How to Make Banana Ice Cream (Nice Cream)

banana ice cream with a spoon inside a glass bowl.

How to Make Banana Ice Cream (Nice Cream)

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: vegan

Keyword: banana ice cream, nice cream

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 105kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

Banana ice cream is a healthy dessert you can prepare in minutes. There's only 1 ingredient required and the flavor variations are endless!

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Ingredients

Plain Banana Ice Cream

1 frozen banana

Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

1 frozen banana
½ cup frozen strawberries
1 teaspoon maple syrup

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

1 frozen banana
1 tablespoon all-natural peanut butter

Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

1 frozen banana
1 tablespoon cacao powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

1 frozen banana
1 tablespoon cacao powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon all-natural peanut butter

Instructions

To make a single serving, use a mini food chopper (like this one). If you're using a 12-cup food processor, you'll need to double or triple the recipe to make everything blend smoothly. (3 bananas minimum or 2 bananas plus 1 cup frozen fruit.) Slice the frozen banana into small pieces so it will break down faster.
Add the sliced banana and any other ingredients to the food processor and secure the lid. Process until the banana breaks down and has a smooth and creamy ice-cream-like texture. (No need to add liquid; just be patient and keep blending!) Serve right away for a soft serve consistency.
For scoop-able ice cream, transfer the banana ice cream to a freezer-safe dish and freeze for 2 hours. Scoop and serve.
Leftover ice cream can be stored in a tightly covered container for up to 3 months, but it will harden so you'll need to let it thaw on the counter for 15 to 20 minutes before serving again.

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Notes

Nutrition information is for 1 batch of plain banana ice cream (made with 1 frozen banana). Other flavors will vary. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.

If you would rather make scoop-able ice cream, try Chocolate Coconut Milk Ice Cream, Coffee Ice Cream, Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream, or Peanut Butter Ice Cream. They are all dairy-free!

Update Note: This recipe was updated in June 2024 to make sure it was tested with a mini food chopper and a 12-cup food processor. You can find the original version here.

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