Vegan matcha coconut nice cream

Vegan matcha coconut nice cream with banana, coconut milk, lime and mint: creamy, fresh and sweetened only with banana – an easy dessert.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 160 kcal per serving
• Protein: 2 g
• Fat: 2 g
• Carbs: 36 g

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas (frozen in chunks)
• 15 ml coconut milk
• 1 tsp lime juice
• Fresh mint and unsweetened desiccated coconut
• 1 tsp good-quality matcha powder

Method

You’ll need: high-speed blender · food processor · chopping board · knife · grater

1. Put the frozen banana chunks in a powerful blender or food processor and blitz briefly until crumbly.
2. Add the matcha powder, lime juice and coconut milk. Keep blending.
3. Push the mixture down with a spatula now and then so it becomes evenly creamy.
4. Blend until the nice cream is smooth, thick and spoonable.
5. Finely slice the fresh mint or set it aside as a topping.
6. Serve straight away, sprinkled with mint and unsweetened desiccated coconut.

Good to know

When you want something creamy and cool that still feels light, this nice cream is just right. It tastes fresh, gently bitter and pleasantly well-rounded.

Swaps

Banana → frozen avocado cubes + a little more coconut milk (less sugar, more monounsaturated fats, very creamy) Coconut milk → unsweetened coconut yoghurt (a little more protein, creamy texture, still unsweetened) Lime juice → lemon juice (similarly fresh, provides vitamin C, goes well with matcha) Unsweetened desiccated coconut → chopped walnuts or almonds (more fibre and minerals, plus some crunch)

Allergens

None of the major allergens are among the ingredients. Matcha contains caffeine, which matters for children, people who are sensitive to caffeine and during pregnancy – if you're pregnant, use only a small amount of good-quality, tested matcha.

Frequently asked questions

How much caffeine is in matcha?

Matcha contains natural caffeine, usually more per serving than classic brewed green tea. Exactly how much depends a lot on the variety and quality.

What do bananas provide besides natural sweetness?

Bananas mainly contain carbohydrates, potassium and vitamin B6. The balance of starch and sugar also changes as they ripen.

Is coconut milk nutritionally comparable to nuts?

No, coconut mainly provides fat and only a little protein. Its fatty acids are mostly saturated, which makes them quite different from nuts such as almonds or walnuts.

Why does lime juice go well with this – beyond the flavour?

Lime juice brings acidity and small amounts of vitamin C. The acidity balances the sweetness of the banana and the bitter notes of the matcha.

Does matcha always suit sensitive people?

Not necessarily – the caffeine and tannins can feel unpleasant for some people on an empty stomach. In that case, a smaller amount is often the gentler choice.

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