When you’re craving a sweet treat, this chocolate “ice cream” is both delicious and healthy! Make a large batch to treat the whole family and you’ll never need to purchase pre-made ice cream again.
This is an example of one of the delicious desserts that we include on our meal plans in The Healthy Mummy 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge, so that you can have sweet treats and still lose weight.
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Ingredients (Makes 1 serve)
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat milk of choice (125 mls)
- 1 tablespoon Natvia (4 grams)
- 1 tablespoon cacao/cocoa powder (8 grams)
- 1/2 banana (45 grams)
- 1 tablespoon reduced fat cream (20 mls)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (1.25 mls)
- salt
- 2 teaspoons dark chocolate bits (5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon desiccated coconut (1 grams)
Method
- Combine Natvia, cacao/cocoa powder and 1/4 of the milk in a saucepan over a medium heat, stirring constantly until Natvia and cacao/cocoa are dissolved. Remove from heat.
- In a blender combine the banana with remaining milk, cream, vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Slowly pour in the warm cacao/cocoa mixture and blend until smooth.
- Place “ice cream” mixture into a freezer proof container and freeze for 4 – 6 hours or until firm.
- Allow to soften on the bench top for 20 minutes before serving with a sprinkle of chocolate bits and some desiccated coconut.
Please note that if you are a Challenge member and making this recipe for more people, you can customise the serves on the ingredients and the ingredient list will change accordingly.
ENJOY x
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