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Creamy 3-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream (No Machine Needed)

Two scoops of creamy yellow banana ice cream served in a small, textured glass bowl.
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Create a rich, naturally sweet frozen dessert using only three simple ingredients. This healthy banana ice cream, often called ‘nice cream,’ requires no special equipment and comes together quickly for a guilt-free treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen solid
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other milk)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Place the frozen banana slices into a high-powered food processor or a strong blender.
  2. Pulse the bananas until they break down into small crumbs. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides several times.
  3. Add the almond milk and vanilla extract to the processor.
  4. Continue blending, stopping frequently to scrape the sides, until the mixture transforms from crumbly to smooth and creamy, resembling soft-serve ice cream. This process takes about 3 to 5 minutes depending on your machine power.
  5. Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture.
  6. For a firmer texture, transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for 1 to 2 hours before scooping.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use very ripe bananas; the spots indicate higher sugar content, which improves creaminess.
  • If you want a peanut butter banana ice cream, add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter along with the milk in step 3.
  • If the mixture is too thick to blend, add milk one tablespoon at a time until the blades move freely.

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