This nice cream tastes like dessert, but is so healthy you can eat it for breakfast.
We have used activated pecans in this date and pecan nice cream recipe, both for their enhanced nutritional benefit and great taste! Find out why we choose activated nuts/seeds as well as why we always recommend soaking nuts here.
Serves 2.
Ingredients
1/2 cup activated pecans
1 cup filtered water
2 medjool dates
4 frozen bananas
1 tbsp plant-based protein powder (optional)
Method
- Combine pecans, water and dates in a high-power blender.
- Blend until smooth and then pour into an in ice-cube tray. Freeze overnight.
- Combine bananas, pecan-date ice cubes and protein powder in a blender, blend until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon into coconut bowls and add desired toppings.
What are the health benefits of pecans?
The pecan nut is a power house in terms of nutrients, containing good levels of protein, an impressive mineral profile (including manganese, magnesium, zinc, calcium and iron), vitamins including Vitamin B1, Vitamin E; and antioxidants… beta carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, ellagic acid for free radical protection and eye health. They are high in fibre and are a good source of healthy monounsaturated fats.This means these nuts support the body on many levels, providing excellent nutrition with likely benefits in protecting against heart disease and cancer, as well as providing neurological and immunological support.
