Do you love ice cream but avoid dairy, or are you trying to limit added sugar in your diet. This Banana Fudge Vegan Ice Cream is for you!
Banana Fudge Vegan Ice Cream
Let’s admit it, ice cream is a weakness for many of us. Buy a half gallon and it likely won’t stay in the freezer for long. With a pretty hefty sugar and saturated fat content, this frozen favorite is far from diet friendly. My Banana Fudge Vegan Ice Cream is packed with protein and fiber with no added sugar. This plant-based treat is sweet and satisfying and will please any family member. My husband and picky kids loved it. What they didn’t know is that they were benefitting from 3 heart healthy superfoods. The tofu, powdered peanut butter/peanuts and cocoa powder/nibs all contain heart health benefits. With an emphasis on including more plant based foods in our diets, this recipe is a perfect way to take a small step towards this goal.
Enjoy this chocolatey dessert for breakfast too! It’s an excellent morning meal packed with 22 grams of plant based protein and a whopping 12 grams of fiber for only 290 calories. That’s nearly 50% of your recommended daily fiber intake! As we celebrate American Heart Month, the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day, this “ice cream” is a simple dish to add to these festive events. Top it with extra chopped peanuts or cacao nibs for a satisfying crunch.
The full recipe yields approximately one cup which is fantastic for breakfast or two (1/2 cup) snack portions. If you want to make a larger batch, freeze the extra in small ramekins and microwave on defrost for 30 seconds to 1 minute before serving.
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Banana Fudge Vegan Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 3 ounces firm lite tofu 85g
- 1/4 cup powdered peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 frozen pre-sliced banana
- 5-6 peanuts chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cacao nibs or vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place first 4 items in order into a blender and process until smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender a few times.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with peanuts and cacao nibs.
- Makes 1 cup= 1 large serving or two small servings.
Nutrition
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Banana Fudge Vegan Ice Cream Nutrition Facts Label
This sounds like chocolate heaven! YUM!!
Thanks, Chelsea!
How is this possible! Must make this! 🙂 delish!
Lol, thanks Katie! I’m a little hooked 🙂
I’m not the biggest fan of tofu…but for some reason DO love it in dessert form!! Mmmm, sounds delicious!!
xo,
Sarah Grace
Tofu is great because it adds tons of protein with a neutral flavor. It tastes like what you do to it…
If I made this with avocado instead of tofu for fiance, he would DIE! In fact, maybe I will make it for him for Valentine’s Day! 😉
Avocado would probably be fantastic too! I used tofu for the protein, but for dessert, I’d love to try it with avocado.
Never would have thought to add tofu!
Tofu adds great texture and protein!
This is heaven! I love that it’s healthier so I can eat more! 🙂