Healthy Vegan Snickers Ice Cream

by hannahandfitness
Healthy vegan snickers ice cream. Free from refined sugar and dairy. Creamy, rich and utterly irresistible.

It’s not often I’m lost for words but when it comes to this Snickers inspired ice cream, I find myself struggling.

Healthy vegan snickers ice cream. Free from refined sugar and dairy. Creamy, rich and utterly irresistible. You see, I’m struggling because I want to produce a post that does this ice cream justice. I want to write something so beautifully written that it manages to describe the taste sensation that happens when you take your first lick.

Healthy vegan snickers ice cream. Free from refined sugar and dairy. Creamy, rich and utterly irresistible. This ice cream isn’t just your ordinary healthy banana styled ice cream that’s floating around on the web now. No, no, no. It’s so much more than that. This snickers ice cream is not only rich but it’s deliciously satisfying with its thick and creamy waves of caramel running through it. But it doesn’t just stop there… It also has a generous amount of crunch from the peanuts and chocolate chunks. I mean, I had to give Snickers a good run for their money, didn’t I?

Healthy vegan snickers ice cream. Free from refined sugar and dairy. Creamy, rich and utterly irresistible.

I really hope by now that you understand my style of writing and that I’m not in fact a witty, ego filled recipe creator. If from that last sentence you didn’t understand my sarcasm then shall we just get straight back to the caramel talk? Yes, let’s.

Healthy vegan snickers ice cream. Free from refined sugar and dairy. Creamy, rich and utterly irresistible.
The caramel used in this recipe is not only refined sugar-free but it’s stupidly easy to make and was first used in my Snicker Slab recipe (a very, very early recipe from the blog). I was after a caramel sauce that was thick in texture but incredibly rich in taste. This sauce does all of that and more.

Healthy vegan snickers ice cream. Free from refined sugar and dairy. Creamy, rich and utterly irresistible.

When developing my Snickers inspired ice cream I knew I wanted three things: Taste, crunch and food envy. I wanted people to look at my bowl of ice cream and think ‘Damn, I need some of that’. Did I manage to do just that? You betcha but i’ll let you be the judge of that.

Healthy vegan snickers ice cream. Free from refined sugar and dairy. Creamy, rich and utterly irresistible.
With the three main ingredients: peanuts, chocolate and caramel, it made perfect sense to name this ice cream recipe after one of my favourite chocolate bars, Snickers. I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for anything with peanuts in it.

Healthy vegan snickers ice cream. Free from refined sugar and dairy. Creamy, rich and utterly irresistible.
With all that said, when you dig your spoon into this chocolate and peanut filled ice cream which has a delicate swirl of caramel running through it, then you’ll know that you have just entered a place called food heaven.

Healthy vegan snickers ice cream. Free from refined sugar and dairy. Creamy, rich and utterly irresistible.

Healthy vegan snickers ice cream. Free from refined sugar and dairy. Creamy, rich and utterly irresistible.

Healthy Vegan Snickers Ice Cream

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Serves: 8 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 4 large cut up frozen bananas
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp coconut sugar (I use The GroovyFood Company)
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 100g roasted peanuts
  • 6 squares 70% dark chocolate (cacao for non-dairy)
  • CARAMEL SAUCE
  • 15 pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar

Instructions

Begin by making your caramel sauce by heating a pan with almond milk and coconut sugar. Dice your dates up and add them to the pan. Cook on medium heat until you have a sauce like texture. Leave to the side and allow to cool (you can then pop it in the fridge whilst you make the ice-cream).

To make your ice cream, add your frozen bananas to a vitamix/blender and whizz until you have a smooth texture.

Add the vanilla extract, coconut sugar and xanthan gum to the banana mixture and mix again until everything is combined. Once mixed, add half of the chilled caramel sauce, 50g peanuts and 4 blocks of dark chocolate and with a spoon mix everything together. You will need to have caramel sauce, peanuts and dark chocolate left over for the topping.

