Creamy Valentine Nice Cream Bowl Recipe with Pomegranate and Crushed Cookies
A quick and easy dairy-free frozen treat featuring a creamy banana base topped with tart pomegranate seeds and crunchy crushed cookies, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any cozy occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite dairy-free milk)
- 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup crushed cookies (buttery shortbread or chocolate chip recommended)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Freeze Your Bananas: Peel and slice about 3 large ripe bananas into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare Pomegranate Seeds: While bananas freeze, gently remove seeds from a fresh pomegranate. Set aside about 1/2 cup for topping. If using frozen seeds, thaw completely and pat dry.
- Crush Cookies: Place 1/2 cup of your favorite crunchy cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them gently with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy pan.
- Blend the Nice Cream Base: Add frozen banana slices to your blender or food processor. Pour in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of almond milk. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add an extra tablespoon of almond milk if too thick.
- Sweeten if Desired: Taste your nice cream. If you want it sweeter, add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup and blend briefly to combine.
- Assemble Your Bowl: Spoon the creamy banana nice cream into serving bowls. Top generously with pomegranate seeds and crushed cookies. Add dark chocolate shavings on top if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy right away for the best creamy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 days and let soften slightly before serving.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and texture. Freeze bananas sliced to ease blending. Pulse blender slowly to avoid overheating. If thicker texture desired, freeze blended nice cream for 15 minutes before serving. Substitute almond milk with oat or coconut milk for different flavor. Use gluten-free cookies or chopped nuts for gluten-free option. Maple syrup can replace honey for vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (half of the
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
Keywords: nice cream, banana ice cream, dairy-free dessert, vegan dessert, Valentine's Day recipe, pomegranate, crushed cookies, healthy treat