This Vegan Nutella Banana Ice Cream is low carb, gluten free, dairy free and super satisfying. One scoop and you’ll swear off Mr. Ice Cream man for good.

Oh nutella. You’re marketed as a healthy breakfast option when we all know you’re dessert. How do I know? Well I can very easily just read a nutrition label and read an ingredient list. According to Yoni Freedhoff, two tablespoons of the stuff has whey powder, cocoa powder, half a teaspoon of palm oil, some skim milk powder, only five hazelnuts and 5 1/2 teaspoons of sugar. Oy vey. I’m actually surprised how many hazelnuts you get in two tablespoons because I just bought a pound of them for a whole $10. Where are they getting their hazelnuts from??! In any case, I was determined to make a healthy vegan nutella to swirl into and on top of my beloved banana ice cream.

Vegan Nutella Banana Ice Cream … How is This Possible?
It starts with frozen bananas that you proceed to puree until super smooth in a food processor or blender. You actually don’t even need extra sugar because they’re naturally so super sweet. Congrats, you’ve got vegan dairy free fat free banana ice cream. I’ve also made banana ice cream “s’mores” style before so if you’re feeling this one, you’ve got to check that out too.

The vegan nutella starts with the food processor too, only I puree hazelnuts until they essentially make nut butter, then add in cocoa powder, a little coconut sugar and coconut oil until it’s creamy and delicious. This vegan nutella is irresistible on toast, and honestly a lot better for you then the store bought version but why stop there?

I then add a little texture to my vegan banana ice cream by folding in some chopped toasted hazelnuts and cacao nibs. I love a bit of crunch in my ice cream or yogurt. Then when it’s time to serve, I drizzle the whole thing with some of that decadent vegan nutella. OMG – it’s so good. Vegan or not, you’re going to be a happy camper about this.

Screw you, Mr. Ice Cream truck man. You haven’t seen a bowl of ice cream like this
Have you tried making vegan nutella?
What about vegan banana ice cream with pureed bananas?
I would love to hear some of your favourite add-ins and flavour combinations in the comments below!


Vegan Nutella Banana Ice Cream | Gluten Free & Healthy
Ingredients
Nutella:
- 1 cup hazelnuts toasted and chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3/4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- Pinch salt
Ice Cream:
- 4 cups of frozen bananas about 4 bananas
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs
Instructions
- In a food processor, puree the hazelnuts until they turn into nut butter, then add in the coconut oil, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, and salt. Puree until smooth.
- Clean out the food processor, then puree the bananas until they reach a smooth ice cream like consistency. Transfer the banana mixture to a freezer-safe container and sprinkle with the hazelnuts and cacao nibs. Freeze until solid.
- When ready to serve, scoop the ice cream into a bowl and top with the nutella sauce.
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Updated on July 12th, 2020

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Jessica Levinson says
Wow, this looks so delicious! I wish I had a couple of scoops right now!
Abbey Sharp says
Yes, I wish you could 🙂
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
What is not to love about this?! Wishing I had a big bowl of some right now!
Abbey Sharp says
Yesss girl!
Deborah Brooks says
Where’s my spoon!? Looks super easy and delicious
Abbey Sharp says
Haha yeah girl!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
oooo yesss! I need to make this STAT!
Abbey Sharp says
You sure do!
Katie Uhran says
YES and PLEASE! Love this recipe and how easy, delicious, good for you it is! It screams summer! xoxo
Abbey Sharp says
Yes, totally! Thanks love
Sara says
All my fav things in one!
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Nelle~Farmgirl Paleo says
This looks amazing! I love bananas and nutella. I bet it tastes as good as it looks. 😉
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks Nelle! And it totally does!! So yummy
bETH NAPOLI says
I’M ADDING THIS TO OUR LIST OF SUMMER YUMMIES! IT’S ACTUALLY A SWEET TREAT I CAN EAT.
Abbey Sharp says
Yay!! I’m so happy you likey
Lauren says
Wow! that looks amazing! thanks for sharing 🙂
JoJo Tabares says
THat looks soooooo good! I need to be gluten free too.
Abbey Sharp says
You’ll love it! Vegan, gluten free and super good for you!