✨ 5-Minute Pineapple “Nice” Cream ✨
The Viral 3-Ingredient Ice Cream That’s Healthier Than Store-Bought!
This silky-smooth, dairy-free dessert delivers tropical sweetness with zero guilt—just frozen fruit, a splash of milk, and protein-packed yogurt. Perfect for:
✔ Weight Watchers (0-1 point!)
✔ Vegan diets (use plant-based yogurt)
✔ Post-workout cravings (naturally energizing)
Why you’ll love it:
- No ice cream maker needed
- Kids go crazy for it
- Customizable in endless ways
📋 Ingredients (Serves 2)
The Magic Trio
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks (ripe & sweet)
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk for creaminess)
- ½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for vegan)
Optional Boosters (Pick 1-2)
- 1 tbsp honey (or sugar-free syrup)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (enhances flavor!)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Blend the Base
- Freeze your blender jar for 10 mins (prevents melting!)
- Add pineapple, milk, yogurt, and vanilla
- Blend on high, scraping sides until smooth as soft-serve (~3 mins)
2️⃣ Adjust Consistency
- Too thick? Add 1 tbsp milk
- Not sweet enough? Blend in honey
3️⃣ Serve Like a Pro
- Soft-serve: Eat immediately
- Scoopable: Freeze 15 mins
- “Pineapple Bowl”: Serve in hollowed-out pineapple half
🔥 Pro Tips & Tricks
Flavor Variations (Mix & Match!)
Theme | Add-Ins | Toppings |
---|---|---|
Piña Colada | 2 tbsp coconut cream | Toasted coconut |
Tropical Sunrise | ½ cup frozen mango | Passionfruit drizzle |
Chocolate-Dipped | 1 tbsp cacao powder | Crushed almonds |
Meal Prep Hack
- Pre-portion pineapple in freezer bags
- Make-ahead sauce: Mix yogurt + vanilla, store for 3 days
Troubleshooting
⚠ Grainy texture? Blend longer + 1 tsp coconut oil
⚠ Too icy? Use less liquid next time
🍍 Serving Ideas
Healthy
- Fresh mint + chia seeds
- Sliced kiwi + lime zest
Decadent
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Caramelized banana slices
📊 Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
- Calories: 110
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 22g (all natural sugars!)
- Fat: 0g
Dietary Notes:
- Gluten-free
- Diabetic-friendly (omit honey)
- Paleo (use coconut yogurt)
❄️ Why This Recipe Goes Viral
✔ Instagram-worthy colors
✔ Parents sneak veggies in (try spinach!)
✔ Costs less than store-bought pints