Description
Banana Ice Cream is a creamy, dairy-free frozen dessert made primarily from ripe bananas, blended to a soft-serve consistency with a touch of vanilla and nut butter for added flavor and richness.
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons almond or peanut butter
Instructions
- Peel and slice bananas into chunks. Freeze for at least 4–6 hours or overnight until solid.
- Place frozen banana pieces in a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend or pulse, scraping down the sides, until the bananas form a creamy, soft-serve texture.
- Add vanilla extract and nut butter. Blend again until fully incorporated.
- Serve immediately as soft-serve or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1–3 hours for a firmer texture.
- Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes to soften slightly for scooping.
Notes
- Add cocoa powder or chocolate chips for a chocolate variation.
- Swirl in fruit purée like strawberries or raspberries for extra flavor.
- Enhance with a pinch of salt or cinnamon.
- Use different nut or seed butters for variety (cashew, sunflower, tahini).
- Add a splash of milk (dairy or non-dairy) for smoother blending if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
