Basil Nice Cream

Liana Werner-Gray

by | Updated: June 6th, 2025

Cool, creamy and just the right amount of unexpected, this vegan basil ice cream is a fresh spin on the frozen dessert. Made with frozen bananas for a naturally sweet, ultra-smooth base, it gets a garden-fresh upgrade from fragrant basil leaves and a green superfood boost from pHresh Greens. A splash of maple syrup adds a kiss of sweetness, while vanilla and a pinch of sea salt round out the flavor. Want a little zing? A squeeze of lemon does the trick. Stir in crunchy cacao nibs for a chocolatey bite and enjoy straight from the blender or pop it in the freezer for scoop-worthy perfection!

A Single Scoop of Basil Ice Cream in a Small White Ramekin.

A Single Scoop of Basil Ice Cream in a Small White Ramekin.
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Basil Nice Cream

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 192 kcal
Author Liana Werner-Gray

Ingredients

Optional: juice of ¼ lemon

Optional: 1 Tbsp. cacao nibs

Instructions

  1. In high-speed blender, add frozen banana slices, basil, plant milk, Phresh Greens, vanilla, salt and maple syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add a splash more milk if necessary for blending.
  2. Taste and add lemon juice or sweetener, if desired. Stir in optional cacao nibs.
  3. Serve immediately for soft-serve texture or scoop into a container and freeze 1-2 hours for a firmer, scoopable consistency.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Basil Nice Cream
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 192 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 31mg1%
Potassium 712mg20%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 459IU9%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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pHresh Greens Raw Alkalizing Superfood
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