Blended Chunky Monkey Ice Cream
This Chunky Monkey Ice Cream uses simple, natural ingredients. Just a note for a diabetes-friendly version: you may want to use unsweetened almond milk instead of regular milk, and watch the portion size due to the natural sugar content in bananas and dates.
Servings: 2
Calories: 184.2kcal
Ingredients
- 1 banana frozen
- ¼ cup milk may substitute almond or coconut milk
- 2 dates pitted
- 1 tbsp cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup pecans
Optional Toppings
- pecans chopped
- coconut flakes, toasted
- berries
Instructions
- Place the liquid in the blender first, then place everything else in the blender (not the optional toppings) and blend until smooth. I use my tamper to make sure everything gets pushed down. Remember, there is not a lot of liquid in this, so you will need to give the blender a little assistance.1 banana, ¼ cup milk, 2 dates, 1 tbsp cacao powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ cup pecans
- Scoop into bowls or glass cups and top with optional toppings.pecans, coconut, berries
Cooking Tips
- Blender Tips: Starting with liquid at the bottom makes blending easier and helps in achieving a smooth consistency without overworking your blender.
- Texture Preference: For a creamier ice cream, add a little more milk. For a thicker consistency, use less milk.
- Freezing: For an even firmer texture, place the blended mixture in the freezer for a few hours before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Blended Chunky Monkey Ice Cream
Amount per Serving
Calories
184.2
% Daily Value*
Fat
10.5
g
16
%
Saturated Fat
1.6
g
10
%
Cholesterol
3.7
mg
1
%
Sodium
12.9
mg
1
%
Potassium
395.9
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
24.1
g
8
%
Fiber
4.7
g
20
%
Sugar
13.7
g
15
%
Protein
3.5
g
7
%
Vitamin C
5.3
mg
6
%
Vitamin D
0.3
µg
2
%
Calcium
65.1
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Magnesium
50.7
mg
13
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.