2-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream (Printable version)

A creamy frozen treat made from bananas and plant milk. Healthy, naturally sweet, and perfectly smooth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 ripe bananas

→ Liquid

02 - 2 tablespoons plant-based milk (such as almond, oat, or coconut) or dairy milk

# Directions:

01 - Peel the bananas and slice them into thin coins.
02 - Arrange the sliced bananas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours until solid.
03 - Transfer the frozen banana slices to a high-powered blender or food processor. Add the milk and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
04 - Serve immediately as soft-serve, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1 hour for a firmer texture before scooping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but uses only two ingredients you probably already have.
  • You can make it in under five minutes once the bananas are frozen, and it feels like a treat without any guilt.
  • It's endlessly adaptable—add cocoa, berries, peanut butter, or nothing at all and it still works.
02 -
  • If your blender struggles, let the banana slices sit out for two or three minutes to soften slightly—it makes all the difference.
  • Don't skip the parchment paper or the slices will freeze into one giant clump and you'll be prying them apart with a fork.
03 -
  • Freeze your bananas when they're at peak ripeness—once they start browning on the counter, slice and freeze immediately.
  • Add mix-ins after blending to keep them chunky, or blend them in for a smoother, uniform flavor.
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