4 Tropical Fruit Nice Cream Recipes
Mango Nice Cream
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Place the chopped mangoes in a ziplock bag and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- In a blender, combine the frozen mangoes, coconut milk, honey or agave nectar, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately as soft serve or transfer to a container and freeze for another 2 hours for a firmer texture.
Notes:
- You can add a squeeze of lime juice for a tangy flavor.
- Feel free to top with shredded coconut or chopped nuts for extra texture.
Pineapple Coconut Nice Cream
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions:
- In a food processor, combine the frozen pineapple chunks, coconut cream, maple syrup, and coconut extract.
- Pulse until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for 1-2 hours for a firmer texture.
Tips:
- For a tropical twist, add a handful of shredded coconut to the mixture before freezing.
Banana Papaya Nice Cream
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1 small ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the frozen bananas, papaya, almond milk, and chia seeds.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more almond milk if needed.
- Serve immediately for a soft serve consistency or freeze for 2-3 hours for a scoopable nice cream.
Notes:
- The chia seeds add a nutritional boost and help thicken the nice cream.
- You can garnish with fresh papaya chunks or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
Passion Fruit Banana Nice Cream
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- Pulp of 4 passion fruits
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions:
- In a food processor, blend the frozen bananas, passion fruit pulp, Greek yogurt, and honey until creamy.
- Transfer to a loaf pan and freeze for at least 3 hours before serving.
Tips:
- Swirl in additional passion fruit pulp before freezing for a marbled effect.
- Top with fresh passion fruit seeds and a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Enjoy these refreshing and guilt-free tropical fruit nice cream recipes!