Start by gathering your ingredients. You’ll need to prepare the walnuts first. Place them into a mini food processor and pulse until finely ground. You want a texture that resembles a fine flour, which will serve as the base for your cookie dough.
Next, add the Medjool dates, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the ground walnuts. Pulse the mixture again until it forms a sticky dough. Scrape down the sides of the processor as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
Once your dough is ready, mix in the mini chocolate chips. You want to fold these in gently so they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough, adding bursts of sweetness in every bite.
Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out rounded tablespoons of the dough and drop them onto a plate lined with parchment paper. You should be able to make about eight dough balls from this batch.
Now, place the dough balls in the freezer. Let them chill for at least an hour, or until they’re firm. This step is crucial for achieving that perfect texture in your Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream.
While the dough is chilling, it’s time to prepare the banana soft serve. In the same mini food processor, add one or two frozen bananas, cut into coins. This is the base of your ice cream and will provide a creamy texture.
Add one to two tablespoons of water to the bananas to facilitate blending. Process until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. You want it to be thick and creamy, similar to traditional ice cream.
Once you’ve reached the desired texture with the bananas, it’s time to add in the cookie dough chunks. Crumble a couple of the frozen cookie dough balls into the banana mixture, breaking each one into about four smaller pieces for distribution.
Stir the mixture gently to combine the cookie dough with the banana soft serve. Be careful not to overmix; you want to keep some of that delightful texture.
Serve your Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream immediately for the best experience. You’ll find that this combination of creamy banana and chewy cookie dough will quickly become a favorite!
