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Watermelon Nice Cream in a martini glass garnished with fresh min

Watermelon Nice Cream (Daily-Free, Vegan)

Author: Hoorah to Health
This Watermelon Nice Cream requires only 3 ingredients and is the perfect summer treat! It is refreshing and delicious, and is a healthier alternative to ice cream.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 88 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor or High-Speed Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Watermelon frozen
  • 1 small Banana frozen
  • ¾ cup Lite Coconut Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup optional

Instructions
 

  • First, you will need to freeze a small banana (or ½ of a large banana) and 3 cups of watermelon if you don't already have them available in your freezer. Simply cut the fruit into chunks and freeze them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 3 hours. Once frozen, transfer the fruit into an airtight container and place in the freezer until ready to use.
  • Add the frozen watermelon, frozen banana, and light coconut milk into a food processor or high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
  • If you find the nice cream is not sweet enough, simply blend in a tablespoon or so of maple syrup.
  • Serve immediately as a "soft serve" or place in the freezer for 2-3 hours for a firmer consistency. If it is in the freezer for more than 3 hours, you may need to let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes prior to serving to let it soften.

Notes

  • Choose a seedless watermelon or you will have to pick out the large black seeds. You don't need to worry about any small white seeds.
  • When I make this recipe, I tend to double it which fills a metal loaf pan perfectly.
  • Be sure to use "light" coconut milk, as regular coconut milk is quite high in calories and saturated fat. We're trying to keep this healthy, my friends. 😉
  • You can find a can of light coconut milk in the ethnic food aisle of your grocery store.
  • I make this recipe in a food processor and it takes about 5 minutes for the ingredients to blend.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 33mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg