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Gingerbread Nice Cream Recipe

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This Gingerbread Nice Cream is a creamy, dairy-free frozen dessert made from frozen bananas and infused with warming gingerbread spices and molasses. It’s a healthy, naturally sweetened treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without guilt, garnished with crunchy crumbled gingerbread cookies for added texture and festive flavor.

Ingredients

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Nice Cream Base

  • 8–10 frozen bananas
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Mix-ins and Toppings

  • 1/2 batch of Gingerbread Cookies, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: Add the frozen bananas, molasses, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend everything until the mixture is creamy and smooth, ensuring no banana chunks remain.
  2. Add cookie crumbles: Stir in about one-third of the crumbled gingerbread cookies by blending briefly to combine without completely pulverizing the cookies, preserving some texture.
  3. Freeze the mixture: Transfer the blended nice cream into a shallow pan or dish. Sprinkle additional crumbled gingerbread cookies evenly over the top. Place the dish in the freezer and let it freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  4. Serve: Scoop the frozen nice cream into bowls and top with more gingerbread cookie crumbles for extra crunch and flavor. Enjoy immediately.
  5. Storage: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for 2-3 days for optimal taste and texture.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas that have been frozen to achieve the best creamy texture.
  • If you don’t have gingerbread cookies on hand, any spiced cookie or gingersnap will work as a substitute.
  • The lemon juice helps prevent the bananas from browning and adds a subtle brightness.
  • For a smoother texture, blend longer but be careful not to over-blend the cookie crumbles.
  • Consume within a few days to enjoy the best flavor and texture as the ice cream may harden over time.

Keywords: Gingerbread Nice Cream, vegan ice cream, dairy-free dessert, frozen banana ice cream, gingerbread dessert, healthy treats, molasses ice cream

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