Description

Cherry Garcia Nice Cream is a refreshing, dairy-free frozen dessert blending the natural sweetness of frozen bananas and cherries with rich dark chocolate and a hint of vanilla. This healthy, vegan treat is perfect for a guilt-free indulgence on a warm day or whenever you crave a creamy, fruit-packed dessert without any added sugars or dairy.

Ingredients

Scale

Frozen Fruit

2 Cups Frozen Cherries
2 Cups Frozen Bananas (Not super ripe!)

Liquid & Flavorings

1/4 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk (Or any non-dairy milk!)
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Add-ins

1/4 Cup Dark Chocolate (Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar)

Instructions

Prepare the base: Start by adding frozen cherries, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and frozen banana slices into your blender or food processor. Remember to reserve about 1/3 cup of frozen cherries to add later for texture.
Blend smoothly: Blend the mixture, stirring every 20 seconds to ensure it blends evenly. This process takes a few minutes, as the frozen fruits gradually break down into a creamy consistency.
Add texture and chocolate: Once the base is smooth, add the reserved cherries and pulse a few times so the cherries remain chunky and provide bursts of flavor. Then add the dark chocolate and pulse a few more times to combine without over-blending, so you retain a nice chocolate texture.
Freeze to set: Scoop the nice cream into three small cups and place them in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up slightly, allowing the flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy your creamy, healthy dessert!

Notes

You can substitute coconut milk with any other non-dairy milk such as almond or oat milk.
Use ripe but firm bananas that are frozen for best texture and sweetness.
To vary the recipe, try adding nuts or a spoonful of nut butter for extra richness.
Keep pulsing gently after adding chocolate to avoid turning the nice cream into a melted mess.
Store leftover nice cream in the freezer and let it thaw slightly before scooping for easier serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cherry Garcia nice cream, dairy-free ice cream, vegan dessert, frozen banana ice cream, healthy chocolate cherry dessert, plant-based ice cream