I’m a huge nice cream fan over here! The banana based dairy free healthy “ice cream” really does the trick when I crave ice cream and I can eat the whole pint knowing it’s a better treat for me. There are so many different combos you can make with frozen bananas and if you’re a fig or honey lover, then this one’s for you. Plus, its vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free.
Nice cream is one of the easiest recipes to make and requires minimal prep. The only thing you need to do in advance is freeze the bananas. Seriously, it’s that simple. You will need a high power blender or food processor to make the nice cream. For this recipe, you will want to BBQ or roast your figs so they get soft and gooey before you mix them in. After you cook your figs, you will throw all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
I was inspired to make this nice cream for two reasons. One, I’m addicted to figs. Two, when I used to eat dairy, I was obsessed with a local ice cream shop in New York that served fig ice cream and would go there all the time just to get this flavor.
I promise this recipe is the perfect light and refreshing treat as we head into fall!
Substitution Ideas:
- Dairy Free Milk: you can use plant based milk or regular milk
- Figs: you can use berries such as blueberries. strawberries, or blackberries
Remove from the freezer 15-20 minutes before you plan to eat the nice cream so it can soften a little bit. This nice cream can last in the freezer for up to two weeks!
Check out some of my other nice cream recipes:
- Peanut Butter Nice Cream
- Cookie Dough Nice Cream
- Avocado Nice Cream
- Cherry Chocolate Nice Cream
- Pistachio Nice Cream
- Cinnamon Churro Nice Cream
Fig Honey Nice Cream
Cooking & Baking Supplies
- Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 3 frozen bananas
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup dairy free milk
- 6 roasted figs, halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut figs in half and place in oven for 10 minutes or until soft.
- Remove figs from oven and let cool.
- In a high power blender or food processor, add in all ingredients, except figs, and blend until smooth.
- Add in roasted figs and stir into nice cream.
- Enjoy right away or store in the freezer to indulge in at a later time. To store in the freezer: place into a plastic or class container that has a lid. ENJOY!
