Dessert

Mint Chocolate Spirulina Nice Cream

Name: Mint Chocolate Spirulina Nice Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 2 large frozen bananas; 1/2 teaspoon spirulina powder; 1/4 cup monkfruit sugar substitute; 1/2 teaspoon mint extract or a handful of fresh mint leaves; Optional toppings: dark chocolate or cacao crisps

My secret ingredient for this Mint Chocolate Nice Cream’s earthy green tone is spirulina! 🌱🍫 Frozen bananas give it a creamy base, mint brings the fresh flavor, and dark chocolate makes a delicious finishing touch. I originally shared this for Earth Month, a little reminder to celebrate plants and get creative in the kitchen. Whip it up, grab your toppings, and make it your own!

By Cheryl Martinez

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THE RECIPE

Mint Chocolate Spirulina Nice Cream

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⏱ Prep 10 min♨ Cook 0 minTotal 10 minYield: 2 servings

What you'll need

2servings

2 large frozen bananas
1/2 teaspoon spirulina powder
1/4 cup monkfruit sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon mint extract or a handful of fresh mint leaves
Optional toppings: dark chocolate or cacao crisps

Let's get cooking!

Ensure your bananas are peeled, sliced, and frozen ahead of time.
In a blender or food processor, combine the frozen bananas, spirulina powder, monk fruit sugar substitute, and mint extract or fresh mint leaves. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Scoop the nice cream into bowls.
Top with vegan dark chocolate chunks, chips, or cacao crisps. Enjoy immediately or freeze for later.

Kitchen notes, swaps & serving ideas

That little green ingredient

Spirulina gives this nice cream its distinctive color. Use a food product suitable for eating and follow the recipe quantity; more powder can change the flavor. This dessert still contains the sugars naturally present in bananas.

Freeze the bananas first

Peel and slice the bananas before freezing them. Small pieces are easier for the blender to work with than whole frozen bananas. Ripe bananas give a sweeter base than very green ones.

Fresh mint or extract

The recipe offers fresh mint or mint extract. Start with the listed option rather than assuming they have the same strength by volume. Blend, taste and adjust gently so the mint doesn’t overpower the banana and chocolate.

Bring back the creaminess

Stop the machine before scraping the sides. Serve immediately for a softer texture, or transfer to a covered freezer container. If it becomes very firm, soften briefly before scooping; a quick reblend with a small splash of plant milk can help the texture.

Keep exploring nice cream

Dark chocolate chunks, chips or cacao crisps add a lovely contrast. For another easy frozen-fruit dessert, try my strawberry nice cream. Different fruit, same invitation to have fun with the toppings!