I go through phases with food and I am in a serious nice cream phase right now. It is such a fun and easy treat - plus it is perfect for summer. This Salted Caramel Nice Cream with Dates is my latest nice cream recipe and it is so good.
This recipe uses dates for a caramel taste. It is made in your blender in about 5 minutes.
Let's get into the recipe.
This salted caramel nice cream is
- vegan, dairy free and gluten free
- healthy for you
- easy to make
- perfect for summer
What ingredients do I need to make vegan salted caramel ice cream?
- bananas
- vegan yogurt
- dates
- flaky salt
Instructions to make nice cream with dates
- Add all ingredients to a high powered blender. Blend on low until bananas have started to break down, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Turn the blender up to high and blend until smooth.
- Add nice cream to a bowl or jar and top with desired toppings.
WHAT BLENDER DO I USE?
I have a vitamix 7500 series. This blender is an investment that will last you for 10+ years. I absolutely love mine.
Storage Instructions
If you have leftovers, store them in your freezer in a sealed container. Once you are ready to eat the leftovers, leave them out to thaw.
Substitutions
- Vegan yogurt could be subbed with cashew butter or 1 tablespoon plant milk. It can also be omitted entirely but it does make the nice cream creamy
Other plant based treats to try
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PrintSalted Caramel Nice Cream with Dates
This salted caramel nice cream with dates is a delicious healthy treat.
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
This makes 1-2 servings of nice cream
- 3 sliced bananas - frozen
- 2 heaping tablespoon vegan yogurt
- 3 juicy dates - if they are hard soften them in warm water for 5 minutes
- pinch flaky salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high powered blender. Blend on low until bananas have started to break down, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Turn the blender up to high and blend until smooth.
- Add nice cream to a bowl or jar and top with desired toppings.
Linnea
Can you omit the yogurt or add for example milk instead?
Kristi
you can omit it will just be less creamy.
Kristi
Yes you can omit, the yogurt just makes it creamier.
Josilyn Squires
This has to be one of my go to in the morning, it's so delicious and taste exactly how it sounds. It's great because I can eat it for breakfast or a snack! Thank you avocado skillet for coming out with amazing recipes, this will in particular is my favorite and I highly recommend it to whoever that has been debating to try it.
★★★★★
sophie
best easy dessert ever - and it’s vegan! lets be honest, how can you go wrong with banana and dates? i’ve made this nice cream more times than i can count and can say it is definitely worth a try!
★★★★★
Leah Sperber
This recipe is amazing! Tried it a while ago and make it all the time!
★★★★★
Cheyenne G.
As soon as this recipe same out I knew I had to make it! I've been making nice cream for awhile but with bananas and nothing else. This tops everything! It is easy, tasty, and a good treat!!
★★★★★