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The Best Healthy Banana Nice Cream

healthy banana nice cream

Indulge in a creamy, velvety dessert that tastes exactly like soft-serve ice cream but is made entirely from fruit!

Ingredients

  • 2 large overripe bananas (sliced and frozen)

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

  • 1 tbsp almond milk (if needed for blending)

Instructions

  • Peel and slice bananas into small coins. Freeze for 4 hours.

  • Place frozen coins into a food processor.

  • Blend on high, stopping to scrape down the sides.

  • Once it reaches a “soft-serve” consistency, add vanilla or milk if desired.

  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The “Spotty” Rule: For the best flavor, use bananas that have plenty of brown spots. The spottier they are, the sweeter and more caramel-like your nice cream will taste.

     

  • Freezing Technique: To prevent the bananas from clumping into a giant block, freeze the slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 2 hours before transferring them to a freezer bag.

     

  • Blender vs. Food Processor: If using a standard blender (not a high-speed one like a Vitamix), let the frozen banana coins sit on the counter for 5 minutes to slightly soften before blending. This protects your motor!

  • Mix-In Ideas: Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder for “Chocolate Nice Cream” or 1/4 cup of frozen strawberries for a “Strawberry-Banana” twist.

  • The “Spotty” Rule: For the best flavor, use bananas that have plenty of brown spots. The spottier they are, the sweeter and more caramel-like your nice cream will taste.

     

  • Freezing Technique: To prevent the bananas from clumping into a giant block, freeze the slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 2 hours before transferring them to a freezer bag.

     

  • Blender vs. Food Processor: If using a standard blender (not a high-speed one like a Vitamix), let the frozen banana coins sit on the counter for 5 minutes to slightly soften before blending. This protects your motor!

  • Mix-In Ideas: Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder for “Chocolate Nice Cream” or 1/4 cup of frozen strawberries for a “Strawberry-Banana” twist.