This vegan blueberry ice cream, made with almond milk and served in a cantaloupe bowl, is a delicious and healthy snack or dessert.
This recipe is often called "nice cream" - if you've never heard of that, it's basically an ice cream like treat that is dairy-free and vegan. The base, as it is in this recipe, is usually frozen bananas.
Nice cream is perfect for people who are lactose intolerant (*raises hand), vegan, or looking for a less sugary alternative to regular ice cream. I've tried lots of lactose-free ice creams-they taste like watered-down sadness.
While you need to like bananas to like this nice cream recipe, I think you'll find it really hits the creamy + sweet combo in the same way ice cream does.
This recipe is purposefully added-sugar-free, but if you want it to be sweeter, a drizzle of honey or agave will work.
Vegan Blueberry Ice Cream Ingredients
This recipe is super simple and only calls for a few ingredients! You'll need:
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 cantaloupe
How to Make Vegan Ice Cream
Making this vegan blueberry ice cream only requires a few steps. It does need to spend some time in the freezer, though, if you want an ice cream-like consistency! Follow these instructions:
- Blend the bananas, almond milk, and blueberries in a food processor or blender till fully combined.
- Spread the blueberry mixture evenly in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for at least 3 hours, if you want a firmer consistency.
- Half the cantaloupe and scoop out the seeds. Scoop the ice cream into the cantaloupe bowls to serve.
More Vegan Dessert Recipes
If you love healthy vegan recipes, check out these delicious desserts - they're some of my favorites!
- Grilled Pineapple with Lime Mint Sauce
- Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Covered Dates
- Vegan Chocolate Milkshake
- Blueberry Basil Coconut Milk Popsicles
Blueberry Nice Cream in Cantaloupe
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 2 cantaloupes halved (1 melon makes 2 bowls)
Instructions
- Blend the bananas, almond milk, and blueberries in a food processor or blender, till fully combined.
- Spread the blueberry mixture evenly in a freezer safe container.
- Freeze for at least 3 hours, if you want a firmer consistency.
- Halve the cantaloupe and scoop out the seeds. Scoop the ice cream into the cantaloupe bowls to serve.
Jennie says
What other fruit can be used instead of cantaloupe?
EW says
If you want another fruit to serve as a "bowl" watermelon or honeydew could work!