Description
This no-churn banana ice cream is rich, creamy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. With just a few ingredients, you can make a delicious homemade treat without an ice cream machine! Perfect for a quick dessert or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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- 3 large ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (or honey for a natural sweetener)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or Nutella
Instructions
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- Freeze the bananas:
- Peel and slice the bananas into ½-inch rounds.
- Place them in a sealed bag or container and freeze for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Blend the ice cream base:
- In a food processor or blender, combine the frozen bananas, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Whip the cream:
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream using a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Combine & freeze:
- Gently fold the banana mixture into the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Stir in any mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or peanut butter.
- Transfer to a loaf pan or airtight container.
- Freeze & serve:
- Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
Notes
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- For soft-serve texture: Serve immediately after blending instead of freezing.
- For extra flavor: Add ½ tsp cinnamon or a splash of rum extract.
- Make it vegan: Use coconut cream and replace sweetened condensed milk with maple syrup or blended dates.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg