After several days of being stuck inside thanks to crazy heat and humidity, this 2 Ingredient Chocolate Nice Cream was a lifesaver in our house last week – it was even too hot to go swimming in our pool! When I found myself removing the boys from in front of the open freezer for the third time in the space of half an hour (it was nice and cold according to them!) it was time to distract them, so I decided to enlist their help to make this 2 Ingredient Chocolate Nice Cream together for our afternoon tea.
We’ve always got a container of sliced up bananas in the freezer, and I grabbed the equivalent of two whole bananas to make this ice cream. It’s sooo easy to make, simply add the frozen sliced banana to a food processor, add a little cacao powder (I used a tablespoon) and blitz for 20 – 30 seconds until the mixture becomes nice and creamy.
This recipe made enough for myself and both the boys and you can easily alter the quantities depending on how many little mouths you have to feed. Before making this Chocolate Nice Cream, it’s really important to make sure your food processor has the power to blitz the frozen banana. If you are uncertain, slice the frozen banana VERY finely and add a little to your food processor to test.
2 Ingredient Chocolate Nice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas - sliced into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon of cacao powder
Instructions
- Place the sliced banana and cacao powder into a food processor (please make sure your machine can handle blitzing frozen items) and blitz for 20 - 30 seconds or until the frozen banana and cacao have combined and are nice and creamy.
Nutrition
Thermomix 2 Ingredient Chocolate Nice Cream Instructions
- Place the sliced banana and cacao into your Thermomix bowl.
- Blitz for 20 seconds, working your way up to speed 8.
- Scrape down the sides and blitz for a further 10 seconds or until smooth and creamy.
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Vanessa
Oh wow, that sounds really simple! Does it taste too banana-ey though?
Glenda @ A Less Irritable Life
This is the best combo isn’t it? If you serve it with some fresh strawberries and a sprinkling of coconut, it’s just divine.
Lauren
Oh what a great idea!
Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers
I love how simple, healthy & delicious this is. My kind of treat! Thanks so much for sharing it on YWF too. x
EssentiallyJess
Oh that’s a great idea! I should try that. Mind you, summer seems to be on a reprieve here.
Jody at Six Little Hearts
I want it now!!!!
Lauren
Ha, me too!
Emily M Morgan
Um- yummy! Looks so creamy and delicious! I just love frozen bananas as they are but it’s a good idea to remember they have other uses.
Lauren
They are so versatile!
Ashlea @ Glamour Coastal Living
I add a little fresh mint and you have yourself choc mint icecream…delish!
Lauren
Ooh I like it!
Cailee
It’s been hot?! Oh my gosh! I wish I was where you are! It’s SO cold and snowy here! I’m SOOOOO ready for spring/ summer! …also, this looks amazing! I LOVE bananas… banana nice cream is just the best! I’m currently sipping tea out of my mug with bananas on it (which my friends got me in honor of banana ice cream)! Thanks for sharing this recipe. Love that you added chocolate!
Lauren
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could swap weather for a couple of days 😉 Thanks so much Cailee x
Kirsten @ Treat yourself sweeter
Oh I LOVE nice cream… I have kinda undone it a few times by adding a hit of Baileys lol. I also add in some of my little healthy protein cookie dough bites to make it like a cookie dough ice cream… sooooo many options. This recipe you have here my dear, is a MUST for everyone! This sounds like the perfect way to cool down…!! I hope the weather starts to get a little better- at least to be able to get into the pool!!
Lauren
Ha, nothing wrong with adding a little Baileys!
Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry
How ridiculously hot has it been here lately?! Eugh. I can see why this was the only thing you and your boys could resort to, Lauren! And what a seriously delicious treat! I love making nice cream – it’s so versatile, easy, healthy and yum. My favourite thing on a hot day is cold peppermint tea. Works every time! Here’s hoping this slightly cool change we’ve had stays around 🙂
Lauren
Oh it’s been HORRIBLE! I’ve got my fingers crossed it doesn’t heat up again x