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Dairy-free frozen dessert made from banana and cocoa
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Banana cocoa sorbet (160 g) has 205 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 48.6 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 5.4 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 160 g
205
KCAL / 160G
Carbs
48.6g
· 18% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% DV
Fiber
5.4g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 85% · Protein 5% · Fat 10%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 205 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.52 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 48.6 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 60 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 90 g | 115 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 256 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 320 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Blend sliced frozen bananas with cocoa powder until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Serve it straight away as a soft dessert, or freeze it briefly for a firmer, scoopable texture.
Yes, but fresh bananas will make a soft, room-temperature blend rather than frozen sorbet. For the usual thick, chilled texture, freeze the sliced bananas first or freeze the finished mixture before serving.
Yes, though a food processor or sturdy blender makes the smoothest result. Without one, mash very ripe bananas thoroughly, mix in the cocoa, and freeze the mixture, stirring it occasionally as it firms up.
Banana cocoa sorbet can become icy when it freezes for a long time or is not blended until smooth. Let it soften briefly before serving, or break it into pieces and blend it again for a creamier texture.
No, added sugar is optional. Ripe bananas bring natural sweetness, so taste the blended mixture before adding anything; less-ripe bananas or especially bitter cocoa may make the finished sorbet taste less sweet.
Store banana cocoa sorbet in a tightly covered freezer-safe container and let it stand briefly before scooping. If it has frozen very firm, blend it again rather than adding lots of liquid, which can dilute the cocoa flavor.
They are very similar: both often use blended frozen bananas for a creamy, dairy-free texture. Banana cocoa sorbet emphasizes cocoa flavor, while “nice cream” is a casual name for frozen-banana desserts that can include many mix-ins.
Yes, cacao powder works in banana cocoa sorbet. Its flavor can taste more bitter or intense than some cocoa powders, so blend it in gradually and taste the mixture before deciding whether to add a sweetener.
Fresh berries, chopped nuts, coconut, or a little extra cocoa pair well with banana cocoa sorbet. Add toppings just before serving so crunchy ingredients stay crisp and fresh fruit does not release too much liquid.
Yes, overripe bananas are a good choice for banana cocoa sorbet because they are soft and naturally sweet. Peel and slice them before freezing; very bruised or spoiled fruit should not be used.
Vitamins
B6
0.35mg · 21% DV
Vitamin C
9.28mg · 10% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B3
1.28mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.26mg · 29% DV
Manganese
0.51mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
573mg · 17% DV
Magnesium
54mg · 13% DV
Sodium
3.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Banana cocoa sorbet is a dairy-free frozen dessert commonly made by blending frozen ripe banana with cocoa until smooth. It is more of a simple homemade treat than a dish tied to one particular culinary tradition; the banana gives it body, so cream is not needed for a soft, scoopable texture.
Its sweetness and mellow fruitiness balance cocoa’s deeper, slightly bitter flavour. Serve it in a small bowl as a warm-weather snack or an easy dessert after a meal. Very ripe bananas make it sweeter, so you can skip added sugar and adjust the cocoa to taste. With 3.4 g of fibre per 100 g, it has more fibre than many conventional frozen desserts, though it is still best enjoyed as a treat.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.29g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.