This vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free Strawberry Nice Cream Shake is the perfect, healthy treat for the summer! 3 ingredients only!
I’ve been vegan for 4 years now, so obviously I always have frozen bananas in the freezer. And I totally recommend you do it too, if you are not already on the banana-freezing side. Because frozen bananas are perfect for nice cream (simply process them in a food processor and you will have the most amazing banana ice cream) and other creamy smoothies and nice cream shakes, like this one. It always blows my mind when people don’t know about nice cream… :)
This vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free Strawberry Nice Cream Shake is the perfect, healthy treat for the summer! You’ll only need 3 ingredients for the shake. If you want to top it with my super simple chocolate sauce, that’s another 3 ingredients, you’ll have a super awesome chocolate drizzled shake with only 6 ingredients! And it only takes a few minutes to make. The bananas and strawberries make it sweet enough (at least for me), so you probably won’t need any additional sweeteners.
Watch how to make Strawberry Nice Cream Shake – Recipe Video (40 sec)
For best results, I recommend using a high-speed blender. I’ve used my Omniblend V, which I love. Less powerful blenders will probably not be able to process the frozen banana chunks completely.
- 1 cup plant-based milk (I used unsweetened rice-coconut milk)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries , green parts removed
- 3 frozen bananas , in chunks
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon brown rice syrup (or maple syrup or agave syrup)
- For the chocolate sauce: Add the cocoa powder, water and brown rice syrup in a small pot, whisk well, and let it cook for about 3 minutes on small heat, then let it cool off for a bit. It should get thicker.
- For the Strawberry Nice Cream Shake: Blend the plant-based milk and strawberries in a high-speed blender. Add the frozen banana chunks and blend again until completely smooth.
If you give this recipe a try I’d love to hear how it turned out for you! Leave a comment or post a picture on instagram, use the hashtag #elephantasticvegan and tag me via @elephantasticvegan to make sure I’ll see it ^.^ I love to see all your lovely creations! Thanks! <3
This is my kinda recipe! Like exactly the sort of thing I would eat daily! Like did you make this just for me or something!? ;) haha That texture is perfect–half smoothie half icecream, spoon or straw appropriate :) The first shot of the video is big time drool worth. If I want to top it with chocolate sauce? OF COURSE I want the chocolate sauce!! This is perfect <3
Awww, I’m glad you like it! This is such a Natalie-recipe!! you’re so right :D I’m only missing the granola on top :D or a muffin? lol :P
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. It really made my day <3
Good thing there is an overabundance of strawberries this summer! AH!
Totally shake-like and the chocolate sauce is a must….chocolate covered strawberries….I dream about eating them :D
Yes, I’m so glad they have strawberries in the markets now because I don’t think my strawberry plant on the balcony wants to produce any this year. Fine with me. More store-bought strawberries it is.
I actually dipped some strawberries into the leftover chocolate sauce.. soooooo good :) Especially when it’s a healthy chocolate sauce like this one :)
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Rebecca <3
Yummmmm there is nothing better than slightly-melty nice cream in this weather, I’m having peanut butter and banana nice cream on a pretty much daily basis, always add just a tiny bit more liquid than required to make it smooth but still spoonable. Will definitely want to change it up soon, this looks like a good way to do it. Gorgeous photos!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Shonalika! Now you’ve got me craving Peanut Butter Nice Cream :) Thankfully, I’ve stocked up on peanut butter today.. so I now I know what I’ll be eating for breakfast tomorrow. Because. why. not. :D Isn’t ice cream for breakfast the best?!
This looks so fresh and creamy and delicious! <3
Thank you so much Kristy! I wouldn’t know how to survive this heat without this healthy and refreshing treat :)
I can taste the freshness of this strawberry smoothie! Sounds like a great shake recipe that I cannot wait to try!
Yeay, hope you’ll like it, Angie! :)
This looks so yummy! I have a feeling this is going to become my go-to this summer, it looks so creamy!
Thank you, Vanisha. This is my summer drink for sure, hope you’ll like it too :)
Such a cute video! Loved it! Pretty mouthwatering :)
Mouthwatering? Then I’ve succeeded my mission :) Thank you, Celine!
Whats the nutrition for one person
Sorry, I don’t do nutrition values for my recipes but if you google “nutrition calculator” you’ll find a few options :)