Easy 3-Ingredient Creamy Banana Ice Cream (Nice Cream)
Make creamy, healthy banana ice cream without an ice cream machine. This simple recipe uses only three ingredients for a quick, guilt-free frozen treat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 4 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy like almond milk)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel and slice the ripe bananas. Place the slices in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until completely solid.
- Place the frozen banana slices, milk, and vanilla extract into a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Start blending on low, stopping frequently to scrape down the sides. You may need to use the tamper if your machine has one.
- Continue processing. The mixture will go from crumbly to thick, resembling soft-serve ice cream. This process takes about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture. For a firmer texture, transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and freeze for an additional 1 to 2 hours before scooping.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk instead of regular milk.
- If you want a chocolate banana ice cream, add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder in step 2.
- If the mixture is too thick to blend, add liquid one teaspoon at a time until the blades move freely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg