Step 1: Making the Chocolate Sauce and Ice Cream
- ½ cup cashews, raw
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 tsp vanilla powder
- pinch of sea salt
- 6 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted, for serving
To prepare the chocolate sauce.
Place the cashews in a small bowl and add at least ¾ cup water. Set aside to soak for 1 hour. Drain the cashews and transfer to a blender. Add the maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla powder, and sea salt. Blend until smooth, adding ¼ cup water a few drops at a time as needed to keep the mixture moving in the blender. Transfer to a bowl and set aside until needed. For longer storage, transfer the sauce to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using.
To make the banana ice “cream,” place the frozen bananas into a food processor, or juicer with a solid plate. Once processed you have such a simple and delicious banana ice cream.
Toast the almonds in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to stop the cooking and set aside to cool.
To serve, scoop some ice “cream” into a bowl, pour the chocolate sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.