When we tell you about that this chocolate banana chia pudding is like a little cup of happiness, you have to believe us. Imagine diving into a creamy breakfast, snack, or dessert that is both totally delicious and packed with health benefits. Who doesn’t want to indulge in a sweet treat and be healthy at the same time? If only everything on the planet was like that, right?

To get started, let’s talk about those small but mighty chia seeds. Chia seeds are great sources of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein, among a few other vitamins and minerals. They work to keep you feeling full and satisfied for longer, which can help reduce snacking and weight gain. Did we mention they chia seeds are antioxidant superstars? Well, they are! Add in that ripe banana, to the mix and the benefits go up a notch.

Not only does the banana bring natural sweetness, but it’s also packed with potassium, which may help regulate blood pressure and keep those muscles happy. Plus, bananas have mood-boosting properties that may naturally elevate serotonin levels. And let’s not forget about that raw cacao powder, which offers an impressive antioxidant profile, which is integral to keeping your cells healthy and safe from free radical damage. Mix all of these ingredients, plus a few others, together and you have a creamy breakfast, snack, or dessert that you can enjoy guilt-free.

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Is there anything better than ice cream? Whether it is a cold winter day or hot summer night, there is no wrong time to enjoy ice cream. It is the year round treat that is universally loved by everyone. People who are lactose intolerant cannot resist ice cream, even if it means a night of bloating and gas. We have some good news for the lactose intolerant people, and it is that the ice cream recipes in this article are 100% dairy-free. 

Does dairy-free, raw vegan ice cream sound too good to be true? Not only is banana ice cream much healthier than regular ice cream, but it is also just as delicious. Don’t knock it until you try it because these simple, no-churn creations will satisfy your ice cream craving and leave you feeling nice and light after enjoying it. 

What Is Nice Cream?

Simply put, nice cream is ice cream that is nice to your body. It isn’t technically ice cream, but it does have the same creamy texture that you know and love. Nice cream usually has the base of frozen bananas, which you blend until thick and creamy. The ingredients you blend with the frozen bananas will determine the flavor profile. You can do everything from chocolate banana nice cream to salted caramel banana nice cream. You can even blend bananas with a little vanilla extract and call it a day!

If you are a banana lover, then nice cream will satisfy your ice cream craving. You can make it in a pinch because you only need the ingredients and a blender. Depending on how frozen you want the nice cream, you can spoon the blended banana mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for a couple hours to really firm up. That is what you want to do if you want perfect scoops. If you enjoy a texture that is more akin to frozen yogurt, you can enjoy it straight out of the food processor or blender. To get your started, take a look at the following recipes, all of which are dairy-free, raw vegan, and completely cleanse-approved. 

3-Ingredient Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

Can you believe this chocolate banana ice cream is 100% raw vegan? Of course you can because we just told you all of these ice creams are exactly that! Made with bananas, cacao, and raw almond butter, this is to die for!

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Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

Raw vegan, paleo, and dairy-free, this strawberry banana ice cream is the perfect dessert to cool you down from the inside out when it’s hot outside.

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Banana Pineapple Ice Cream

A true taste of the tropics! A healthy, non-alcoholic rendition of a piña colada, minus the coconut. However, you can always add fresh coconut meat or desiccated coconut to the recipe to achieve a similar flavor to that classic cocktail. 

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Raw Vegan Butter Pecan Ice Cream.

No butter, but there are pecans in this healthier rendition of a classically unhealthy dessert. Making the dairy-free, raw vegan version of butter pecan ice cream is as easy as 1,2, 3! Get out the food processor and blend away!

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Banana Coconut Ginger Ice Cream

Serve up a bowl of this luxurious, raw vegan banana ginger coconut ice cream. You don’t even need an ice cream maker!

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Some people are skeptical of homemade, raw vegan ice cream recipes. They don’t want the ice cream to have a liquid-like consistency, and rightly so. Nobody wants to slurp up soupy ice cream, but you don’t have to worry about this with this recipe. You can enjoy it straight out of the food processor if you prefer the consistency of soft serve, or you can freeze it until it’s firm enough to scoop.

Is it wrong to enjoy ice cream when the weather is cold? We think there is no better time to enjoy the good stuff! The reason for that is because cold weather prevents the ice cream from melting quickly. That is up for debate, but you know what isn’t up for debate? The flavor of this ice cream! It has rich notes of chocolate that pair beautifully with the nuttiness of the raw almond butter. Because bananas are so sweet, you don’t have to add extra sweetener like raw agave nectar or grade A maple syrup, but you can if you so desire.

