Description
This healthy ice cream recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings while keeping things nutritious. Made with frozen bananas, almond milk, and natural sweeteners, this creamy, dairy-free dessert is not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients. The best part? It’s completely customizable—add cocoa powder for chocolate flavor, mix in fresh fruits, or swirl in nut butter for extra indulgence. Ready in minutes with no ice cream maker required, this recipe is a must-try for dessert lovers looking for a healthier alternative.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 3 frozen bananas, sliced
- ½ cup almond milk (or coconut/oat milk)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Additions for Flavor Variations
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for chocolate ice cream)
- ½ cup mixed berries (for fruit-flavored ice cream)
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (for a nutty twist)
- 1 scoop protein powder (for added nutrition)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the frozen bananas into smaller chunks.
- Blend Bananas: In a high-speed blender, pulse the bananas until they start breaking down.
- Add Liquid & Sweetener: Gradually add almond milk, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Customize Flavor: Add cocoa powder, fruit, or nut butter if desired. Blend again.
- Freeze: Pour into a container and freeze for 2–3 hours until firm.
- Serve: Scoop out and enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Notes
For a softer ice cream texture, serve immediately after blending as a soft-serve. If frozen too long, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per 100g
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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