Description
This creamy, dreamy banana ice cream is made with just a few wholesome ingredients and no ice cream machine! With frozen bananas as the base, it’s naturally sweet, ultra-smooth, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re craving something quick, healthy, or dairy-free, this recipe has your back. Enjoy it soft-serve style straight from the blender, or freeze for scoopable perfection. Ready in minutes and perfect for customizing with your favorite add-ins like chocolate, peanut butter, or berries—banana ice cream is the guilt-free treat you didn’t know you needed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 2–4 tablespoons almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
2. Optional:
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or nut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (if needed)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Add frozen banana slices to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Pour in a splash of milk to help it blend smoothly.
- Add vanilla extract and salt.
- Blend until crumbly, then continue until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Scrape down sides as needed.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins.
- Serve immediately for soft-serve, or freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer texture.
Notes
- For best flavor, use overripe bananas.
- Make ahead and pre-portion for easy snacking.
- Let frozen banana ice cream thaw for 5 minutes before scooping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–3 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg