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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!
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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 some added 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 making it 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 always consult 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 below without 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.
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! If you tried it, please use the star rating system in the recipe card and leave a comment with your feedback. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For even more easy family recipes, be sure to check out my cookbook, The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook!
Chocolate Nice Cream Breakfast Parfait
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
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
Vanessa
This nice cream looks wonderful, Jenn! I love that it’s for breakfast too. Oh and I absolutely adore those turquoise spoons! Any chance you remember where you got them?
Jenn S.
Thanks, Vanessa! The spoons are from Target. They had shorter ones too…and a whole bunch of ice cream bowls and sundae “glasses”. Lots of cute stuff. I found them in the seasonal aisle of all the dishes.
Hedi Hearts
I saw this in Pinterest Jenny and literally bought the same chocolate flavour thanks to you! Had it for breakfast in my porridge today and tastes great. Thank you for wonderful recommendation xxx
Jenn S.
WooHoo!! I’m so glad you liked it, Hedi! I’ve added it to oatmeal too. Yum!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
Umm, ice cream from breakfast?! Can I?! Yes please!! YUMMMMM.
Jenn S.
You can! You can! Thanks, girl!
Alisa Fleming
I love making a recipe just like this for breakfast – so nourishing and satisfying!
Jenn S.
That’s awesome, Alisa! It feels like such an indulgent treat, but it’s healthy!:)
Manju | Cooking Curries
Wow1 that looks like I can pass it off for breakfast too 🙂 Its like dessert for breakfast.
Jenn S.
Yes, absolutely healthy enough for breakfast, Manju! Thanks!
The Vegan 8
This looks like such a wonderful chocolatey take on nice cream, love the nut butter in it! That would help camoflauge the banana flavor, lol! 😉 And awesome about the weights! I’ve been lifting weights for as long as I can remember…love, love the results they give way more than cardio!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Brandi! You could add even more nut butter (and probably a little extra milk) to further disguise the banana. More vanilla would help too! 🙂 Weights rule! I’ve known it forever, but have been intimidated by all of them. Hoping after a few months with the trainer, I’ll be able to do it on my own!
Uma
Loved your ingredients Jenn! That too for breakfast I will get in to this:) pictures awesome!
Jenn S.
Thank you so much, Uma! Enjoy!
Linda
One look at those gorgeous pictures and my stomach started to growl. Sadly I don’t have any frozen bananas so I had to settle for one at room temperature. I’m going to buy ripe bananas today so I can make this tomorrow. YUM!
Jenn S.
Yay! I hope you love it, Linda! I always keep bananas in the freezer for occasions such as this! 🙂
dixya
i have tried their product before and really enjoyed it.ice cream for breakfast, count me in!
Jenn S.
Oh great, Dixya!! It blends so perfectly! You would never know it was in there. Thanks!
Kelly
I haven’t heard of nice cream, but I’m all in. Kudos on the working out. You definitely deserve to eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Jenn S.
Kelly, you should definitely try it! It truly does taste like soft serve ice cream – so so good!! Thanks!
Cadry
That’s awesome that you’ve been lifting weights so rigorously! It’s been way too long since I’ve made nice cream. Yours sounds fabulous, especially parfait-style!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Cadry! I’ve been loving working with a trainer. I know I wouldn’t do a lot of this stuff on my own, so its just the push I needed! Now go make some nice cream! 🙂
Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen
I really wish I could eat nice cream :'( I’m allergic to raw bananas and it breaks my heart every time I see a delicious raw banana dessert like this! Anyway, it sounds amazing!
Jenn S.
Oh, man, Aimee…that’s rough! I’m so sorry. Tell you what – I’ll eat an extra portion and you can live vicariously through me. 🙂
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
The thought of this beauty would definitely motivate me though a workout! I love adding protein powder to nicecream too because it makes it so much more creamy and…substantial. Idk how to describe it, it just has more body I guess…wait are we talking about hair? haha 😀 You know what I mean! Love it <3
Jenn S.
LOL! Yes, I totally know what you mean. This one stayed creamy even after freezing (and thawing a little bit) which I haven’t had luck doing with just plain nice cream. It’s a win!
Becky
Ice cream for breakfast sounds like my kind of breakfast!
Jenn S.
Who could say no?!
Strength and Sunshine
Chocolate and ice cream for breakfast <3 100% good to me!
Jenn S.
Right? What could be wrong about ice cream for breakfast? 🙂 Thanks, Rebecca!