• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Wholly Tasteful
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Low carb
    • Paleo
    • Vegetarian
  • About
  • Contact
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » kid friendly

    Chocolate Cherry Nice Cream

    November 13, 2021 by Agnieszka 9 Comments

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    Chocolate Cherry Nice Cream is so smooth and creamy, you won’t miss traditional ice-cream! Made with only bananas, cherries, chocolate and vanilla, this is a healthy vegan alternative to regular dairy ice-cream. If you like Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia flavor, you will love this recipe!

    WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

    • It is way healthier than traditional ice-cream made with cream and sugar.
    • It’s dairy-free, refined-sugar free, oil-free, vegan and paleo.
    • Made with only a few simple ingredients.
    • Nice cream has a texture and creaminess of ice-cream but it’s essentially only made with fruit and a couple mix-ins.
    • It’s a fun, kid-friendly frozen dessert that won’t disappoint when you crave ice-cream.
    • The cherry chocolate combo is just the best!

    WHAT IS NICE CREAM?

    Nice Cream is essentially healthy ice-cream but made with no cream. The base of nice cream is usually blended frozen bananas with or without add-ins. It’s amazing how much frozen dessert made with only bananas tastes and feels like ice-cream.  If you haven’t tried making it yet, think no more!

    WHAT YOU WILL NEED

    Frozen Bananas: I recommend using ripe bananas with lots of brown spots on the skin. Overripe bananas equal best flavor and sweet nice cream. Just peel them, slice and freeze on a flat surface, such as a cookie sheet.

    Frozen Cherries: I buy mine at Trader Joe’s but most grocery stores carry pitted frozen cherries.

    Vanilla: I like to use vanilla bean paste because I like the look and feel of black vanilla beans in the nice cream. If you don’t have the paste, use real vanilla extract.

    Dark Chocolate: use good quality chocolate with high cacao content. I like dark chocolate from Lindt.

    Milk: use any unsweetened plant milk (almond, coconut, soy, oat) or cow’s milk to help blend the nice cream.

    HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CHERRY NICE CREAM

    Step 1: Freeze the ingredients. Bananas and cherries need to be completely frozen before blending. Freeze bananas in slices for at least a couple of hours.

    Step 2: Chop cherries and chocolate. Frozen cherries are quite soft and easy to slice. Roughly chop the chocolate on a cutting board. Place both cherries and bananas in the freezer until ready to be added.

    Step 3: Blend the bananas. Place all banana slices in the food processor (or standup blender) with vanilla and a bit of plant milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping the engine and scraping the sides, if needed.

    Step 4: Incorporate mix-ins. Add frozen cherry and chocolate pieces and pulse just a couple times to fold. If you blend too much, the mix-ins will lose their texture and you will end up with a smoothie bowl.

    Step 5: Freeze it! Pour the mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment or wax paper and cover the surface of nice cream with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn. Freeze for at least 4 hours, then scoop and enjoy!

    STORAGE AND SERVING TIPS

    Store nice-cream in the loaf pan covered with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn. You can also transfer nice cream to an airtight container. Either way, you can store it in the freezer for a couple months (up to 3 months).

    Serve nice cream like you would traditional ice-cream – in a cone or in bowls. When you first take it out of the freezer, it may be quite hard so give it a couple minutes to soften before scooping. I like serving mine in a bowl with an additional square of chocolate.

    FAQs & EXPERT TIPS

    Is nice cream healthy?

    Yes! Since it’s only made with bananas and a bit of plant milk, there is no fat or added sugar in this frozen dessert.

    Can I serve nice cream right after blending?

    If you like the texture of soft serve ice-cream, then yes! This nice cream will have similar texture to soft serve or a very thick smoothie right after blending. Personally, I prefer to freeze it for 4 hours and scoop into a bowl.

    What if I only have whole frozen bananas or large banana chunks?

    That’s not a problem at all! For best blending results, I recommend using banana slices but you can actually easily slice frozen bananas because they are still relatively soft. Just slice them on a cutting board using a sharp knife and you’re good to go!

    Is nice cream vegan?

    Yes it is, as long as you use plant milk as your liquid and dairy-free chocolate. I usually go for unsweetened almond milk but any plant milk will do. For extra creamy nice cream, try full fat canned coconut milk.

    Can I make nice cream in a standup blender?

