Healthy Recipes Dietary Restrictions Dairy-Free Dairy-Free Dessert Lemon-Blueberry Nice Cream 4.6 (8) 5 Reviews Nice cream is for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. This dairy- and lactose-free, no-added-sugar version comes together as fast as the blades in your food processor can spin. It’s bright with blueberries and creamy from bananas, making it a simple and easy dessert with a good dose of dietary fiber. How much more can you ask from a delicious frozen summer dessert? By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 13, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco and Lexi Juhl Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This Lemon-Blueberry Nice Cream is perfect if you’re looking for something sweet yet healthy with no added sugar. Bananas bring in a subtle tropical note that complements the warm tones of the vanilla extract. Lemon juice cuts some of the sweetness, providing just the right amount of tartness to this frozen delight. Fresh, juicy blueberries hide out in each bite, providing a pop of color and antioxidants. Keep reading for expert tips, including how to best store your nice cream. Nutrition Notes Bananas sometimes have a bad reputation for being high in sugar, but the sugar in bananas is natural and a good source of energy. Bananas are also high in fiber, including resistant starch. This type of fiber is a prebiotic, providing food for your beneficial gut bacteria. Bananas are also a good source of potassium—necessary for healthy blood pressure—and antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation and chronic disease. Blueberries add to the antioxidant content of this frozen treat. The antioxidants in blueberries not only reduce inflammation but also help improve cognition. The vitamins in blueberries, particularly vitamins A and C, are great for your skin and vision. And the fiber in blueberries supports healthy blood sugar and a healthy gut. Besides adding a little pucker, the lemon juice in this recipe also adds some vitamin C and antioxidants—which are great for skin health, strengthening your immune system and lowering inflammation. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 3 medium ripe bananas, sliced and frozen 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup frozen blueberries Directions Place frozen banana slices, lemon zest, lemon juice, almond milk and vanilla in a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; stir in frozen blueberries. Serve immediately. To make ahead Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Recipe Updates Based on earlier review and comments of this recipe, we’ve retested and made the following adjustments (and updated the nutritional analysis accordingly):Added lemon zest (to boost flavor)Decreased lemon juice (to balance the flavor)Swapped out water for almond milk (for better texture and flavor)Increased vanilla extract (to boost flavor)Updated February 2025 EatingWell.com, June 2022 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 99 Calories 1g Fat 24g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size ⅔ cup Calories 99 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 24g 9% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 14g Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Vitamin A 7µg Vitamin C 10mg 11% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 0mg 3% Folate 21µg Vitamin K 5µg Sodium 9mg 0% Calcium 24mg 2% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 27mg 6% Potassium 349mg 7% Zinc 0mg 2% Vitamin B12 0µg Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. Carrie Myers, M.S. Carrie Myers is a portfolio entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the health and wellness space. As a writer and editor, Carrie has worked for both consumer and trade print and online publications. She's been quoted in several articles as a health and fitness expert. Carrie is also a certified life and wellness coach and exercise physiologist, and the founder of CarrieMichele Co., a lifestyle company that helps women create lives they love where they can be authentic. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines