Skip to content
This is a fantastic recipe for a healthy, delicious, and incredibly easy frozen treat. It’s often called “Nice Cream” because it’s a nutritious alternative to traditional ice cream.
Here’s the formalized recipe and method:
🍍 5-Minute Pineapple Nice Cream
Creamy, refreshing, and tastes like a tropical vacation—with no added sugar needed!
Yield: About 2 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
📝 Ingredients
-
2 cups frozen pineapple chunks (must be frozen solid)
-
½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk you prefer)
-
½ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt (adds protein and creaminess)
-
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
-
½ tsp vanilla extract (optional, for flavor depth)
Optional Add-ins:
-
A handful of frozen mango or banana
-
Tablespoon of shredded coconut
-
Squeeze of lime juice
👩🍳 Instructions
-
Combine: Place all ingredients into the bowl of a high-speed blender or food processor.
-
Blend: Pulse until the mixture begins to break down. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
-
Whip: Continue to blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and has the consistency of soft-serve ice cream. This usually takes 1-3 minutes.
-
Serve & Enjoy! Scoop immediately into bowls for a soft-serve experience.
For a firmer, scoopable ice cream: Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or airtight container and freeze for 1-2 hours before serving.
💡 Pro Tips for Success
-
The Key to Creaminess: Your pineapple must be frozen solid. This is what creates the thick, ice-cream-like texture.
-
Can’t get it smooth? If your blender is struggling, let the fruit sit on the counter for 5 minutes to thaw slightly, or add one more tablespoon of milk.
-
No Yogurt? You can substitute a ripe frozen banana for an equally creamy, dairy-free version.
-
Make it a Popsicle: Pour the blended mixture into popsicle molds and freeze for 4 hours.
This is a brilliant, guilt-free way to satisfy an ice cream craving. Enjoy
