Description
This easy banana ice cream recipe is a delicious and healthy frozen treat made from ripe bananas. It’s creamy, naturally sweet, and perfect for a hot day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and slice them into small pieces.
- Place the banana slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours or until frozen solid.
- Once frozen, add the banana slices to a food processor along with lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 1-2 hours for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or other fruits after blending.
- For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of milk or a dollop of yogurt while blending.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: banana ice cream, healthy ice cream, vegan ice cream, easy banana dessert, homemade banana ice cream