Homemade frozen banana ice cream

Homemade banana ice cream is a simple and healthy recipe for a refreshing treat. It's sugar- and dairy-free, and you don't even need an ice cream maker! All you need is a few frozen bananas!

Nutritional value per serving

88.5 kcal

Proteins: 1.8 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbohydrates: 17.3 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 3

This is an incredibly simple ice cream recipe! What's more, this dessert is incredibly versatile, making it perfect for those watching their diet, vegans, allergy sufferers, and those with lactose intolerance.

You can make several servings of ice cream at once and store it in the freezer until you need it. This delicious, refreshing treat will delight both adults and children! Once you try it, you'll be enjoying it all summer long!

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Frozen banana ice cream

Ingredients

Servings

Banana

3 pcs
Almond milk

1 tbsp
Salt

1 pinch
Maple syrup

1 tsp
Vanilla extract

0.5 tsp

Preparation

Step 1

Peel the bananas, cut them into pieces, and freeze them for 2 hours until completely frozen. For the most delicious, sweet, and flavorful ice cream, use very ripe bananas with spotted and slightly blackened skin.

Step 2

Once the bananas are completely frozen, remove them from the freezer and place them in a blender. Add a tablespoon milk.

Step 3

Blend the bananas until smooth and pureed. If using an immersion blender, chop them into as small pieces as possible before freezing. After removing the bananas from the freezer, let them thaw for a few minutes. If making ice cream from a large quantity of bananas, blend them in small batches to avoid damaging the blender.

Step 4

If desired, add maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract to the finished ice cream. Turn the blender back on and blend until smooth.

Step 5

Decorate the ice cream as desired, for example with chocolate drops, and serve.

Adviсe

A food processor is best for this recipe, as it has enough space to completely cream the banana. A blender can also be used, but be careful to ensure it's powerful enough to handle frozen bananas.
If you're having trouble blending, let the banana thaw for a few minutes. This will soften it and make it easier to blend.
It's best to use overripe bananas. This will result in a richer flavor and a sweeter ice cream. To ripen bananas faster, store them in a loosely sealed brown paper bag.
To achieve a true "ice cream" texture, simply transfer the prepared banana puree to a container and freeze for 2-3 hours. After a while, you can form the mixture into balls with an ice cream scoop!