Summer Peach Nice Cream Recipe

Summer is all about enjoying the outdoors, soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying yummy cool treats. Traditionally popsicles and ice cream were the highlight of my childhood summers. Freeze Pops were the best. 🍦

As I learn more about nutrition and health, I discovered that many cold desserts have artificial flavors, chemicals, and heavy amounts of dairy in them. Don’t get me wrong, I love dairy, but I try to stay away from the conventional kind and opt for organic, grass-fed, and full-fat every time. I also enjoy lots of non-dairy, vegan options when it comes to filling that rich, creamy craving in my food. 

Dessert are also supposed to be enjoyed as T R E A T S, not something we expect after every meal or to replace things that actually nurture our health and hydration (cooling veggies and water). Fruit has become somewhat of a go-to dessert for me. It gives me that sweetness I’m looking for without all the added junk that ends up making me feel anxious and bloaty. 

If you also enjoy healthier summer dessert options without compromising on that sweet flavor….this recipe is for you. 

I love creamy, milky things, but I also know that dairy can upset my stomach with bloating, cause acne, and is filled with estrogen-like chemicals that throw off my hormones. 👋🏻 Meet Nice Cream. If you haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing Nice Cream yet, you need to try it ASAP. It has all of the qualities of your typical sundae, but healthier. 

Nice Cream is made of just frozen bananas. WHAT?! Yes, that’s it. The flavors, texture, colors, and toppings all depend on what you’re feeling that day. So, think of it as a thicker, creamier smoothie bowl. The base remains the same but the flavors are endless. 

Here I chose ingredients that are traditionally Summery and blend nicely together: Peach, Basil & Pistachio  🍑🌱 The flavor combination here was like that moment from Ratatouille when Remy has fireworks going off in his mouth (not as visual for me, but you get the picture). It made me feel like I was creating a dish for a fancy restaurant, but obviously without the hard work. 

Let’s Start Blending

The first thing I did was make sure to have my fruit frozen ahead of time. I had about 4 bananas and 2 peaches in total and an extra peach for topping. I cut everything up into bite sized pieces, put them into glass containers, and popped them in the freezer overnight.

Once frozen, remove from the freezer and gather all of your ingredients: frozen fruit, basil, fresh peaches, pistachio nuts, pure maple syrup, and canned coconut milk (organic if possible).

Measure out 2 cups of frozen bananas and toss into your blender. Next, measure out 2 cups of frozen peaches and add to the blender as well. I made sure to cut up the fruit into small pieces so that they were easier to fill my measuring cups. To sweeten up the Nice Cream, I added 1 tbsp of organic maple syrup.

When all of your ingredients are in your blender, blend on high (or in smoothie mode) for about 1 minute. You may have to use a spoon or tamper (if you have a Vitamix) to scrap/push down the ingredients into the blade. Continue blending and when all of the ingredients are blended well, your Nice Cream should resemble a very thick smoothie or slightly melted ice cream. 

Then, take your Nice Cream and put it in a freezer-friendly container. Make sure to smooth over the top so that it resembles a carton of ice cream. Take the container and pop in the freezer for at least 30-60 minutes. I only put mine in for 30 minutes (because I was impatient lol) and I wished I would’ve waited for it to freeze a little more. 

Bowl Up

After your Banana Peach Nice Cream has hardened for at least an hour, remove from the freezer to be served immediately. This is my favorite part because the toppings are endless. I choose toppings for this recipe that compliment the peach flavors in the mixture and are traditional Summer ingredients. 

You’re ready to serve! I thinly sliced some basil here to really bring out the sweetness in the peaches. I also sliced up some fresh peaches to balance out the cold temperature of the Nice Cream. I also sprinkled some chopped pistachios to add a little crunchy texture.

As an option, you can also put a dollop of coconut cream on the top. Start by refrigerating a can of coconut milk or cream for at least a few hours, open the can, and scoop out the top layer. The coconut milk should resemble thick cream. I didn’t do it here, but I did once I had my 2nd serving. 😏

Now, it’s your turn. Try this recipe, experiment with different toppings and make sure to tag me on IG → @jeannadanielscoaching.