Description
Homemade Banana Ice Cream is a delightful, creamy treat that captures the essence of summer in every scoop. This guilt-free dessert is made with just a few simple ingredients, primarily ripe bananas, and is incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect on its own or topped with your favorite fruits and nuts, this ice cream is a refreshing way to satisfy your sweet cravings while keeping things nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Freeze the sliced bananas for at least 2 hours on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen bananas with coconut milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy (about 1-2 minutes).
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2 hours to firm up.
- Serve in bowls topped with fresh fruit or crushed nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For a fun twist, add mix-ins like chocolate chips or peanut butter before freezing. - Use overripe bananas for optimal sweetness and creaminess. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.