Blueberry Nice Cream
This blueberry nice cream scoops and swirls just like soft-serve ice cream, straight from the photo. Frozen bananas blend into a thick purple cream studded with real blueberry pieces. It is naturally sweet, fruity, and cold. No ice cream maker. No added sugar. Just fruit and a blender.
Why You'll Love This
Tastes like soft-serve ice cream, made from fruit only.
No added sugar, no dairy, no churning.
Anti-inflammatory blueberries in every spoonful.
Kids love it. Meal-prep friendly.
Anti-Inflammatory & Mediterranean Recipes
Blueberry Nice Cream
- Prep5 min
- Cook0 minutes
- Total5 min
- Servings2 servings
- Calories165 kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Slice ripe bananas into coins and freeze at least 4 hours, or overnight. Freeze the blueberries too.
- Add the frozen banana slices, frozen blueberries, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Add 2 tbsp almond milk. Blend, stopping to scrape down the sides. Add the last tbsp of milk only if needed.
- Keep blending until thick, smooth, and swirly like soft-serve. This takes 2–3 minutes. Be patient.
- Scoop into glasses or bowls immediately, top with fresh blueberries, and serve. For firmer scoops, freeze 30 minutes first.
Notes & Tips
- Use spotty ripe bananas. They are sweeter, so you need zero added sugar.
- Add the milk one spoon at a time. Too much liquid turns nice cream into a smoothie.
- A food processor gives the thickest texture. A high-speed blender works too.
- Let frozen fruit sit 5 minutes on the counter before blending. It blends much easier.
- Serve right away for soft-serve texture, or freeze 30–60 minutes for scoopable.
- Nutrition: Per serving (estimate):
- Nutrition: Net Carbohydrates: 36g
- Nutrition: These are estimates and will vary with exact ingredients and portion sizes.
- Fridge: not recommended. Nice cream melts fast. Eat fresh.
- Freezer: store in an airtight container up to 1 week. Let sit 10 minutes on the counter before scooping.
Variations & serving ideas
- Nut-free: use oat milk or coconut milk instead of almond milk.
- Extra protein: add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Different berry: swap blueberries for frozen strawberries, raspberries, or mango.
- Creamier: add 1 tbsp almond butter or coconut cream.
- Chocolate twist: add 1 tbsp cocoa powder for blueberry-chocolate nice cream.
Storage
- freeze banana slices in portion bags so you can blend anytime.
- The Secret to Thick, Scoopable Nice Cream
- The secret is minimal liquid and frozen-ripe fruit. Most people add too much milk and end up with a smoothie. Start with just 2 tablespoons and let the blender do the work. Scrape, tamp, and blend in pulses. The bananas need a minute to break down, then suddenly turn into thick cream. Ripe frozen bananas are the whole trick — they bring the sweetness and the body.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · makes 2 servings
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Total fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fibre | 6 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make nice cream without a high-speed blender?
Yes. A food processor actually works better for nice cream. A regular blender works too — just stop often, scrape down, and add milk one spoon at a time.
Why is my nice cream runny?
Too much liquid. Add milk one tablespoon at a time, and make sure both the bananas and blueberries were fully frozen. Soft or thawed fruit makes it soupy.
Is nice cream healthy?
Yes. This one is just fruit, a splash of almond milk, lemon, and vanilla — no added sugar, no dairy, no preservatives. Blueberries add antioxidants and fiber.
More questions about this recipe
How long does it take to make Blueberry Nice Cream?
About 5 minutes in total: 5 minutes of prep.
What ingredients do I need for Blueberry Nice Cream?
You need bananas, frozen blueberries, blueberries, unsweetened almond milk, lemon juice and vanilla extract. The recipe card lists every ingredient with exact amounts.
How should I store leftovers?
Freezer: store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
How many servings does this recipe make?
It makes 2 servings.
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