Lavender Nice Cream

Name: Lavender Nice Cream
Ingredients: 3 cups frozen bananas; The Spice House Ultra-Blue Premium Lavender Flower Buds (1–2 tsp); 1/4–1/2 cup frozen blueberries (or can use vegan food coloring); ¼ cup non-dairy milk, less or more as needed

Light, sugar-free lavender nice cream with frozen bananas, edible lavender, and blueberries. Blending tips, storage advice, and easy variations.

This Lavender Nice Cream is light, delicate, and yet refreshing and delicious! Made from just a few ingredients and free of added sugar, it’s delightful! - Liz Madsen

This no-added-sugar nice cream uses frozen bananas, edible dried lavender, a little non-dairy milk, and optional blueberries for color.
Blend bananas smooth first, then add crushed lavender and blueberries a few at a time to control flavor and color.
Freeze leftovers up to one week; soften and re-blend or add a splash of milk to refresh texture.

Ingredients

3 cups frozen bananas
1–2 tsp edible dried lavender crushed
1/4–1/2 cup frozen blueberries (or can use vegan food coloring)
¼ cup non-dairy milk, less or more as needed

Preparation Instructions:

1. First add the bananas to your blender or food processor. Add some of the non-dairy milk (add more as you blend, but it’s always easier to add more). If you’re having trouble getting the mixture to blend, here’s a few ideas to get it moving: chop your bananas into smaller pieces, add a little bit more liquid, stop and scrape down the sides or stir the mixture (use your tamper if you have a Vitamix), or even try letting the bananas defrost a little, blend, and then stick it back in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.

2. I like to blend the bananas and milk to a smooth consistency before adding the crushed lavender and blueberries. Blend in the lavender, then add the blueberries while it’s blending a few at a time until desired purple has been reached.

3. Finally, add it to a bowl, top it with desired toppings (I used shredded coconut), and enjoy!

4. Freeze leftovers in an airtight container up to one week, but the texture does become slightly less creamy.

More About This Recipe

The lavender you buy doesn’t matter as long as you buy dried lavender specifically marked as edible. The most common edible lavender is English lavender. Some edible lavenders are higher quality than others and will produce a better taste. I love (and use) the lavender from The Spice House.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is nice cream and is this recipe vegan?

Nice cream is a soft-serve style dessert made by blending frozen bananas until smooth. This recipe is vegan when you use non-dairy milk like almond, oat, soy, or coconut.

Can I use fresh lavender instead of dried?

Use only lavender labeled edible. Dried edible lavender is best for flavor control. Fresh ornamental lavender may be bitter or treated with pesticides and is not recommended.

How much lavender should I add?

Start with 1 teaspoon of crushed edible dried lavender if you are unsure. The recipe allows 1 to 2 teaspoons. Taste as you go because lavender can become strong quickly.

Why are blueberries used and can I skip them?

Frozen blueberries add a natural purple tint and mild flavor. You can skip them or substitute other berries, or use a few drops of vegan food coloring if you only want the color.

My blender stalls. How do I get a smooth texture?

Cut bananas into smaller pieces, add a little more non-dairy milk, stop and scrape down the sides, let the fruit soften a minute, or use a tamper on a high-powered blender. Blend bananas smooth first, then add lavender and berries.

How long will leftovers keep and how do I restore creaminess?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week. Texture firms and may be icier. Let it sit 5 to 15 minutes to soften, then stir or re-blend with a splash of non-dairy milk to make it creamy again.

Can children or pregnant people eat lavender nice cream?

Edible lavender in small amounts is generally safe for most people, but pregnant or breastfeeding people and anyone on medication should check with a healthcare provider before eating concentrated herbal flavors.

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