    Yes. I find that food processor does the best job blending frozen bananas with minimal liquid but it’s also possible to make it in a powerful standup blender. Just be patient, add a little more milk, if needed (1 tablespoon at a time) and stop the blender to stir and scrape the sides until you end up with the right consistency.

    Can I use chocolate chips instead of chopped chocolate?

    Yes but the texture of the nice cream will be different. Chocolate chips are rounded and rather large. When frozen, they may become too hard. Chopped chocolate provides a nice crunch and adds a lot of chocolaty texture to each spoonful of nice cream. If you want to use chocolate chips, I’d go for the mini ones. Cacao nibs will also work.

    Will fresh cherries work in this recipe?

    No. All ingredients should be frozen (chocolate can be chilled). If fresh cherries is all you have, pit them and freeze for at least 1 hour on a flat surface before making nice cream.

    YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:

    Vanilla Coconut Smoothie Bowl
    Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Smoothie Bowl
    Chocolate Bliss Balls
    Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
    Flourless Avocado Raspberry Brownies

    If you’ve made these Chocolate Cherry Nice Cream, I would love for you to leave me a comment! If you want to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

    This post includes affiliate links. 

    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

    Chocolate Cherry Nice Cream


    ★★★★★

    5 from 9 reviews

    • Author: Agnieszka
    • Total Time: 28 minute
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    Cherry Chocolate Nice Cream is so smooth and creamy, you won’t miss the real deal! Made with only bananas, cherries, chocolate and vanilla, this is a healthy vegan alternative to traditional ice-cream. If you like Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia flavor, you will love this recipe!


    Ingredients

    Scale

    4 cups sliced bananas, frozen
    1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
    1 cup frozen cherries
    ½ bar dark chocolate
    3 tablespoons plant milk


    Instructions

    1. Chop the chocolate and frozen cherries into pieces. If you are not making the recipe immediately, place the chocolate and cherries in the freezer until ready to use.
    2. Place the frozen banana slices in the bowl of a food processor with vanilla and 3 tablespoons of cold plant milk. Process until smooth and creamy.
    3. Add chopped chocolate and frozen cherries and pulse a couple times until just incorporated.
    4. Enjoy immediately or transfer into a metal loaf pan, smooth out the surface and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 4 hours, then remove the plastic wrap, leave for a couple minutes at room temperature to thaw slightly before scooping out with an ice-cream scoop.

    Notes

    If your food processor or blender has trouble blending frozen bananas, add a little more plant milk but no more than 1 tablespoon at a time.

    Chopped chocolate can be swapped for mini chocolate chips.

    For vegan nice cream use dairy-free chocolate.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: dessert
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: nice cream, Cherry Garcia nice cream, banana nice cream

    Did you make this recipe?

    Share a photo and tag me on Instagram @whollytasteful — I can't wait to see what you've made!

    « Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Muffins
    Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tyanne

      November 17, 2021 at 10:43 pm

      I love a cherry ice cream! Super tasty vegan dessert anyone will like.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Natalie

      November 18, 2021 at 7:29 am

      So simple and so delicious. I love added cherries. I'm going to make this for sure.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Kayla DiMaggio

      November 18, 2021 at 9:49 am

      Loving this nice cream! I love the flavors of chocolate and cherry together so this was amazing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Amanda Scarlati

      November 18, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      So delicious! love the flavor and texture

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Jeri

      November 18, 2021 at 2:25 pm

      I had the exact same Lindt bar in my pantry so I had to make this nice cream! My son is allergic to cherries so I substituted raspberries instead. It was so good! Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. nancy

      November 18, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      Super tasty vegan dessert that i'm making tonight in my vitamix!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Genevieve

      November 19, 2021 at 5:00 pm

      Oh this chocolate Cherry ice cream looks delicious! I’ve always wanted to make my
      Own, thanks for the recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Lee-Ann Grace

      November 19, 2021 at 11:28 pm

      I ate way too much of this...such a problem! And I love chocolate and cherry together. Thanks

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Anna

      February 12, 2022 at 5:30 pm

      so delicous!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

    Leave a Comment Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

    Primary Sidebar

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    About me

    Hello and welcome to Wholly Tasteful, a healthy food and lifestyle blog! My name is Agnieszka and I am a busy mom of 3 living in and renovating a 1852 farmhouse in Maine. My recipes use ingredients that are healthy, whole and family friendly. More about me

    Healthy Baking

    Biscoff Baked Oats

    One-Bowl Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins {with almond flour}

    Healthy Banana Nutella Oatmeal Cookies

    Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Never miss a recipe

    Sign up to receive free healthy recipes right to your inbox.

    Cozy Soups

    Vegan Creamy Tomato Bean Soup

    Polish Cold Beet Soup (Chłodnik)

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham and Pancetta

    Loaded Potato Cauliflower Soup (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

    Footer

    whollytasteful

    Oreo Overnight Oats 👉 RECIPE link below If you Oreo Overnight Oats 👉 RECIPE link below
If you love cookies and cream flavored ice-cream, you MUST try these oats for breakfast or snack. They are creamy, nutritious and satisfying. Made with yogurt, plant milk, @Oreo cookies (or chocolate wafers) and vanilla. 

Recipe link in my bio @whollytasteful or at https://www.whollytasteful.com/oreo-overnight-oats/

#overnightoats #oats #oreo #healthybreakfast #healthysnack #owsianka #oatmeal #healthylifestyle #foodie #breakfast #cookiesandcream #yummyfood
    💙Blue Chia Pudding💙. If you need something b 💙Blue Chia Pudding💙. If you need something blue and delicious in your life, make this pudding this weekend. It’s creamy, dreamy, healthy, delicious and fun. 

Recipe in link in my bio @whollytasteful or at https://www.whollytasteful.com/blue-chia-pudding/

#bluechiapudding #blue #chiapudding #bluedessert #bluespirulina #chia #chiaseeds #keto #lowcarb #paleo #healthyfood #foodblogger #foodie #foodpics #breakfast #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthysnacks #healthysnackideas #zdrowydeser
    Nutella Smoothie Bowl ❤️🍫 Here’s a real Nutella Smoothie Bowl ❤️🍫 
Here’s a real treat for healthy food conscious Nutella lovers out there! The bowl is made with bananas, avocado and toasted hazelnuts. 

DM me for a recipe or head over to my website (link in bio @whollytasteful)

#nutella #nutellasmoothiebowl #smoothiebowl #smoothie #yum #healthyfood #healthyrecipes #healthylifestyle #healthyfoods #healthyfoodporn #healthyfoodblogger #vegan #plantbased #chocolatelovers #nutellalovers #nutellalove #smoothiebowls
    Smoked Salmon Charcuterie Board is my favorite bru Smoked Salmon Charcuterie Board is my favorite brunch as of late, especially when you have guests. Serve it with mini bagels for Easter or Mother’s Day this year! 

Full instructions on my blog (link in my bio @whollytasteful).

#charcuterieboard #salmon #smokedsalmon #smokedsalmonbagel #brunch #recipeideas #easter #mothersdaybrunch #easterbrunch #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #healthyrecipes #foodblogger #grazingboard #food52 #food52grams #onmyplate #todayfood #recipe #recipeoftheday #przepis #przepisyfit
    Biscoff Overnight Oats are my new favorite way to Biscoff Overnight Oats are my new favorite way to enjoy @lotusbiscoffus flavors! Super easy to make and a great, satisfying and nutritious breakfast.

Find recipe on my blog @whollytasteful or https://www.whollytasteful.com/biscoff-overnight-oats/

#biscoff #biscoffspread #biscofflotus #overnightoats #overnightoatsrecipe #oats #biscoffoats #healthybreakfast #oatmeal #healthyfood #healthyrecipes #healthyeating #healthylifestyle
    ☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day, Everyone! ☘️ I ☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day, Everyone! ☘️
If you have corned beef in your fridge, check out how to make the perfect Corned Beef and Cabbage (boiled Irish dinner) so that your meat is super tender and the veggies don't turn into mush. Creamy horseradish mustard sauce is optional but if you make it, it will bring this dish to a whole new level!

Recipe: https://www.whollytasteful.com/easy-corned-beef-cabbage/

#cornedbeef #cornedbeefandcabbage #boiledirishdinner #irish #irishfood #stpatricksday #stpattysday #stpattysdayfood #stpatricksdayfood #instantpot #crockpot #healthyfood #boileddinner #healthylifestyle #balanceddiet
    Load More... Follow on Instagram
    • About
    • Disclaimer

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2020 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme