Craving something sweet, creamy, and healthy? This Blender Banana Ice Cream is quick, simple, and totally guilt-free. Made with just ripe bananas (and optional mix-ins), it’s a creamy treat everyone will love — no ice cream machine needed!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🍌 Only requires ripe bananas
❄️ No ice cream machine needed
🌱 Vegan and naturally sweet
🍫 Customizable with add-ins like chocolate, peanut butter, or berries
⏱ Ready in under 10 minutes
Ingredients
3–4 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional mix-ins: cocoa powder, peanut butter, chocolate chips, or berries
Instructions
1️⃣ Freeze Bananas Slice bananas and freeze them for at least 2–3 hours or overnight.
2️⃣ Blend Place frozen banana slices in a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
3️⃣ Add Flavor (Optional) Add vanilla extract or any optional mix-ins and blend again until fully combined.
4️⃣ Serve or Freeze Serve immediately as soft-serve ice cream, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer texture.
Tips for Perfect Banana Ice Cream ✨
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness
Freeze bananas in a single layer for easier blending
Mix in cocoa or peanut butter for a richer flavor
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week
Prep & Timing ⏱️
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Freeze Time: 2–3 hours (or overnight)
Total Time: 2–3 hours 5 minutes
Yield: 2–3 servings
This Blender Banana Ice Cream is a simple, healthy, and customizable dessert that satisfies any sweet tooth — naturally!
