Vegan Pistachio Nice Cream

Vegan pistachio ice cream! Would you believe this yummy treat is made from plants? The pistachio flavor really shines through in this all natural vegan dessert. You’re gonna love it!

Sometimes you just need a little something to satisfy your sweet tooth. This pistachio nice cream is just the perfect thing! It is sweet, creamy, cold and simply delicious. The pistachios are blended together with the milk which infuses the entire dessert with that wonderful pistachio flavor.

What Is Nice Cream

“Nice Cream” is a name typically used to differentiate a vegan, banana based ice cream type treat from regular dairy ice cream. Though you will need to plan ahead to allow for freezing time, this treat comes together fast as everything is just thrown into the blender.

What Is In Vegan Pistachio Nice Cream?

Bananas

I have a stock pile of overripe, peeled, and frozen bananas in my freezer for all of the nice creams I love to make. Bananas add an all natural sweetness to this dessert without giving it a banana flavor.

Coconut Milk

You will need the canned coconut milk to give this dessert its creamy consistency. I keep a can of coconut milk in my fridge for when I feel like making desserts. The coconut fat solidifies and keeps everything cold when blending up ingredients. It also adds depth of flavor and you can’t even taste coconut!

Almond Extract

This is what gives traditional pistachio desserts its trademark flavor. You can omit it, but it will not have the pistachio flavor your may have come to know and love.

Matcha Powder

Ok ok…I know this ingredient does not really add anything as far as flavor goes, but I just HAD to put something in here that is technically a green leafy packed with antioxidant power. I love sprinkling it into smoothies, so why not ice cream?

Maple Syrup and Dates

So we do need a bit of sweetness added…after all this is dessert! Why add refined sugar when you can use natural maple syrup and dates? NOTE: The sweetness tends to lessen once the dessert is frozen. I thought this was the perfect amount. Feel free to add a bit more maple syrup if you like!