Description
This creamy and naturally sweet Vegan Banana Ice Cream is made with just one ingredient—frozen bananas! A healthy alternative to traditional ice cream, this dairy-free dessert is perfect for vegans, kids, and anyone looking for a no-guilt frozen treat. Add mix-ins like peanut butter, chocolate, or berries for endless variations. Keywords: vegan banana ice cream, dairy-free ice cream, healthy banana dessert, nice cream recipe, one-ingredient vegan ice cream
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- Optional add-ins:
- 1–2 tbsp plant milk (for smoother blending)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder for chocolate flavor
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Place frozen banana slices into a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend until crumbly, then scrape down sides and continue blending.
- Add plant milk, if needed, for smoother consistency.
- Continue blending until the mixture becomes creamy like soft-serve.
- Add optional flavors (peanut butter, cocoa, vanilla, etc.) and blend again to combine.
- Serve immediately for soft-serve texture or freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer scoopable consistency.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the sweetest, most flavorful result.
- You can prep frozen banana slices in advance and store in freezer bags.
- Try toppings like chopped nuts, cacao nibs, granola, or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
