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Banana ice cream

Banana Ice Cream


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  • Author: Ethan Boldt
  • Total Time: 5 min
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Looking for a dairy-free frozen dessert that’s naturally sweet and more nutrient-dense? Banana ice cream, also known as nice cream, is a simple, wholesome solution. Below, you’ll find a classic vanilla base recipe along with several easy variations, including chocolate, mango, strawberry, mint chip and more.


Ingredients

Scale

Vanilla:

  • 2 frozen bananas cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt

Chocolate:

  • 2 frozen bananas cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 23 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • pinch of sea salt

Strawberry:

  • 2 frozen bananas cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup strawberries, halved and frozen
  • 12 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • pinch of sea salt

Peanut butter:

  • 2 frozen bananas cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup creamy salted peanut butter
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

Mint chip:

  • 2 frozen bananas cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ teaspoon mint extract
  • ¼ mini dark chocolate chips
  • pinch of sea salt

Mango:

  • 2 frozen bananas cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup peeled, frozen mango
  • 12 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • ⅛ teaspoon cardamom
  • pinch of sea salt

Peach:

  • 2 frozen bananas cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peach
  • 12 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt

Possible add-ins:

  • 1 scoop protein powder (whey protein works best)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 12 tablespoons coconut milk instead of almond milk

Instructions

  1. Add frozen banana pieces (and possibly other fruit) to a food processor or high-speed blender.
  2. Blend until crumbly, then add a splash of milk and other ingredients.
  3. Continue blending until smooth and creamy.
  4. Serve immediately or freeze for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer texture.
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 130g
  • Calories: 121
  • Sugar: 15.4g
  • Sodium: 63mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27.9g
  • Fiber: 3.1g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg