Chocolate-Cherry-Chip Vegan Nice Cream

Dried cherries add a bit of tartness and vegan chocolate chips double the chocolate fun in this dairy-free 'nice cream' recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 1155 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup ice cubes
• ⅓ cup dried cherries, chopped
• 1 ripe banana
• ¼ cup raw cashews
• 3 ounces extra-firm tofu, pressed to remove water
• ⅓ cup cacao powder
• 2 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 teaspoon soy milk, or more as needed
• ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 1 to 3 hours. Drain.

Step 2

Combine soaked cashews, banana, ice cubes, tofu, dates, cacao powder, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon soy milk in a blender. Process until smooth. Add an additional teaspoon of soy milk only if needed, in order to keep the mixture as thick as possible.

Step 3

Stir in cherries and chocolate chips; pour into a bowl to serve.