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Ice cream alternative is perfect for summer

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Looking for a healthy, cold sweet treat? “Nice” cream is perfect on a hot summer day. Similar to the trendy acai bowl, “nice” cream is one of the healthy food crazes at the moment.

“Nice” cream is very popular in the plant-based community because it’s cheap and animal-free. (Photo from WholeFully)

These easy, healthy bowls are a great snack. “Nice” cream is great tor someone who may have trouble digesting dairy, but still wants a cold treat.

It is an excellent alternative to ice cream. Depending on what toppings are added, “nice” cream can be low calorie and made at home inexpensively.

This recipe is perfect for someone who needs to satisfy a sweet tooth craving but does not have a lot of time. “Nice” cream is healthy, delicious and simple to make.

This recipe serves 1, but can easily be accommodated for more servings.

Total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 frozen banana
  • Splash of vanilla
  • Splash of almond milk
  • Spoonful of peanut butter (optional for a creamier texture)

Instructions:

  1. Combine all the ingredients into a blender or food processor until it is smooth in texture.
  2. Pour into a bowl.
  3. Add any toppings you would like.

Topping suggestions:

  • Fruit
  • Chocolate chips
  • Chocolate sauce
  • Peanut butter
  • Assorted nuts

“Nice” cream is delicious and great for vegetarians/vegans because it’s completely free of any animal products. The natural sugar from the bananas adds an unbelievable sweetness. However, if you dislike bananas, then this recipe is definitely not for you because banana is the main ingredient. Be sure to try “nice” cream this summer as an alternative to ice cream without the calories.

~Villager reviews editor Gage Markley contributed to this article

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Ice cream alternative is perfect for summer