Mango And Banana Tofu ‘Ice Cream’ with Raspberry Fruit Leather

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 3

Mango and Banana Tofu 'Ice Cream' with Raspberry Fruit Leather

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

190 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

250

Sugar

30g

Fat

This mango and banana tofu 'ice cream' with raspberry fruit leather is the perfect vegan dessert option. This dish is easy to prepare and requires minimal ingredients. The inclusion of tofu makes it an excellent source of protein and an alternative to dairy, while the mango and bananas provide natural sweetness to this dish. The raspberries in this recipe are an excellent source of antioxidants that may support heart health and brain health. This dessert is delicious, creamy, and a perfect option for vegan and health-conscious foodies in search of a low-fat alternative to traditional ice creams.

Instructions

1.	In a blender, combine the silken tofu, mango pulp, sugar syrup and juice from 1 orange. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2.	Peel and chop the bananas. Add them to the blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
3.	Pour the mixture into a baking dish and freeze for at least 3-4 hours.
4.	Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 140°C.
5.	In a blender, puree the raspberries along with some sugar (if required) until smooth. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and pour the raspberry puree over the parchment paper. Spread evenly and place in the preheated oven for 2-3 hours, until it is completely dry and can be peeled off the parchment paper.
6.	Once the ice cream is set, scoop it out and serve in bowls topped with the raspberry fruit leather.

PROS

This ‘ice cream’ is dairy-free and vegan.
It is also a low-fat alternative to traditional ice-creams.
The inclusion of raspberries in this recipe makes it a good source of antioxidants.

This dish is easy to prepare and requires minimal ingredients.

CONS

The texture of this ice cream may not be similar to traditional dairy ice creams, but it is still creamy and delicious.
This dish requires pre-planning to freeze the ice cream and bake the fruit leather.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The inclusion of tofu and mango make this dish a good source of protein, vitamins C, A, and E. The raspberries in this recipe are an excellent source of antioxidants that may support heart health and brain health. This dish is also low in fat and calories, making it a healthier alternative to traditional ice creams.

	200 g silken tofu
	300 g mango pulp ( To ensure the best flavour , make sure the fruit is very ripe )
	150 g sugar syrup
	1 orange
	200 g bananas
	500 g fresh raspberries or 500 g frozen raspberries
	sugar ( optional )