
The How-To
1. In a food processor, add your frozen bananas. Process until it turns in a smooth, soft-serve type texture (takes about 1 to 2 minutes).
2. Mix in diced almonds and chocolate chips, and sprinkle some on top as a garnish.
3. Enjoy!
**Note: If you would like a firmer “ice cream”, after you prep the bananas and mix-ins – place into a freezer safe container and put into the freezer for another 1 to 2 hours.
(makes 2 to 3 servings)
For delicious dessert recipes created by an award-winning pastry chef similar to this one (dairy-free and grain-free), I highly recommend the Paleo Sweets Cookbook.
It’s got 73 mouthwatering recipes for healthy desserts, including:
- Grain-Free Oreos,
- Key Lime Pie,
- Grain-Free Snickerdoodles,
- Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cake, and more!
At the moment, the printed version of this cookbook is 100% free to Food Renegade readers. You just cover shipping & handling.
AS ALWAYS, ENJOY!
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Love your BLOG!, keep up the good work.
You can also add to the creaminess and nutritional value by mixing in some full fat organic coconut milk that’s been chilled in the fridge. Coconut oil/milk is so good for you!
http://selfhelphealth.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/coconut-oil-one-of-the-yummiest-health-aids-ever/
I just went dairy-free because of eczema reasons, and I am grieving (I’m a WI girl who puts cheese on everything, after all)! This recipe may take away some of the pain. Looks super easy too. Thanks for sharing!
This looks amazing and would be perfect for a healthy toddler snack!!
Thanks for the recipe!!!
Michele
babyfoode.com
Nathaniel Richter…
Would be perfect for a Sunday afternoon treat. Anything that has a combination of bananas, almond and chocolate is perfect for me.
I did 5 frozen bannanas in a blender with a can of full fat coconut milk, about a teaspoon of vannila extract, and about 1/3 cups coca powder (unsweetened), blended it really well. It tasted just like a wendys frosty, my whole family had some and it was awesome!!!