American · Snack · Breakfast
Banana Nice Cream
Frozen ripe bananas blitzed into a thick, creamy soft-serve with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon. It tastes like a treat but is made from fruit, with no added sugar or cream.
- Prep
- 250 min
- Cook
- No cooking
- Total
- 250 min
- Serves
- 2
Calories come from: Carbs 91% · Fat 5% · Protein 4%
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Ingredients
For 2 servings- 3 medium354 gRipe bananas, peeled
- 3 tbsp45 gUnsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tspVanilla extract
- 1 pinchGround cinnamon (optional)
Steps
- 1
Peel the bananas and slice them into rounds about 1 cm thick.
- 2
Spread the slices in a single layer on a lined tray or plate so they do not stick together.
- 3
Freeze for at least 4 hours, until completely solid.
- 4
Let the frozen slices sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 minutes to soften slightly.
- 5
Put the banana slices, almond milk, vanilla and cinnamon (if using) into a food processor or high-powered blender.
- 6
Pulse to break up the banana, then blend, scraping down the sides often, until smooth and creamy like soft-serve.
- 7
Serve straight away for a soft texture, or freeze in a covered container for 30 minutes for a firmer scoop.
Swaps, storage and make-ahead
Swaps
- Use oat milk instead of almond milk for a nut-free version, choosing one labelled gluten-free if you need it to stay gluten-free.
- Swap 1 of the bananas for a handful of frozen blueberries or mixed berries for a fruity purple swirl like the one in the photo.
- Blend in 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder for an easy chocolate version.
- Add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter for a richer, nuttier scoop, or sunflower seed butter to keep it peanut-free.
Storage
Nice cream is best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be frozen in a covered container for up to about 1 month. It sets very hard, so let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes or re-blend before serving.
Make ahead
Slice and freeze the bananas in advance, then store the frozen slices in a sealed freezer bag for up to about 2 months so you can blend a batch whenever you like.
Nutrition values are for the recipe as written.
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Allergens and nutrition
Contains: Tree nuts
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Full nutrition
| Per serving (201 g) | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40.6 g | 20.2 g |
| of which sugars | 21.7 g | 10.8 g |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 0.4 g |
| of which saturated | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 7 mg |
Nutrition is calculated from USDA FoodData Central data and may differ from what you cook.
