Berry ‘nice’ cream with pistachios
This vegan ice cream is the perfect healthy dessert, getting most of its sweetness from natural fruit sugars.
Serves: 8 (plus freezing)
Time to make: 15 mins
Ingredients
- 3 large bananas, chopped
- 350g frozen mixed berries
- 100ml unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup chopped pistachio kernels, to serve
Instructions
1 Place banana in single layer on a baking tray or container. Cover and freeze until frozen.
2 Partially thaw frozen banana and mixed berries, then place in a blender. Process the fruit until well combined.
3 Add almond milk and process until smooth and of a sorbet-like texture, occasionally scraping down the sides of processor. This can take 3–4 minutes.
4 Spoon the ‘nice cream‘ into a 4–cup airtight container or a loaf tin. Cover and freeze. Sprinkle the ice cream with pistachio nuts and serve.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
Kilojoules 367kJ
Calories 88cal
Protein 1.7g
Total fat 2.3g
–Saturated fat 0.3g
Carbohydrates 13.5g
–Sugars 8.9g
Dietary fibre 2.8g
Sodium 4mg
Calcium 21mg
Iron 0.5mg
Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.
Photographer: André Martin
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