Creamy Dairy-Free Banana Nice Cream (Printable)

Whip up creamy dairy-free frozen goodness using only ripe bananas in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 3 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Optional Add-Ins

02 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
03 - 1–2 tbsp plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy), as needed
04 - 1 tbsp peanut butter or cocoa powder (optional)

→ Optional Toppings

05 - Fresh berries
06 - Chopped nuts
07 - Chocolate chips

# How-To Steps:

01 - Peel and slice the bananas into uniform rounds. Arrange in a single layer in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until completely solid.
02 - Transfer the frozen banana slices to a high-powered blender or food processor. Pulse until the bananas break down into a crumbly texture, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Continue blending until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Add 1 tbsp of plant-based milk at a time if needed to help achieve a uniform consistency.
04 - For flavored nice cream, add vanilla extract, peanut butter, or cocoa powder and blend again until fully incorporated.
05 - Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1 hour for a firmer, scoopable consistency.
06 - Top with fresh berries, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or other desired toppings and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like soft serve ice cream but is literally just bananas, so you can eat a massive bowl guilt-free at midnight.
  • You probably already have everything you need, and the flavor possibilities are endless once you start playing with add-ins.
02 -
  • The first time I made this I gave up too early because it looked like gravel, but patience is everything and it will turn creamy if you just keep going.
  • A frozen banana that has been thawed for even five minutes blends much faster than one straight from the freezer, so let it sit briefly if your blender is struggling.
03 -
  • Freeze your banana slices on a parchment-lined tray first, then transfer to a bag, because freezing them in a clump means you will be chipping apart a solid brick later.
  • For the most authentic ice cream experience, serve it in a cold bowl with a real spoon, because presentation tricks your brain into savoring it more slowly.

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