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Peanut butter cup Nice Cream without banana (low sugar, keto)

This peanut butter cup nice cream without banana is so rich and creamy while being packed full of some sneaky veg - zucchini! This recipe is made without banana, making it a great low carb, keto, low sugar, option or perfect for those who just don't love the taste of bananas. This nice cream is super versatile so you can add in any of your favorite mix-ins, too, making a great healthy snack or treat!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 1 kcal

Ingredients
  

Nice cream

  • 1 large zucchini (or 2-3 small)
  • 5 tbsp cacao powder
  • 4-5 tbsp sweetener (monk fruit, maple syrup, honey) *see notes above
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk *Can sub some greek yogurt. See post above.
  • 1/4 cup nut butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1 scoop of your favorite chocolate protein or collagen *Optional

Peanut butter bark

  • 1/4 cup nut butter
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp coconut oil melted
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • If steaming the zucchini, slice it into thin rounds and place in a steamer basket. Steam until fork tender. Then freeze.

Peanut butter bark

  • Make the peanut butter bark by mixing together the nut butter, maple, and oil. Spread it thinly onto a piece of parchment paper.
  • Melt the chocolate chips until smooth. Then spread it over the peanut butter. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour, until completely firm.

Nice cream

  • When ready to make the nice cream, add all of the nice cream ingredients to a high powered blender. Blend for a few minutes until completely smooth and creamy.
  • Break apart the peanut butter bark, into small pieces. Fold them into the nice cream.
  • Pour the mixture into a container with a lid. Place in the freezer for 2-4 hours until completely firm.
  • Before enjoying, let the container thaw on the counter for 10-15 minutes, until it softens. This will create a soft serve, ice cream-like texture!
  • I top mine with coconut whipped topping!
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