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Recipes for nice creams: make your own ice cream in 5 minutes

Prepare Nicecream in blender

Can ice cream be a sin? Not with Nicecreams. Vegan, gluten-, lactose- and industrial sugar-free, Nicecreams are the healthy ice cream treat for young and old. And thanks to the quick preparation in a high-speed blender, you no longer have to stand in line at the ice cream parlor on hot summer days . Try out my 5 favorite Nicecream recipes and open your own ice cream factory.

Nicecream: Recipes at a glance

Nicecream base: peeled frozen bananas

I prefer to use frozen bananas as base for my Nicecream recipes. They provide a nice creamy consistency, but without any cream at all. It's important that you peel the bananas before freezing them. Cut them into slices - no wider than 1.5 cm - Put them in the freezer.
Tip 1: It's best to freeze several bananas at once, because once you've made Nicecream, you or your family will want more.
Tip 2:If you want to use other fruits as a frozen base - e. G. mangos, strawberries or wild berries, make sure that the frozen fruits are not larger than raspberries. This makes mixing much easier.

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Nicecream recipes with frozen bananas

Prepare Nicecream in a high-speed blender

All you need is a powerful blender, which ideally can also mix at low speeds. Not every high-performance blender can do this! Depending on the container shape of your blender, different minimum amounts are necessary for the Nicecream preparation. While you can use the Vitamix TNC 5200 or the Vitamix E310 to make small amounts of ice cream starting at 400 ml, the Vitamix Pro 750, for example, requires 800 ml.

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Nicecream recipe: Strawberry delight

My very first Nicecream was an instant success - two ingredients are enough already: Strawberries and bananas. My family loves this combination, which can be quickly transformed into a gourmet version with a few chocolate shavings and some fresh mint. If the strawberries are very sour, just add some maple syrup.

Nicecream recipe with strawberries

"Strawberry Lust"
Prep Time 10 Min
Perform Time 5 Min
Total Time 15 Min
Amount 550 ml
Calories 450 kcal
Cuisine Nicecream
Author Svenja from GrueneSmoothies.com
Nicecream recipes: Nicecream with strawberry, banana, chocolate chips and mint.
5 / 5 out of 1262 Reviews
 

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas peeled, chopped, frozen
  • 200 g strawberries
 

Instruction

  1. First put the ingredients in the container, then add the frozen bananas.
  2. Continue blending at maximum speed until a uniform consistency is achieved. If the blades run dry, simply push the mixture back to the blades using the tamper.
  3. The Nicecream is ready when you can see a "flower" while blending - i.e. all ingredients have been blended uniformly.
  4. Then pour the nicecream into glasses and top with grated chocolate and mint. The nicecream melts very quickly, be sure to enjoy this treat right away.

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Nicecream recipes with frozen bananas

Nicecream recipe: Mangomania

A fruit sorbet to get down on your knees. Mango, banana and ginger harmonize in the finest way possible, to round it all off - rub some lemon zest over it. Before the first spoon Rreaches your mouth, the nose is already seduced.

Nicecream recipe with mango

"Mangomania"
Prep Time 10 Min
Perform Time 5 Min
Total Time 15 Min
Amount 600 ml
Calories 507 kcal
Cuisine Nicecream
Author Svenja from GrueneSmoothies.com
Nicecream recipes: Nicecream with mango, banana, lime and ginger.
5 / 5 out of 1176 Reviews
 

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas peeled, chopped, frozen
  • 300 g mango, without core and peel ripe, peeled and without core
  • juice and zest of one lime
  • 1 piece of ginger
 

Instruction

  1. First put the ingredients in the container, then add the frozen bananas.
  2. Continue blending at maximum speed until a uniform consistency is achieved. If the blades run dry, simply push the mixture back to the blades using the tamper.
  3. The Nicecream is ready when you can see a "flower" while blending - i.e. all ingredients have been blended uniformly.
  4. Then pour the Nicecream into glasses and top with lime zest. The Nicecream melts very quickly, be sure to enjoy this treat right away.

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Tropical nicecream delight with mango, lime and ginger

Nicecream recipe: Chocolate Express

Espresso, hazelnuts and cocoa - this combination is darn great and replaces my afternoon espresso in the summer. Warning: Not for children due to the caffeine content!

Nicecream recipe with cocoa powder and coffee

"Chocolate Express"
Prep Time 10 Min
Perform Time 5 Min
Total Time 15 Min
Amount 430 ml
Calories 660 kcal
Cuisine Nicecream
Author Svenja from GrueneSmoothies.com
Nicecream with banana, coffee and cocoa
5 / 5 out of 1220 Reviews
 

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas peeled, chopped, frozen
  • 1 double espresso
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder raw
  • 2 medjool dates stemmed
 

Instruction

  1. Boil double espresso - e.g. with a moka pot. Allow to cool.
  2. Pit Medjool dates and add to container along with frozen bananas and cocoa powder.
  3. Add the cold espresso.
  4. Continue blending at maximum speed until a uniform consistency is achieved. If the blades run dry, simply push the mixture back to the blades using the tamper.
  5. The Nicecream is ready when you can see a "flower" while blending - i.e. all ingredients have been blended uniformly.
  6. Then pour the Nicecream into glasses and top with chopped hazelnuts. The Nicecream melts very quickly, be sure to enjoy this treat right away.

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For coffee lovers to fall in love: Espresso nicecream with cocoa and hazelnuts

Nicecream recipe: raspberry heaven

On hot summer days the kids get up later, sometimes we have raspberry nicecream for breakfast - within seconds I am the best mother in the world "My mom can make better raspberry ice cream then the ice cream parlor " - that's a great way to start the day!

Nicecream recipe with raspberries

"Raspberry Heaven"
Prep Time 10 Min
Perform Time 5 Min
Total Time 15 Min
Amount 500 ml
Calories 490 kcal
Cuisine Nicecream
Author Svenja from GrüneSmoothies.de
Nicecream recipes raspberry banana
5 / 5 out of 1126 Reviews
 

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas peeled, chopped, frozen
  • 125 g raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
 

Instruction

  1. First put the ingredients in the container, then add the frozen bananas.
  2. Continue blending at maximum speed until a uniform consistency is achieved. If the blades run dry, simply push the mixture back to the blades using the tamper.
  3. The Nicecream is ready when you can see a "flower" while blending - i.e. all ingredients have been blended uniformly.
  4. Then pour the Nicecream into glasses and top with raspberries and hemp seeds. The nicecream melts very quickly, be sure to enjoy this treat right away.

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Pink nicecream in a glass with raspberries and hemp seeds as topping

Nicecream recipe: Blueberry Nights

While searching for a nicecream recipe with blueberries, I was simply inspired by the color, scent and aesthetics of lavender. The result is an incredible fusion of blueberries and lavender flowers - definitely a WOW dessert for late summer evenings.

Nicecream recipe with blueberries and almond milk

"Blueberry Nights"
Prep Time 10 Min
Perform Time 5 Min
Total Time 15 Min
Amount 600 ml
Calories 420 kcal
Cuisine Nicecream
Author Svenja from GrueneSmoothies.com
Nicecream recipes: Nicecream with banana, blueberry, lavender and almond milk.
5 / 5 out of 1102 Reviews
 

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas peeled, chopped, frozen
  • 125 g blueberries fresh
  • 1 tsp lavender flowers fresh
  • 150 ml almond milk
 

Instruction

  1. First put the ingredients in the container, then add the frozen bananas.
  2. Continue blending at maximum speed until a uniform consistency is achieved. If the blades run dry, simply push the mixture back to the blades using the tamper.
  3. The Nicecream is ready when you can see a "flower" while blending - i.e. all ingredients have been blended uniformly.
  4. Then pour the Nicecream into glasses and top with edible flowers. The Nicecream melts very quickly, be sure to enjoy this treat right away.

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Sunken in Blueberry Nights: Nicecream with blueberries and lavender

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Svenja from GrueneSmoothies.com

Green smoothies have been my replacement for morning cerals since 2009. They are inspiring, delicious and speak for themselves. They fit into our lives with five kids and lots of joy in creative healthy cooking. I really love to prepare or create new smoothies. Inspired by the Green Smoothie, I combine two of my passions with my job: taking pictures and working with food.

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83 | Comment(s)

7/19/2024
Andreas
Good morning,

today I'd like to make nice cream with raspberries (it's going to be 31° and we'll have guests over). My question is, can I add some cold, unwhipped cream to make the cream even smoother? Thank you in advance for your response and many thanks for the many great recipes on your website (I've tried the vegetable smoothies, all of them are excellent and very refreshing, except the one with tomato, which wasn't for me).
7/22/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Andreas,

thank you very much for your comment and the lovely recipe feedback. We really appreciate it!
Feel free to add a dash of cream to the Nicecream; just be careful not to make it too runny.

Best regards,
Carla
7/16/2024
Ulrike
Hello dear ones,

tried the recipe with espresso. Unfortunately, it was too liquid. What did I do wrong?
Best regards, Ulrike
7/17/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Ulrike,
the amount of espresso was probably too much and/or the amount of frozen bananas too little. Those are definitely the two factors to adjust in order to achieve a firmer texture in the Nicecream.

Best regards,
Carla
7/2/2024
Moni
Hello Carla,
I have most of the fruit as a frozen option in the freezer (strawberries, mango cubes, raspberries, blueberries) because I harvest and collect a lot myself (not the mango ;-) and freeze it for storage.
Can I just use this frozen fruit in the recipes and leave the bananas unfrozen instead? Or will the ratio be off then?
Best regards, Moni.
7/3/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Moni,

thank you for your question. It should work if the bananas are not frozen by then. In terms of the ratio, you'll just have to give it a try.

Enjoy and savor it!
Carla
6/9/2024
Silke
Hello, did I do something wrong if my ice cream turned rock hard? Do you have any tips on how to make it a bit safer?
Best regards, Silke
6/10/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Silke,

rock-hard Nicecream - I've never had that before! Which recipe did you try? My first tip would be to let the frozen fruits thaw for a few minutes before blending.

Best regards,
Carla
6/12/2024
Silke
The raspberry recipe with sliced frozen bananas and fresh raspberries ☺️.
6/14/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Silke,

okay - then let the frozen bananas thaw for a few minutes or add some liquid - e.g. cream or as a vegan alternative, plant-based milk?

Which blender did you use to make the nice cream?

Best regards,
Carla
6/15/2024
Silke
Braun K 3000 Type 3210, 950 watts, yes, it can handle soy cream or soy vanilla milk.
6/17/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Silke,

did you succeed with the nice cream?
I just looked at the appliance with which you made the nice cream. It's not a high-speed blender, but a multi kitchen machine. That might have been the reason - the mixing attachment simply lacks the power.

Best regards,
Carla
6/17/2024
Silke
Ok, I was hoping my blender would manage it.
9/13/2023
Sibylle
Thank you, I have already experimented with nice cream (it also works for raw cakes, in which case the bananas are not frozen). I have had good experiences with using 1 part mango and 2-3 parts soaking water, blending everything together. The Vitamix, in my case usually the Turboblend and mostly the 1.4L container, makes everything nice and creamy. With a high-speed blender, you don't even need to soak for a long time.
9/14/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Sybille,

great - thank you for sharing your experience. It might be interesting for others as well.
Best regards,
Carla
9/11/2023
Sibylle
Hello everyone!
What if I only have dried raw mango available for making mango nice cream? Can I soak it in water? If yes, what would be the ratio to achieve a similar consistency to the recipe and fresh mango?
9/13/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Sibylle,

thank you for your question. You would definitely need to soak the dried mango pieces in water - you may also consider blending some of the soaking water with the mango. Since I have never made nice cream with dried fruits myself, I can't provide you with specific measurements. You would have to experiment on your own.

Best regards,
Carla
8/15/2023
Annette
Great! Thank you very much.
8/15/2023
Annette
Please translate: Hello, dear ones,
I have tried several times now to get your great nice cream recipes for printing. Unfortunately, it's not working. Maybe this way it will work. That would be great.
I have been a newsletter subscriber for a long time. Maybe that's the reason?
Thank you in advance.
8/15/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hi Annette,

You had already downloaded the PDF years ago. Unfortunately, due to technical reasons, it can only be done once with us...
My colleagues will send you a copy via email!

Best regards,
Carla
7/3/2023
Ulrike
Am subscriber, thanks for the strawberry nicecream recipe. It was very well received at the weekend.
7/3/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Ulrike,
thanks for your feedback on our nicecream recipe with strawberries. We are very pleased that it tasted good :)

Kind regards,
Carla
6/8/2023
Carmen Dirkmann
Hello dear ones,
I am already an avid newsletter subscriber.
i am happy to receive the pdf file to print.
Warm regards, c.
6/12/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Carmen,

we are glad that you are part of our community. Please enter your name in the registration box for the Nicecream recipe PDF. Then you will get it emailed to you for downloading.

Best regards,
Carla
6/6/2023
Katrin
I love mango and with the ginger now totally delicious as a nicecream.
Thanks for the recipe ideas
6/12/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Katrin,

thank you so much for the lovely recipe feedback. The mango nicecream with ginger is also one of my favorites - especially with the lime zest as topping.

Kind regards,
Carla
7/5/2022
Magdalena
This has always been my wish. Because zucchinis grow at ours. :-)
Thank you very much for the recipe. Will make it today.
3/31/2022
Tamara Will
Hi Christine! In the morning, I have soaked cashews and almonds with oatmeal, banana oat milk, and sometimes peanut butter and cardamom/cinnamon for breakfast. As a topping, I use salt and cacao nibs (lavender is also delicious). You can also try it with frozen bananas. It's sweet/salty and delicious. But I also think frozen banana with peanut butter and salt would be tasty.
3/3/2022
Christiane
'I'm also not a fan of bananas in ice cream. You can use almond butter instead of bananas and sweeten it with honey. Personally, I prefer to use frozen raspberries. If you're using fresh fruit, you'll need to add ice cubes as well.'
8/13/2021
Katharina
I have purchased a Wartman blender from you two days ago, and it makes super delicious creamy smoothies. However, I'm having trouble making ice cream with it. It stops very often, after a few seconds, sometimes with 2-3 seconds. This prevents a creamy texture from forming... I also let the bananas thaw slightly. What could be the reason for this?
Should the nice cream be blended at high or low speed? I have read conflicting information on this.