Pour your ice cream mixture into a tin and place in the freezer to set. I left my ice cream for 4 hours to make sure it was completely frozen.

When your snickers ice cream is ready to serve, remove from the freezer and scoop out with an ice cream scoop. You can then top your ice cream with the remaining dark chocolate, peanuts and caramel sauce.

Enjoy and be prepared for all the 'oooh's' and 'ahhh's'.

Hannah & Fitness Signature ,

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23 comments

Jon July 17, 2017 - 8:38 am

I’m not even Vegan but these look absolutely amazing and perfect for a warm summers day!

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hannahandfitness July 17, 2017 - 1:24 pm

I’m not either but it’s always a bonus when you can cater for more 🙂 Thank you!

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Samantha Mayers July 17, 2017 - 9:06 am

Oh my days this looks amazing. Ice cream for breakfast is ok right? Haha. Perfect for my dairy intolerant daughter too. X

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hannahandfitness July 17, 2017 - 1:25 pm

Samantha, you are my kinda lady! Totally ok! x

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Dean of Little Steps July 17, 2017 - 9:31 am

I’m not vegan, but oh my goodness, this looks absolutely delicious! I wouldn’t mind giving this one a go, especially since my husband and daughter loves ice-cream 🙂

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hannahandfitness July 17, 2017 - 1:26 pm

Thank you! I’m not either but it’s always a bonus when you can cater for more :). Please do let me know how you get on!

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Jenny July 17, 2017 - 9:37 am

This looks so nice! I love banana “ice cream” it’s my new favourite after making it over the last few years, one of the best things ever !

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hannahandfitness July 17, 2017 - 1:26 pm

So easy and delicious! Thanks Jenny 🙂

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Talya July 17, 2017 - 11:51 am

Wow you had me at Snickers Ice Cream but the healthy bit is a game changer – thanks for sharing!

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hannahandfitness July 17, 2017 - 1:27 pm

Ah great! Thanks Talya 🙂

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Jayne @ Sticky Mud and Belly Laughs July 17, 2017 - 8:26 pm

I’ve been wanting to make a “banana based” ice cream, And i think that this is the recipe to start with. This looks awesome!
(hubby helping out)

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hannahandfitness July 18, 2017 - 9:45 am

Oh yes please do start with this! It’s incredibly simply and I’m 99% sure you’ll love it! Who doesn’t love chocolate, caramel and peanuts?! 🙂

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five little doves July 17, 2017 - 9:26 pm

Oh WOW that looks absolutely amazing!! I love snickers and although I’m not vegan, Id eat that for sure!

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hannahandfitness July 18, 2017 - 9:46 am

I’m not vegan either! Just goes to show it really doesn’t matter 🙂

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Ana July 18, 2017 - 1:57 am

I never thought I would hear Healthy and snickers in the same sentence but by god you have smashed it! And it is vegan as well!

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hannahandfitness July 18, 2017 - 9:46 am

Thank you so much, Ana! 🙂

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Charlotte July 18, 2017 - 8:53 am

This looks amazing! I love the idea of making my own ice cream, particularly if it is healthy. The boys love snickers so this would be one for them!

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hannahandfitness July 18, 2017 - 9:47 am

Yes you should definitely try! Thank you 🙂

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Nazrin July 18, 2017 - 11:54 am

Ahmaaaadaaag these look so good! It probably doesn’t help that I ‘m currently melting away in an office & could really do with an Ice cream!

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hannahandfitness July 18, 2017 - 3:30 pm

Thank you! Oh me too. Far too hot today to be stuck in an office! x

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Kara July 19, 2017 - 5:55 am

Snickers + Ice cream – sounds like my idea for heaven, Yum!

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Musings of a tired mummy...zzz... July 19, 2017 - 8:34 pm

Great to cater for vegans. I’m vegetarian and always frustrated about limited food choices 🙁

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Stephanie July 20, 2017 - 8:54 pm

Oh that looks and sounds so nice, I am off to Pin it!

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