Recipe By Dreena Burton

Soft, Silky, Scoopable Bliss in Every Chilly Bite

Some desserts shout for attention, but this one melts right into your heart. This dreamy chocolate gelato is made from just a handful of whole food ingredients that blend into the smoothest, most velvety frozen treat you can imagine. Coconut cream gives it richness, bananas bring natural sweetness, and dates make everything creamy and caramel like without a drop of refined sugar.

It’s the kind of dessert that feels indulgent but also nourishing, a little bowl of comfort you can keep tucked away in the freezer for whenever you need something cold, chocolatey and unbelievably satisfying. Whether you let it soft set into a silky gelato or freeze it firm for scoopable perfection, every bite is pure plant powered magic.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Silky, rich gelato texture with zero dairy
• Naturally sweetened with fruit not refined sugar
• Only a blender and a few simple ingredients needed
• Easy to customize with toppings or flavor add ins
• Delicious soft served or frozen into firmer scoops

Chocolate Gelato

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• Author: Dreena Burton
• Total Time: 2 – 5 hours
• Yield: About 2 1/2 cups (4 servings) 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

The Silkiest Chocolate Chill Down

This rich, velvety chocolate gelato blends coconut cream, dates and bananas into a dreamy frozen treat that feels decadent, wholesome and incredibly easy to make.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup refrigerated coconut cream (from a can of regular coconut milk, thick cream only)

• 1 cup packed pitted dates (softened if needed)

• 1 cup frozen overripe sliced banana

• 3 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1/4 tsp sea salt

• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder, seeds from one vanilla bean or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

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Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. Puree until completely smooth and creamy.

2. Transfer to a freezer safe container.

3. Freeze 2 to 3 hours for a soft set gelato texture or 4 to 5 hours for a firmer scoopable consistency.

4. Serve as is or with your favorite toppings.

Notes

As a mousse, try serving topped with fresh fruit or layered in a parfait glass with Vanilla Cashew Yogurt!

Top with fresh berries or sliced bananas for a bright, fruity contrast.

Swirl in a spoonful of nut butter before freezing for extra decadence.

Add cacao nibs or chopped chocolate for a delicious crunch.

Nutrition info is approximate.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Freezing Time: 2-5 hours
• Category: Sweets & Treats
• Method: Blend and Freeze
• Cuisine: Plant Based, Frozen Desserts

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
• Calories: 260kcal
• Sugar: 34g
• Sodium: 110mg
• Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 44g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 2g