Description
This kid-friendly one-ingredient banana ice cream is a sweet, simple, and healthy treat perfect for busy parents. It’s easy to make and a great way to use ripe bananas, appealing to even picky eaters like Leo and Mia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas (the riper, the sweeter!)
Instructions
- Peel the ripe bananas and slice them into 1-inch thick rounds.
- Place the banana slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze the banana slices for at least 2-3 hours, or until solid. This is a great prep-ahead step!
- Transfer the frozen banana slices to a food processor or a high-speed blender.
- Process the bananas, scraping down the sides as needed. It will go from crumbly to thick, then creamy, resembling soft-serve ice cream. Be patient – it takes a few minutes!
- Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for another 30-60 minutes for a firmer scoopable ice cream.
Notes
- For variations, you can add a tablespoon of cocoa powder for chocolate banana ice cream, a spoonful of peanut butter, or a splash of vanilla extract during processing.
- This is a fantastic way to use up those bananas that are getting a little too brown on your counter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg