I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for (Dairy-free) Ice-Cream!!

Summer is just around the corner and things are starting to heat up around here!Whether you are vegan, lactose intolerant, or just looking for a healthier alternative to regular ice-cream, you must check out the below recipes. Using bananas as a base instead of dairy, the sky is the limit when it comes to the different variations of frozen treats you can create in your own kitchen. Whatever your flavor of choice, simply modify the recipes below to get the taste you crave!

Choco-Banana “Ice-Cream” (serves 2)

2 ripe bananas (ripe = naturally sweet)

1 heaping tbsp of raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)

1 tray of ice-cubes

Stevia to taste (approx 5-6 drops) – or your natural sweetener of choice

1 tsp of pure almond extract (optional)

1/4 cup of almond milk to facilitate blending

Blend all ingredients using a high-speed blender

Enjoy immediately while cold or store in the freezer for later!

Choco-Banana "Ice-Cream"

Vanilla Chai “Ice-Cream” (serves two)

2 ripe bananas (ripe = naturally sweet)

1 tbsp of raw tahini

1 tsp of pure vanilla extract

1 tray of ice cubes

1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp of ground cardamom

Stevia to taste ( approx 5-6 drops) – or your natural sweetener of choice

1/4 cup of almond milk to facilitate blending

Blend all ingredients using a high-speed blender

Enjoy immediately while cold or store in the freezer for later.

Vanilla Chai "Ice-Cream"

Hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

xo Elaine