Description
Creamy honey banana cauliflower ice cream offers a surprising twist on traditional desserts. Healthy ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a unique frozen treat that delights adventurous palates and provides nourishing satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium bananas (about 300 grams / 10.5 oz)
- 1 scant cup cauliflower rice, frozen (approximately 120 grams / 4.2 oz)
- 3–6 tablespoons honey, depending on preference (45–90 milliliters / 1.5–3 fl oz)
Instructions
- Freeze Preparation: Peel bananas and slice into uniform medallions, then freeze on a lined baking sheet or in a sealed freezer bag until completely solidified.
- Blending Process: Combine frozen banana slices, cauliflower rice, and honey in a high-powered blender, processing until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency with no visible chunks.
- Serving Options: For immediate consumption, serve as soft-serve directly from the blender; alternatively, transfer to a freezer-safe container with a smooth surface.
- Freezing Technique: Seal the container tightly with wrap or lid to prevent freezer burn and maintain optimal texture, then store in the freezer.
- Serving Preparation: When ready to enjoy, remove the dessert from the freezer and let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to restore its creamy consistency. For faster softening, microwave briefly for about 15 seconds to create a perfectly scoopable treat.
Notes
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Select bananas with brown speckles for maximum sweetness and creaminess, ensuring a rich, natural flavor profile.
- Freeze Technique: Spread banana slices separately on a tray to prevent clumping, allowing for easier blending and smoother texture.
- Cauliflower Preparation: Ensure cauliflower rice is completely dry to avoid excess water that could dilute the dessert’s creamy consistency.
- Softening Strategy: Let the frozen dessert sit for 10 minutes before serving to achieve the perfect soft-serve-like texture without compromising its structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg