Description
This healthy version of ice cream uses ripe frozen bananas blended into a creamy, soft-serve treat that’s naturally dairy-free and vegan. It’s a guilt-free dessert option that can be customized with optional add-ins like cocoa powder, nut butter, or berries for extra flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate version)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter
- ½ cup frozen berries
- A few dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the bananas: Place the frozen banana slices into a food processor or high-speed blender. Pulse a few times to break them up into smaller pieces to ease blending.
- Blend to creamy texture: Blend continuously, scraping down the sides as needed, then add almond milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to help the mixture become smooth and creamy. Continue blending until the texture resembles soft-serve ice cream.
- Add optional ingredients: Incorporate any optional add-ins like cocoa powder, nut butter, berries, or chocolate chips. Pulse again just to combine, ensuring these mix-ins are evenly distributed.
- Serve or freeze: For a soft-serve texture, serve immediately. For a firmer, scoopable consistency, transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1–2 hours before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free and vegan, making it suitable for various dietary needs.
- Customize with your favorite mix-ins such as nuts, fruits, or chocolate chips.
- For an added protein boost, include a scoop of protein powder before blending.
- Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and creaminess.
- Blend thoroughly to achieve the smoothest texture possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
