Description
A creamy and nutritious chickpea ice cream that offers a delicious alternative to traditional ice cream without bananas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup coconut milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings (chocolate chips, nuts, fruit)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the chickpeas, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into a suitable container and freeze for at least 4 hours (or until solid).
- Once frozen, remove from the freezer and let it sit for a few minutes to soften slightly.
- Use the Ninja Creami to process the frozen mixture according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a creamy consistency.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, or refreeze for a firmer texture.
Notes
Chill the ingredients for the best texture. Adjust sweetness to your liking. For variations, consider chocolate, mint, or spiced options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg