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    Home » Recipes » Dairy-Free

    Matcha Banana Nice Cream

    Published: May 10, 2022 Modified: May 10, 2022 by Candice

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    Four scoops of green nice cream.
    Scoops of green nice cream in a pedestal glass.
    Four scoops of green nice cream.

    This Matcha Banana Nice Cream is a cold, creamy, sweet option that tastes like ice cream but is twice as nice! Plus, it's ready in just 5 minutes.

    It's infused with delicate flavors of matcha and banana, and it works with any kind of sweetener or non-dairy milk that you like, so choose your own adventure!

    Scoops of green nice cream in a pedestal glass.
    TABLE OF CONTENTS hide
    1 Why this Recipe Works
    2 Ingredients & Substitutions
    3 How to Make this Recipe
    4 FAQs
    5 Related Recipes
    6 Matcha Banana Nice Cream

    Why this Recipe Works

    Frozen bananas are the hero of nice cream. They already have a creamy mushy texture, but when frozen and blended they produce a smooth, creamy consistency that mimics the texture of ice cream.

    Frozen bananas have a mild flavor, and can be blended with many different ingredients to make all sorts of flavors of nice cream. You could sub out matcha powder for cocoa powder to make a chocolate version, for example.

    The best thing about this recipe is that you can add whatever your go-to sweetener and non-dairy milk is to make this recipe perfect for you.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    Frozen bananas, matcha, and other ingredients on spoons.

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    Matcha powder – Use culinary-grade or latte-grade matcha powder. This is matcha I like on Amazon, and here is the brand of matcha I usually use in my recipes.

    Sweetener – You want to use a liquid sweetener in this recipe and there are many options to choose from such as honey, agave nectar, simple syrup, maple syrup, or sweetened condensed milk. Learn how to make your own sweetened condensed coconut milk here, which is my personal favorite.

    Non-dairy milk - You could use almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk. Oat milk doesn't freeze as well as the other non-dairy milks, but it still works great.

    Bananas – They must be frozen for the recipe to work. You can adjust the banana flavor easily, too. For a heavier banana flavor, let the bananas ripen more before freezing. For a lighter banana flavor, freeze the bananas just when they turn fully yellow.

    How to Make this Recipe

    Nice cream is so simple to make – let's get started. Add all your ingredients to a blender and blend them on high for between 30 seconds and 1 minute until smooth.

    Green smoothie in a blender.

    You can serve it immediately for a soft-serve texture, or place the mix in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer consistency, more classic ice cream consistency.

    Scooping green nice cream from a plastic container.

    If you freeze it overnight, you will need to let it thaw at room temperature to make it scoopable again.

    FAQs

    What is nice cream made of?

    Frozen bananas and milk are the must-have ingredients for nice cream, with optional sweeteners and flavorings like matcha, chocolate, or peanut butter added in.

    Why do they call it nice cream?

    It's a play on the words 'nice' and 'ice cream', with the idea that this version of ice cream is a little bit more healthy and nutritious than regular ice cream.

    Does nice cream taste good?

    Yes! Having said this, you can't expect it to taste just like store-bought ice cream. The texture is similar but not identical, and the frozen bananas mean there is always a hint of banana flavor.

    How long does nice cream last?

    You can store nice cream frozen in the freezer for 2-3 months. I think it's best consumed fairly soon after it was made. Make sure to store in an airtight container for maximum freshness. If freezing it longer than a few hours, you will need to thaw it at room temperature before scooping.

    Does nice cream have dairy in it?

    Nice cream has milk has a core ingredient, but it is usually non-dairy milk.

    How ripe should bananas be for nice cream?

    They should be ripe but not overripe (like they would be for banana bread for example). You should freeze them just as they turn fully yellow.

    Four scoops of green nice cream.

    Related Recipes

    Keep cooling down with these refreshing and scrumptious dairy-free treats.

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    Four scoops of green nice cream.
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    Matcha Banana Nice Cream

    If you want to indulge in a treat, this Matcha Banana Nice Cream is a cold, creamy option that tastes like ice cream but is twice as nice!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Japanese
    Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 198kcal
    Author: Candice

    Equipment

    • High Speed Blender

    Ingredients

    • 3 bananas frozen
    • 1 tablespoon culinary grade matcha powder
    • 1 teaspoon sweetener like simple syrup, maple syrup, condensed milk*
    • ⅓ cup non-dairy milk like almond, soy, coconut, oat**

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute until smooth.
    • Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or place in the freezer 1 to 2 hours for a firmer consistency. If you freeze it overnight, you will need to let it thaw at room temperature to make it scoopable.

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    Notes

    * You can use this recipe for sweetened condensed coconut milk or another liquid sweetener like maple syrup, simple syrup, or agave.
    ** Although I make this recipe often with oat milk, the texture is smoother with other non-dairy milk.
    To adjust the banana flavor:
    • For more banana flavor, let the bananas overripen before freezing.
    • For less banana flavor, freeze bananas just as they fully turn yellow.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 643IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Jo

      August 16, 2022 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this last night, and it was fantastic. Great texture, recipe is easily adjustable and I just love the matcha and banana combination. I never thought of doing that before!

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      • Candice

        August 16, 2022 at 12:22 pm

        So glad you liked it, Jo... thank you for taking the time to share!

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