As for how you make the ice cream, we encourage that you blend the ingredients in a food processor, unless you have a high-speed blender. A Vitamix will get the job done because it has the power to pulverize the frozen bananas. You may need the tamper in order to fully incorporate the ingredients in the blender, whereas you may need to scrape down the sides when using a food processor. Whichever appliance you use, one thing is for sure: the flavors will be bold and keep you coming back, bite after bite.

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Chia pudding will always be one of our favorite recipes to make. There are so many options and it involves very little prep time. Chia pudding makes for a great healthy snack, breakfast, or even dessert, depending on how you flavor it. In the past, we’ve made coconut, pumpkin spice, vanilla, maple, and other chia puddings, but we have yet to do a chocolate banana variation. Needless to say, we are very excited about this!

Instead of using sugary, processed chocolate chips for the chocolate flavor, this recipe calls for raw cacao powder. Despite the bitter flavor profile, this recipe is still wonderfully sweet because of the bananas and maple syrup. You can always add more maple syrup if the bitter chocolate flavor proves to be too intense for your palate. With everything else that goes into this recipe, your taste buds shouldn’t have any issues. Well, they may just make you want more of the chia pudding!

The way you make the chia pudding is really up to you. This recipe calls for whisking the dry ingredients in a bowl and then slowly combining them with the wet ingredients. Cover the mixture, leave in the fridge overnight, and then enjoy in the morning. If you want to enjoy the chia pudding sooner, you can combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blitz until you achieve a pudding-like consistency. This is not necessary, but it is a viable option. Now…let’s make some chia pudding!

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This week on Dherbs Kitchen, Chef RedBeard walks us through how to make a Chocolate Banana Avocado Smoothie!

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This week, The Hairy Arm Chef shows us how to make RAW VEGAN Banana Chocolate “NICE” Cream!

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This recipe goes to show you that you can have your dessert and drink it too. We had to modify that saying a little bit to accommodate this recipe for a raw vegan chocolate banana smoothie. Imagine any chocolate milkshake you’ve ever had. Now, imagine it tasting better than you remember; that’s this recipe. Not only does it taste delicious, but it’s also beneficial for your health. Made with bananas, cashews, grade A maple syrup, and raw cacao powder, this smoothie is a wonderful sweet treat for anyone following a raw vegan diet.

If you want to amp up the health benefits and add a little kick to this smoothie, we encourage you to add a dash of cayenne. Get on that sweet heat train! Chocolate and chili is a classic culinary pairing, and quite a surprise for your taste buds. The rich, slightly bitter flavor of the cacao pairs beautifully with the spice and pepperiness of the cayenne. Don’t feel pressured to add cayenne, but it may change your life. That’s all we’re saying. Enjoy!

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When it comes to treating yourself to desserts on the raw vegan diet, many people think it’s impossible. Well, friends, we love the sweets and a no diet will get in the way of indulging in them. You simply have to find ways to make the diet work for you. For this chocolate mousse recipe, we use the creamy combo of avocado and banana. The banana, maple syrup, vanilla, and chocolate completely mask the avocado’s flavor, so don’t be afraid. This isn’t simply chocolate guacamole; rather, this is a chocolaty gift from the raw vegan culinary pros.

When you decide to make this mousse, it’s very important to use a ripe avocado. You don’t want to use an underripe avocado because it isn’t as creamy and doesn’t mash as easy. It also has a more assertive, bitter flavor that doesn’t cater to your mousse. The cacao can be quite intense, especially for those who are not used to the bitter chocolate flavor. There are no added sweeteners, which is why this recipe incorporates bananas and grade A maple syrup. If you need the mousse to be a little sweeter, simply add maple syrup little by little until you reach your desired level of sweetness.

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We never thought that two ingredients could taste so good! Let us introduce you to nice cream, an easy raw-vegan ice cream that is dairy-free and ready in minutes. Frozen bananas are your base, so make sure to peel and chop them the night before in order to yield a luscious nice cream consistency.

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Breakfast can prove difficult for some because of the uncertainty of what to make. What will provide nutrition? What will hold you over until lunch? That’s why it can be beneficial to make breakfast ahead of time. Enter this chocolate banana chia seed pudding, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and lots of fiber.

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