Thank you very much
8/16/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Katharina,

first of all, congratulations on the Wartmann blender - a really great device!
Regarding the Nicecream preparation: After you have let the bananas thaw briefly, please make the Nicecream at maximum speed and while blending, use the tamper to move the mixture towards the blades. It should work without any issues this way. We are excited to hear your feedback!
Lots of love,
Carla
7/1/2021
Anonym
It's a pity that all the recipes shown here require bananas. An alternative without them would have been interesting.
7/2/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello,

If you want to make ice cream without using a banana in the blender, this article might be helpful for you:

Homemade Ice Cream without ice cream machine: 5-minute ice cream made in your blender

Best regards,

Carla
5/11/2021
Katharina Neupert-Reger
Thanks for the great recipes :)
I'm going to freeze some bananas today.
5/11/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Great! We're excited to see how your Nicecream turns out!
5/10/2021
Tina
Please send the recipe for Nicecream!
5/11/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Tina,

please enter your information in the registration box on the Nicecream website for the recipes, then they will be automatically sent to you.

Best regards,
Carla
4/20/2021
Melanie
Hello, I have a high-speed blender from Springlane with which I make smoothies every day and am very satisfied. I have tried several times to make Nicecream with it, but unfortunately, it doesn't work at all. A hole forms around the blade, and it runs idle. Then I have to open the lid and press the mixture back down. When I turn it on again, the same thing happens immediately - it's hardly possible to make a creamy mixture. Only when it's almost thawed does it blend properly, but then it can no longer be called ice cream... Increasing the quantity doesn't help either. I am already looking for an alternative device. Does anyone know if, for example, the Kitchen Aid Food Processor can do this or have any other suggestions? Thanks in advance ;-) Melanie
5/10/2021
Sharchen
Hello Melanie, I also don't seem to have any success with this in the high-speed blender. I use the Champion juicer for making ice cream (and nut butter) ... it produces incredibly delicious ice cream... I like to use frozen very ripe bananas as a base and then add another fruit... nothing else.. no additives..
4/20/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Melanie,

I would recommend the Wartmann Blender to you. Thanks to its narrow tapered container, you can also make small amounts of nice cream with it. Of course, it also ensures creamy-smooth green smoothies and can be used for all popular blender preparations such as hummus, almond milk, pesto, or apple sauce.

Best regards,
Carla
3/7/2021
Andrea Jacob
Hello, I would like to receive more recipes from you, I am registered. What do I need to do? Thank you in advance.
5/10/2021
Petra
I already receive the newsletter, how can I get the recipes without signing up for a new newsletter?
5/11/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Petra,

you simply need to sign up for the Nicecream recipes in the registration box. Since you have already registered for our newsletter, there is no need for further registration - we only issue this one newsletter :)

Warm regards and enjoy the Nicecream recipes!
Carla
3/10/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Andrea,

Simply enter your information in the signup box on the Nicecream website, and we will send you the Nicecream recipes. You will also receive our newsletter every week with lots of recipes, tips, and special offers.

Sending warm regards,
Carla
7/2/2020
Susanne
Can you replace Medjool dates with regular ones?
7/3/2020
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Give it a try! ;-)
9/6/2019
Ursel l.
Hello Carla,
Since I currently have a lot of fresh raspberries, I naturally also want to try making raspberry brandy. But what about the seeds? I could imagine that at a lower speed, the seeds might not be completely crushed in the finished nice cream. Or?
7/6/2019
Silke
Hello,
I've had the Vitamix S 30 for a few days now.
Smoothies are great, as is cashew cream.
It took a bit longer to make peanut-cashew butter because I initially didn't have enough ingredients in the blender, but the result is creamy and delicious.
However, I'm having some trouble with nice cream. At first, I think I also didn't have enough ingredients, ending up with chunks and a bit of a mess. Not to mention the unpleasant odor.
Now, according to the recipe, I blended 125g of cashew yogurt and 225g of frozen strawberries. I started slowly, then increased the speed to 10. The blades were spinning empty, and big air bubbles appeared.
Should nice cream be blended entirely on a low speed? If so, which speed is recommended for the S 30?
Best regards,
Silke