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    Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream (Banana-Free)

    Published: Sep 1, 2020 · Modified: Jun 21, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream - No bananas or dairy needed for this sweet and creamy blender ice cream! This makes a delicious and healthy treat, especially for kids!

    Chocolate cherry ice cream in a blender

    The other day, I noticed a commercial for Cindy Crawford's skin care line.

    Two pictures of Cindy, side by side, insinuating that her implied youthful appearance is the result of the her multi-step regime.

    Now, I'm no expert on skin care, or anything, really, but it appears to me that Miss Crawford may have dabbled in some plastic surgery.

    I say this not to judge, but rather wondering, do these products really do what they're purporting or are other factors involved?

    In a similar vein, I find it odd when commercials for mascara are played, and the super tiny script on the bottom of the screen reads something to the effect of 'model is wearing lash inserts'.

    No banana chocolate cherry ice cream recipe

    Ice cream or ice dream?

    Relatedly, I recently read an exchange on another food blog where a reader was upset with the blogger's proclamation that a particular treat was 'guilt-free'.

    The recipe did have good amounts of fat and sugar, but from the author's point of view, it was a 'healthy', 'guilt-free' dessert for the diet she ate.

    Honestly, I see the perspectives of both parties. What's guilt-free for one person may be another's poison, and what I may find delicious, you may think is disgusting. Perception is reality, for some!

    Ice cream made with avocado

    If Cindy is a fan of surgical enhancements, she may not think it has anything to do with her products, and Cover Girl may just want to drive home that their mascara is that dramatic.

    This leads me directly into my recipe today, which is obviously not true ice cream by most people's perception. For our family, however, it's just as delicious and far 'healthier', I'll venture to say!

    I often give this to my girls, and they love it! Though it's not cream, sugar, and eggs, I think you'll find this alternative scrumptious in its own right and deserving of the title 'ice cream'.

    Other ice cream recipes you might like:

    Low Sugar Vanilla Ice Cream

    Paleo Chocolate Ice Cream

    Raw Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Chocolate cherry ice cream without bananas
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    5 from 3 votes

    Chocolate Cherry 'Ice Cream' (Banana-Free)

    Chocolate cherry ice cream made in your food processor...NO bananas needed!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    0 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Dairy-free, Ice cream, Nut-free
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 355kcal
    Author: Lauren Goslin

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 avocado
    • 1 cup frozen cherries
    • 2 tsp raw honey or maple syrup
    • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
    • 4-5 Tbsps milk of your choice as needed
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • dash sea salt

    Instructions

    • Blend until smooth and creamy (add a dash or two of stevia for extra sweetness).
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutrition facts based on using raw honey and five tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk.
    WW Points: 15

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 26.6g | Fiber: 11.2g | Calories: 355kcal | Fat: 22.1g | Protein: 4.7g | Carbohydrates: 41.4g

    Notes:

    Add in a dash or two of stevia for extra sweetness, if desired.

    Some of the items I use to make this recipe include:



    Chocolate cherry ice cream without bananas

     

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Anya

      May 04, 2017 at 11:30 am

      LOVE that this has no bananas, as we're allergic here. Thank you, can't wait to try.

      Reply
    2. kimmythevegan

      May 11, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      Sounds like a decadent & delicious breakfast! I can't wait to try it out =)
      It's interesting how everything depends on perception and how everyone's perceptions are different. I find as I get older, I go more with the flow, which suits me better 😉

      Reply
    3. April J Harris (@apriljharris)

      May 03, 2016 at 4:04 am

      Perception is everything, that is very true. Love this delicious, healthy treat - what a great way to encourage your children to eat healthier foods! Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop. Sharing.

      Reply
    4. Andrea Wyckoff

      April 26, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      Your photos are so darling!! I want to dive right into this sundae. ? Love the idea of adding avocado too!

      Reply
    5. Keith @ How's it Lookin?

      April 26, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Looks great. Chocolate/cherry is always a tasty mix, thanks for sharing

      Reply
    6. Thalia

      April 26, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Love how healthy this ice-cream is. And I bet it is so delicious too! You can never go wrong with chocolate and cherries.

      Reply
    7. PeggyP

      April 26, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      Looks delish! Can't wait to try it. I might tonight since I just happen to have all the ingredients!

      Reply
    8. fitfoodiemama

      April 26, 2016 at 6:41 am

      Looks awesome! Love that this is banana free- thanks so much for sharing and linking up 🙂

      Reply
    9. Courtney's Cookbook

      April 25, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Yum! I love the avocado in there-- I bet it makes it deliciously creamy! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Laura

      April 25, 2016 at 6:20 am

      My husband related a story from his co-worker that described how she made a new soup recipe from scratch and her grandkids really liked it. It involved opening a can of cream of mushroom soup and rotel, both of which I wouldn't consider 'from scratch.' But she did. Perception!

      I think this 'ice cream' looks great as a breakfast or for anytime. We are not cherry fans but I have other frozen fruit available.

      Do you finds your kids get 'ice cream' otherwise and think it tastes funny? Perhaps less an issue with allergies as they may not be exposed to other versions. When we eat outside of home, my daughters discover that other ice creams or granola bars or bread or whatever taste quite different than what they are used to. Trained taste buds.

      Reply
      • Lauren

        April 25, 2016 at 8:02 am

        First, haha to your 'made from scratch' story. That is a true testament to 'perception'!...and you're right about the allergies here. They've both tried regular ice cream, but we don't eat much outside our home because of allergies. Hopefully they don't go hog-wild when they're old enough to make decisions for themselves!

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    11. Dawn

      April 25, 2016 at 5:31 am

      YUM! going to make this since i have a very-ripened avocado awaiting (and frozen cherries).
      as for your comments on the 'perceptive people'...
      it's unfortunate that we see people's true heart now when they post online. they hide behind the screen.
      so many people are too PC and just plain, not happy. why argue?
      BE HAPPY! 😀

      Reply
      • Lauren

        April 25, 2016 at 8:03 am

        Thanks Dawn! Yes, a lot of people with cat avatars, huh? 🙂

        Reply

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