Description
A healthy and simple homemade ice cream alternative made from ripe bananas and almond milk, blended into a creamy, dairy-free, and vegan soft-serve treat. Customize it with optional add-ins like peanut butter, cocoa powder, or frozen berries for extra flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ cup frozen berries
- A handful of dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Frozen Bananas: Slice ripe bananas and freeze them until solid to provide the creamy texture needed for this ice cream alternative.
- Blend Base Ingredients: Place the frozen banana slices in a food processor or high-powered blender. Pulse until the bananas start breaking down, creating a crumbly texture.
- Add Liquids and Flavor: Add the almond milk and vanilla extract to the blender. Continue blending until the mixture smooths out to a soft-serve ice cream consistency.
- Incorporate Optional Add-Ins: If desired, add peanut butter, cocoa powder, frozen berries, or dark chocolate chips and blend briefly until integrated.
- Serve or Freeze: Enjoy immediately for a soft texture or transfer the mixture to a container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer ice cream. Scoop and enjoy your healthy treat!
Notes
- This nice cream is naturally sweet, dairy-free, and vegan.
- Add texture by mixing in chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or granola before serving.
- Store leftovers in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- Allow frozen nice cream to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before scooping for easier serving.
