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Chocolate ice cream healthy enough for breakfast? That’s right! This dairy free treat is packed with protein and healthy ingredients, zero sugar, and easily made in your food processor! This Chocolate Nice Cream Parfait is perfect any time of day!
Ice cream that’s healthy enough for breakfast? You got it! Sometimes, toast or cereal just won’t do. Sometimes, I crave something a little more fun, like Chocolate Chia Pudding or a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie Bowl.
This Chocolate Nice Cream Breakfast Parfait is loaded with nutritious ingredients, packed with protein and fiber, cool and creamy, and just what you need to start your day off on the right foot. And you definitely don’t need an ice cream maker for this healthy treat! It’s all made with the ease of your food processor. Ready to dig in?
If you haven’t heard of nice cream, it’s time to learn. You will not be disappointed!
This vegan ice cream is made from frozen bananas. That’s it, just bananas. You can add all sorts of flavors, but the base is just frozen bananas whirred around in your food processor until smooth. The texture is like soft serve and it’s divine!
In this chocolate version, I’ve added cocoa powder, peanut butter and protein powder for someadded oomph.
I have been working out a lot lately. In fact, I’ve even hired a personal trainer and have been working with him twice a week as well as hitting up some group classes on other days. I’ve always been active, but I’ve lifted more weights in the last 4 weeks than I probably have in the last 10 years.
Protein is important for muscle recovery. I work out in the mornings and don’t like to eat a lot beforehand. So, I’ve been eating something light and then coming home afterwards and indulging in this little treat.
Sure, you could add some protein powder to a smoothie – and while that’s delicious too – this chocolate nice cream feels like a much deserved reward for working so hard.
Sunwarrior is a health-conscious company making protein powders and supplements with the best all natural plant based foods. Their products are always free of GMO’s, gluten, soy, yeast, added sugar, artifical colors, flavors and preservatives.
In this Chocolate Nice Cream Breakfast Parfait recipe I used Sunwarrior’s Classic Plus in Chocolate. In addition to all the goodness mentioned above, this particular blend is also certified organic, raw, sprouted and fermented. It’s made from quinoa, brown rice, peas, amaranth and chia. How’s that for an impressive nutrient profile?
This protein powder is super fine and blends easily and completely. No gritty texture. Besides the chocolate flavor, you can find it in vanilla and natural, as well.
Not only does this Chocolate Nice Cream Breakfast Parfait make the perfect breakfast or post-workout meal, but it also makes an incredibly delicious dessert that no one would guess is healthy.
You can skip the protein powder if you are makingit for dessert, or any other time you don’t necessarily need the added protein.
Now, having said that, you certainly don’t need to be a working out all the time to enjoy a little protein powder now and then. We don’t all eat perfect diets all the time, so there are many times you might need a protein boost. You know your body best, so listen to it, and alwaysconsult a health care professional if you have any concerns.
Of course, my kids won’t let me eat this in peace…they want some too! So, I’ve been doubling the recipe belowwithout the protein powder, scooping some out for them and then adding the protein powder in and processing again for me.
So, what do you think? Are you ready to try some Chocolate Nice Cream for breakfast? You can eat it all by itself if you choose, but since I’ve been using it as my main breakfast, I loaded it up parfait style with fresh banana slices, blueberries, rolled oats and some mini chocolate chips just because.
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Chocolate ice cream that’s healthy enough for breakfast! It’s loaded with nutritious ingredients, packed with protein and fiber and cool and creamy! Eat it for dessert too! No one will know it’s good for you!
4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: Breakfast and Brunch, Desserts & Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Jenn Sebestyen
Recommended Equipment
Ingredients
Protein Packed Chocolate Nice Cream
- 1 cups frozen banana slices
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
- 1 scoop protein powder (I used Sunwarrior Classic Plus in Chocolate) (optional)
- 2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoon(s) creamy non-dairy milk optional for thinning a bit (I used full fat coconut milk. Cashew or almond would be great too)
For the parfait:
- Chocolate Nice Cream
- Sliced fresh bananas
- Mini chocolate chips
- Old fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten free if necessary)
- Fresh blueberries
Instructions
Place frozen bananas, peanut butter, protein powder, cocoa powder, vanilla and non-dairy milk in a food processor and process until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Use it immediately or place in a bowl in the freezer* for 15-20 minutes to harden up just a bit. (I like it best like soft serve, so I eat it right away)
Layer the chocolate nice cream with fresh banana slices, raw rolled oats, chocolate chips and blueberries (or whatever else your heart desires).
Notes
*You can keep the chocolate nice cream in the freezer, but it does get pretty hard. You will probably need to thaw it out a bit and stir before eating.
~Nutrition facts calculated for the Chocolate N’Ice Cream alone, not with any additional toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.7mg
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
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