An easy non-dairy treat made using nothing but bananas. You can customize it with additional mix-ins to make the ultimate banana nice cream in minutes!
I've come to realize bananas are magical. They're so versatile and the perfect filler for anything. I love them in my smoothies, mixed into my cereal, and as my ice cream. Yes, you heard me right. Ice cream. It's a dream come true. A healthy dessert, an oxymoron, is now becoming more common. And you don't have to sacrifice the flavor you've come to expect from your sweets just because it's deemed "healthy."
Here's how you accomplish this simple sweet.
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How to make banana nice cream
Take a couple bananas and chop them up. Set them on a plate and place it in the freezer. Once they're solid (about 2 hours) they're ready.
Blend the bananas in a food processor. They should become fluid like soft serve ice cream.
If you want, you can add some extra flavor. I put in 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. Blend until addition is evenly distributed.
Some recommend refreezing now so you get more of an ice cream consistency but I liked it as is. Thick and Creamy (also, I couldn't wait that long to try it!).
Delicious! It was the perfect combination of chocolate and banana. And guilt-free!
Flavor Variations
Here are some additional flavor suggestions using 2 bananas:
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- Add ¼ teaspoon of almond extract (and maybe some shredded coconut?)
- Add some frozen strawberries or strawberry syrup for a strawberry-banana flavor
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of peanut or almond butter with 1 tablespoon maple syrup
I definitely want to play around with more flavors and see how these would turn out.
No bananas?
No problem! Any frozen fruit will work to create a delicious soft-serve, sorbet. I've tried it with frozen strawberries, mango, and cherries.
Want more ideas? Check out this roundup of the best vegan banana nice cream recipes.
More cold dairy-free treats
- This quite literally is the easiest no bake vegan cheesecake ever! These individually served mini cheesecakes are perfect for dinner parties or portion control!
- Sip into tropical bliss with these coconut milkshakes! It can be made with or without ice cream for a creamy cold beverage!
- For a healthy snack time hack, these peanut butter stuffed dates taste like a snickers candy bar but much healthier for you!
- For a sweet and refreshing treat, watermelon dessert pizza is a fun and delicious summer dessert that easily feeds a crowd!
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📖 Recipe
One-Ingredient Banana Nice Cream
Method
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 Ripe Bananas
Instructions
- Slice bananas up and place in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag, and place in the freezer for two hours.
- After bananas have been frozen, remove them from the freezer and place in a food processor. Blend until they become a creamy, soft serve consistency. If the consistency is too thick you can add 1 tablespoon of plant milk at a time to thin it out.
- Scoop into a bowl and enjoy immediately as soft serve or for firmer ice cream, place in an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze for 1-2 hours before scooping.
