Maple Walnut Nice Cream

Vegan Maple Walnut Nice Cream is a rich and creamy dessert. You can prepare it with frozen bananas, pure maple syrup, and crunchy walnuts. The attractive point about this nice cream is that it’s vegan, so anyone with food limitations can use it. The maple syrup gives the nice cream a silky, rich texture, while the frozen bananas provide a creamy base. The walnuts lend a pleasant crust and provide good fats and protein. This Vegan Maple Walnut Nice Cream is a nutrient-packed dessert, a perfect alternative for traditional ice cream.
By following the easiest steps, you can create this dessert.

STATS

• Course: Dessert
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan, Dairy-free, Vegetarian
• Total Time: Five minutes
• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: Zero mins

EQUIPMENT

• One knife
• Food blender
• Container

INGREDIENTS

• Three ripe bananas, sliced
• One-fourth cup of maple syrup
• Chopped walnuts 1/4 cup, plus extra for toppings
• Vanilla extract 1 tbsp
• A pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove the exterior skin of abnanas. Then, divide into rough slices with a knife.
2. Next, shift the banana slices in the freezer for about 4 hrs.
3. After that, add maple syrup, salt, frozen bananas, and vanilla extract to a food blender.
4. Now, process all ingredients until smooth.
5. Next, add walnuts to the blender.
6. Again, blend to get a crunchy texture.
7. After blending, serve instantly or transfer to a container with a lid.
8. Then, solidify this mixture in the freezer for at least 1 to 2 hrs.
9. The delicious and crunchy Maple walnut nice cream is ready.
10. Add a hint of maple syrup and garnish it with crushed walnuts before serving.

ADD-IN AND TOPPING IDEAS

Vegan chocolate chips:

• Incorporate mini vegan chocolate chips into the dessert for a sweet and crunchy taste.

Oatmeal crumble:

• Add oat crumble as a topping over the nice cream.

Coconut flakes:

• They add a tropical and chewy texture.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Pair the nice cream with vegan cookies or brownies.
• Serve it with chia seed pudding and a bowl of cooked oatmeal.
• Vegan sweet potato fries and tangy, vibrant vegan coleslaw work well with this dessert.
• Enjoy this sweet dish with quinoa and a whole-grain wrap.
• This dessert’s sweet flavor is balanced by vegan savory halloumi.
• Date and energy walnut energy bites complement this dish.

TIPS

• The bananas must be completely ripe and frozen solid for a few hours or overnight.
• Select grade-A pure maple syrup for optimal flavor.
• Don’t use fake syrups because they don’t provide the exact flavor like the original ones.
• After blending, taste the nice cream and, if you like your dessert sweeter, add extra maple syrup.
• Toast the walnuts before chopping to enhance flavor.
• Avoid overblending to prevent the nice cream from becoming too thin.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• It is not suggested to refrigerate this nice cream because it will melt easily and get mushy. Always preserve in the freezer to obtain an ideal texture.

Freezer:

• Store the nice cream in a plastic box with a lid. Place a plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the nice cream before sealing to reduce ice crystals. Freeze it only for two to four weeks.

FAQs

Can I replace the walnuts with other kinds of nuts?

• Yes, you can use cashews, pecans, or even almonds. The texture of the nice cream may remain the same, but the flavor will shift a bit.

Are ripe bananas required for this nice cream recipe?

• Ripe bananas are essential to the nice cream’s sweetness and smooth consistency. Brown spotted overripe bananas are much better because they are sweeter.

Why isn’t my nice cream smooth?

• This might be the result of not freezing the bananas completely, not using a powerful enough blender, or not blending them for long enough.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size: 1/2 cup of nice cream
Yields 4 servings
Calories 170 kcal
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 16 g
Sodium 5 mg
Fat 8 g
Protein 2 g
Total Carbohydrates 25 g