Best 6 Easy Healthy Banana Ice Cream Recipes
In pursuit of a delectable and nutritious sweet treat, look no further than the realm of easy healthy banana ice cream. This frozen delight not only tantalizes taste buds but also nourishes the body with its wholesome ingredients. Whether you seek a guilt-free indulgence or a refreshing snack, this culinary creation will satisfy your cravings without compromising your health goals. With just a few simple steps and a handful of pantry staples, you can conjure this creamy, frozen confection right in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
EASY BANANA ICE CREAM (TIPS + 10 FLAVORS!)
The ultimate guide to making EASY, perfect 1-INGREDIENT banana ice cream every time! We're sharing our top tips and tricks, plus 10 delicious flavors!
Provided by Minimalist Baker
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Be sure to start with ripe and spotty bananas. Peel and slice into 1/2-inch slices for easier blending (large chunks tax the motor). Then add to a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until firm (3-4 hours or overnight).
- Add sliced frozen bananas to a food processor fitted with an "S" blade. Then blend for 4-5 minutes or until completely smooth, fluffy, and blended. You'll need to stop occasionally to stir and scrape the sides. You'll be left with a soft serve texture. See "FREEZING" below for freezing tips.
- Add sliced frozen bananas to a high-speed blender, our most recommended model being the Vitamix 5200 for ultimate control and its powerful motor. (The Kitchenaid KSB8270FP Pro Line Series works well, too.) Turn the Vitamix dial to its lowest setting and ensure the switch is flipped to "Variable" NOT "High" to start with. It's too much to jump the motor from 0-100 that fast.
- Once it's started blending, quickly switch from "Variable" to "High" speed and use the tamper to press down and stir/agitate the bananas, which should turn into soft-serve texture banana ice cream quite quickly. If the motor seems to be struggling, stop and pause momentarily. Be sure to switch back to low speed / "Variable," then switch to "High" speed every time to protect the motor.
- Adding flavor to your nice cream is easy! For every flavor besides strawberry, berry, or Salted Caramel, simply add the recommended amounts of each ingredient to your ice cream at this time and blend until creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. If making strawberry or berry, we recommend adding them at the beginning with the unblended bananas for best texture.
- At this point you have soft-serve texture banana ice cream. To get more of a scoopable ice cream texture, simply spread into a Tupperware or parchment-lined loaf pan and freeze for 2-3 hours. Then scoop with an ice cream scoop! If too firm, let thaw 15-30 minutes to soften.
- Best when fresh. See freezing instructions above. Frozen banana ice cream should keep for up to 1 month if well covered, though we find it's best when used within the first week.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 servings, Calories 105 kcal, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, Fat 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 3.1 g, Sugar 14.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.13 g
EASY & HEALTHY BANANA "ICE CREAM"
After seeing this idea floating around the web, I thought I'd experiment a little. Three simple ingredients, no sugar added, no ice cream machine needed... How much healthier and easier could it get? This "ice cream" is smooth like soft serve and naturally sweet. Plus it has the potential for so many add-ins (dark chocolate chips, chopped strawberries, nuts... just to name a few). Please note "Cooking Time" includes time needed to cure in the freezer. If you are as excited as my 4-year-old was to eat this "ice cream", you may choose to serve it directly after turning out of the food processor instead of freezing for 2-4 hours, but please be aware that it will be soft and melt much faster. My daughter, the best taste-tester around, approves, and I hope you do too!
Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe
Categories Ice Cream
Time 2h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Slice bananas and arrange in one layer onto a parchment or wax paper lined cookie sheet. Freeze for 2 hours.
- Into a 5-quart capacity food processor, using the chopping blade, place banana slices. Pulse for a few seconds at a time until a course crumb texture is reached.
- Add milk and vanilla. Continue processing, occasionally scraping the sides of the processor bowl with a rubber spatula, until mixture reaches a creamy, smooth soft-serve consistency.
- With a spatula, turn "ice cream" into a freezer container. Cover and freeze for 2-4 hours or until desired texture is reached.
HEALTHY BANANA & PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM
Use up ripe bananas in this easy frozen dessert with almond milk, peanut butter and cinnamon - a low-fat sweet treat
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Treat
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Tip the frozen bananas and almond milk into a blender. Blend together to create a smooth consistency. Add the peanut butter and cinnamon, and blend again. Taste and add more cinnamon, if you like.
- Transfer to a freezer-proof container and freeze for 1 hr.
- Take out of the freezer and serve with grated chocolate and flaked almonds sprinkled over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein
CREAMY BANANA ICE CREAM
This is a very simple and easy way to make banana ice cream. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as my family does and I do. You can also substitute the banana with a different fruit, but i find it tastes best with banana.
Provided by Katherine
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 5h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange banana slices on paper and freeze until solid, 3 to 5 hours.
- Peel bananas from the parchment paper and place in the blender. Add milk and cream and blend until smooth; transfer to a sealable container and freeze until set, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 16.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
QUICK BANANA ICE CREAM
A no-churn ice cream that's low-fat, superhealthy and counts as one of your five-a-day
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Snack, Supper
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pop the banana chunks on a flat tray and cover well. Freeze for at least 1 hr, or until frozen through. When ready to eat throw the banana into a food processor and whizz until smooth with enough of the milk to achieve a creamy texture. Scoop into 4 bowls or glasses, then top with the sauce and nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium
EASY BANANA ICE CREAM
When bananas are over-ripe, don't throw them away. Peel them, wrap them in plastic wrap, and freeze them. Two ingredients are all you need to make this family-pleaser.
Provided by ANNE MARSHALL
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Combine frozen bananas and 1/4 cup skim milk in a blender; blend for 30 seconds. Add remaining 1/4 cup milk and blend on high speed until smooth, about 30 seconds more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 26.9 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. Freeze the bananas for at least 2 hours, or overnight, for a creamier ice cream.
- Add your favorite mix-ins, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit, before freezing the bananas. This will give the ice cream a more complex flavor.
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can mash the bananas with a fork. However, the ice cream will be smoother if you use a food processor or blender.
- Serve the ice cream immediately, or store it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
This easy and healthy banana ice cream recipe is a delicious and refreshing treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and nutritious ice cream that is perfect for a hot summer day. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing snack, give this banana ice cream recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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