Blackberry Raspberry Macadamia Nice Cream Sundaes

July deserves a final recipe that feels celebratory.

These Blackberry Raspberry Macadamia Nice Cream Sundaes combine frozen fruit, plant milk, macadamia nuts, and flaxseed into a creamy frozen dessert without dairy.

They use four July focus foods:

• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• Macadamia nuts
• Ground flaxseed

The recipe is simple enough for an ordinary Friday but special enough to mark the end of the month.

Blackberry Raspberry Macadamia Nice Cream Sundaes

Serves: 4 small sundaes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Freezing time: None if the fruit is already frozen

Ingredients

For the Nice Cream

• 2 frozen bananas, sliced
• 1 cup frozen blackberries
• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• 1/3 cup unsweetened plant milk, plus more as needed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons macadamia nuts
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• Small pinch of sea salt

For the Toppings

• Fresh blackberries
• Fresh raspberries
• 2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
• Unsweetened coconut flakes, optional
• Small drizzle of maple syrup, optional

Instructions

1. Prepare the Blender or Food Processor

Use a high-powered blender or food processor.

Let the frozen fruit sit at room temperature for three to five minutes if it is extremely hard.

2. Blend the Base

Add:

• Frozen bananas
• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• Plant milk
• Vanilla
• Macadamia nuts
• Flaxseed
• Salt

Blend or process.

Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.

Add more plant milk one tablespoon at a time.

Use only enough to help the mixture blend.

Too much liquid will turn the nice cream into a smoothie.

3. Serve Immediately

Spoon the mixture into four small glasses or bowls.

Top with:

• Fresh berries
• Chopped macadamias
• Ground flaxseed
• Optional coconut
• Optional maple syrup

Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture.

Firmer Texture Option

Transfer the nice cream to a shallow freezer-safe container.

Freeze for 45 to 60 minutes.

Stir once halfway through.

Scoop and serve.

Do not freeze for several hours without allowing time to soften before serving.

Homemade nice cream becomes very firm.

Estimated Nutrition Facts

Per serving, based on four servings without optional maple syrup or coconut:

• Calories: approximately 205
• Protein: approximately 3 grams
• Carbohydrates: approximately 38 grams
• Fiber: approximately 8 grams
• Total fat: approximately 7 grams
• Saturated fat: approximately 1 gram
• Sodium: approximately 40 milligrams
• Total sugars: approximately 20 grams
• Added sugars: 0 grams

Nutrition will vary based on banana size, plant milk, and toppings.

Why Frozen Banana Works

Frozen banana creates the creamy base.

It provides:

• Natural sweetness
• Body
• Smooth texture

The flavor will be present, but berries help balance it.

For less banana flavor, use:

• One frozen banana
• One cup frozen cauliflower
• Extra berries
• A little more plant milk

The texture will be less sweet and slightly different.

Why Macadamias Work Here

Macadamias add richness.

They blend easily and have a mild flavor.

They help the dessert feel more satisfying without requiring cream.

Why Flaxseed Is Included

Ground flaxseed adds fiber and plant-based omega-3 fats.

It also slightly thickens the mixture.

Do not add too much or the texture may become heavy.

Make It More Raspberry-Forward

Use:

• 1 1/2 cups raspberries
• 1/2 cup blackberries

Make It More Blackberry-Forward

Use:

• 1 1/2 cups blackberries
• 1/2 cup raspberries

Make a Sundae Bar

Set out:

• Fresh berries
• Chopped macadamias
• Ground flaxseed
• Coconut flakes
• Cacao nibs
• Cinnamon
• Small amounts of maple syrup

Let everyone build a small sundae.

Storage

Nice cream is best served fresh.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.

Allow it to soften at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before scooping.

Is This a Healthy Dessert?

It is made from whole-food ingredients and contains no required added sugar.

That does not mean portions no longer matter.

Bananas, berries, and nuts still provide calories and natural sugars.

Enjoy it as dessert rather than treating the entire container as a single serving.

Why It Is the Right Final July Recipe

This recipe brings together several foods we used throughout the month.

The berries appeared in:

• Smoothies
• Salads
• Gazpacho
• Dressings
• Breakfast bowls
• Frozen pops

Macadamias appeared in:

• Sauces
• Salads
• Lettuce cups
• Breakfast dishes

Flaxseed appeared in:

• Drinks
• Breakfasts
• Coatings
• Frozen treats

That is the point of focus foods.

We learn enough ways to use them that they stop feeling like one-purpose ingredients.

July ends with something cold, colorful, simple, and fun.

Take the foods that worked.

Carry them into August.

Let the rest go.

Plant Based Flex · Frozen Dessert

Blackberry Raspberry Macadamia Nice Cream Sundaes

Whole-fruit soft-serve with no added sugar

Makes4 sundaes

Prep15 min

FreezeNone*

DietVegan

Ingredients

For the Nice Cream

• 2 frozen bananas, sliced
• 1 cup frozen blackberries
• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• ⅓ cup unsweetened plant milk, plus more as needed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp macadamia nuts
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• Small pinch of sea salt

For the Toppings

• Fresh blackberries
• Fresh raspberries
• 2 tbsp chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 tsp ground flaxseed
• Unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
• Small drizzle of maple syrup (optional)

Directions

1

Let the frozen fruit sit at room temperature for 3 to 5 minutes if it is extremely hard. This helps protect your blender and makes blending easier.

2

Add frozen bananas, blackberries, raspberries, plant milk, vanilla, macadamia nuts, flaxseed, and salt to a high-powered blender or food processor.

3

Blend or process, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Add more plant milk one tablespoon at a time — use only enough to help the mixture move. Too much liquid will turn the nice cream into a smoothie.

4

Spoon into four small glasses or bowls. Top with fresh berries, chopped macadamias, flaxseed, and optional coconut or maple syrup. Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture.

For a firmer scoop-able texture: transfer nice cream to a shallow freezer-safe container and freeze for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Scoop and serve. Do not freeze for several hours without allowing time to soften before serving — homemade nice cream becomes very firm. *Freeze time is none if fruit is already frozen.

Simple Variations

• Use all blackberries or all raspberries for a single-berry version
• Add a tablespoon of almond butter for a richer, creamier base
• Swap macadamias for cashews or sunflower seeds (nut-free)
• Add a small handful of spinach — it disappears into the color
• Stir in cacao nibs for a chocolate berry combination
• Use a frozen mango chunk for a tropical twist
• Layer in a glass with granola for a parfait-style presentation

Make Ahead

• Freeze sliced bananas and portion berries ahead in freezer bags
• Pre-chop macadamia topping and store in a sealed jar
• Blend to order for soft-serve texture — nice cream does not hold well once blended
• For meal prep, freeze blended nice cream in individual portions and soften 5 to 8 minutes before serving
• Keep toppings separate until ready to serve

Serve With

• Breakfast pops
• Fresh fruit plate
• Granola bowl
• Herbal iced tea
• A summer brunch spread
• Oat milk latte
• A light snack board

Nutrition Facts

Per sundae · serves 4 · no maple syrup or coconut flakes

~205Calories

~3gProtein

~38gCarbs

~8gFiber

~7gTotal Fat

~1gSat. Fat

~40mgSodium

~20gSugars

Per larger serving · serves 2 · double portions, no optional toppings

~410Calories

~6gProtein

~76gCarbs

~16gFiber

~14gTotal Fat

~2gSat. Fat

~80mgSodium

~40gSugars

Estimates only. No added sugars — all sugars are naturally occurring from fruit. Values vary based on banana size, plant milk brand, and toppings used.

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