Description
Creamy coffee banana nicecream blends smooth frozen bananas with rich espresso for a guilt-free dessert. Minimal ingredients and quick preparation make this protein-packed treat perfect when you want something sweet and energizing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium bananas
- 3 tsp (15 ml) instant coffee granules or espresso powder
- 3 tsp (15 ml) liquid sweetener of choice
Instructions
- Banana Preparation: Peel ripe bananas and slice into uniform, bite-sized segments on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring pieces are not touching.
- Freezing Process: Place banana pieces in the freezer until completely solidified, typically 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Coffee Syrup Creation: Dissolve instant coffee granules into liquid sweetener, whisking until a smooth, glossy syrup forms.
- Blending Technique: Transfer frozen banana chunks into a high-powered food processor, drizzle coffee syrup evenly across the surface.
- Texture Development: Pulse and blend the mixture, periodically scraping sides, until a creamy, soft-serve consistency emerges, which may require several minutes of continuous processing.
- Serving Options: Either serve immediately from the blender for a velvety treat or transfer to a chilled glass container, smoothing the surface, and return to the freezer for 1-2 hours to achieve a firmer texture.
Notes
- Freeze Banana Perfectly: Cut ripe bananas into uniform pieces and freeze completely without touching to ensure smooth, creamy texture without ice crystals.
- Brew Coffee Syrup Strategically: Dissolve instant coffee granules thoroughly in liquid sweetener to create intense, well-distributed flavor throughout the nicecream.
- Blend with Patience: Process frozen bananas slowly, scraping sides frequently to achieve a silky soft-serve consistency without overworking the mixture.
- Serving Flexibility: Enjoy immediately for a soft texture or freeze for 1-2 hours to create a firmer, scoopable dessert that maintains rich coffee-banana flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg