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.
![Vegan blueberry ice cream in halved cantaloupes.](https://thishealthytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Three-IngredientBlueberryNiceCreaminCantaloupeBowls-scaled.jpeg)
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.
![Vegan blueberry ice cream in a plastic container.](https://thishealthytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Three-IngredientBlueberryNiceCreaminCantaloupeBowls-1-scaled.jpeg)
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
Vegan Blueberry Ice Cream
![Blueberry nice cream in a cantaloupe.](https://thishealthytable.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/blueberry-nice-cream-720x720.jpg)
This blueberry nice cream with almond milk in a cantaloupe bowl is a delicious and healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 cantaloupes (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.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 222Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 46mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 7gSugar: 40gProtein: 4g
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!