Description
This Healthy Version of Ice Cream is a creamy, naturally sweet frozen treat made with just a few wholesome ingredients—no added sugar, cream, or artificial flavors. Using frozen bananas as the base, this “nice cream” delivers the texture of soft serve with endless flavor possibilities. It’s vegan, dairy-free, and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings the healthy way.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (peeled, sliced, and frozen)
- 1–2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for chocolate flavor)
- ½ cup frozen berries
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- A handful of dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare bananas: Peel, slice, and freeze 3 ripe bananas to ensure they blend smoothly into a creamy base.
- Blend initial ingredients: Place the frozen banana slices into a food processor or high-speed blender and blend until crumbly.
- Add liquids and flavors: Add 1–2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the blender.
- Blend until creamy: Continue blending, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, resembling soft serve ice cream.
- Add optional mix-ins: For flavored versions, add cocoa powder, peanut butter, frozen berries, or dark chocolate chips now and blend until incorporated.
- Serve or freeze: Enjoy immediately for a soft serve texture, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer, scoopable ice cream consistency.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas that are well-speckled before freezing for the best texture and natural sweetness.
- Freeze bananas in slices to make blending easier and smoother.
- This recipe is highly customizable; try adding matcha powder, cinnamon, or chopped nuts for different flavor variations.
- Serve immediately for soft serve texture or freeze longer if you prefer a firmer texture.
