Description
This Banana Ice Cream is a deliciously healthy, dairy-free frozen treat made from just ripe bananas and a few optional ingredients. Naturally sweet and creamy, it can be customized with your favorite add-ins like peanut butter or chocolate chips. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert, ready in minutes using a blender or food processor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas (sliced and frozen)
- 1/4 cup milk or dairy-free milk (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1–2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter
- Chocolate chips
- Cinnamon
- Honey
- Cocoa powder
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare Bananas: Slice the ripe bananas and freeze them until solid. This freezing step is crucial for achieving the creamy ice cream texture.
- Blend Bananas: Place the frozen banana slices into a food processor or high-powered blender. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to incorporate all pieces.
- Add Milk if Needed: If the bananas are not blending smoothly, add the milk a little at a time to help achieve a creamy consistency.
- Mix in Flavors: Once creamy, add vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and any optional add-ins such as peanut butter, chocolate chips, cinnamon, or cocoa powder. Blend briefly to combine.
- Serve or Freeze: Serve immediately for a soft-serve style ice cream, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer, scoopable texture.
Notes
- This recipe is naturally sweet and dairy-free, making it a healthy alternative to traditional ice cream.
- Customize with your favorite flavors or swirl in chocolate sauce before freezing for added variety.
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and creaminess.
- Freezing the bananas properly is key to achieving the ideal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
