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chocolate banana ice cream
Faiza Shabir

Easy Banana Ice Cream Recipe

This banana ice cream is creamy, naturally sweet, and unbelievably easy to make. Ripe frozen bananas blend into a smooth, soft-serve style dessert without needing an ice cream maker. It’s a simple, healthy treat that tastes like real ice cream but uses wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas sliced and frozen
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk optional for smoother texture
  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips or nuts optional topping

Method
 

  1. Slice ripe bananas and freeze them for at least 2 hours.
  2. Place the frozen banana slices into a blender or food processor.
  3. Add vanilla extract and milk if needed.
  4. Blend until smooth and creamy like soft-serve ice cream.
  5. Stop and scrape down the sides if necessary while blending.
  6. Continue blending until the mixture becomes thick and smooth.
  7. Serve immediately for soft-serve texture or freeze for 1 hour for firmer ice cream.
  8. Top with chocolate chips or nuts if desired.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
  • Add cocoa powder or peanut butter for different variations.
  • Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Let the ice cream sit for a few minutes before scooping.

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