Banana Ice Cream No Machine Needed
Indulge in the ultimate guilt-free frozen treat with this easy, no-churn Banana Ice Cream recipe — perfect for when you’re craving something sweet and creamy but want to keep it simple! Made with just a few wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas and a hint of vanilla extract, this dessert requires no ice cream machine, only a blender or food processor. Customize it to your taste with optional add-ins like peanut butter, cocoa powder, or a splash of milk for an extra creamy texture. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this refreshing vegan and dairy-free dessert is your answer to quick, homemade ice cream that’s both delicious and nutritious! Enjoy it immediately as a soft-serve or freeze for a firmer texture to scoop into bowls or cones.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (optional, for creamier texture)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter or cocoa powder (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
Peel the ripe bananas and slice them into thin coins.
Place the banana slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread them out evenly so they don’t touch each other.
Freeze the banana slices for at least 2-3 hours, or until they are completely frozen.
Transfer the frozen banana slices to a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed. The bananas will first look crumbly, then pasty. Keep blending until they turn smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
Add the vanilla extract and optional ingredients like milk, peanut butter, or cocoa powder at this stage. Blend again to combine.
Once smooth, you can either serve the banana ice cream immediately as soft-serve or transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for another 1-2 hours for a firmer texture.
Scoop and serve the ice cream in bowls or cones, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
623 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1930 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
