Unlike my almond milk and coconut milk ice cream recipes, this homemade ice cream with banana is more similar to my sorbet in that it relies entirely on fresh fruit. No dairy or ice cream maker needed!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for homemade frozen banana ice cream what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Bananas – Look for ripe bananas with yellow skins that have some brown spots, as they are the best for making banana ice cream. You can also tell if a banana is ripe by pressing gently on the end; if it yields slightly to your touch, it’s ready to be used. Peanut Butter – For a banana-peanut butter ice cream, microwave peanut butter for 10-15 seconds and stir to make it into a drizzle. You can also use other nut butters, or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option. ChocZero Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips – You could also use regular chocolate chips depending on your goals… or ChocZero Peanut Butter Chips! I prefer the dark chocolate ones, though, and I use them in everything from zucchini brownies to protein donuts.
How To Make Banana Ice Cream
This section shows how to make ice cream with bananas, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of full-fat coconut milk, almond milk, half and half, or even heavy whipping cream to make this ice cream from frozen bananas even creamier.
Flavor Variations
Strawberry Banana – Add 6 cups of frozen strawberries to the food processor with the frozen bananas. Coconut Banana – For a delicious twist to this ice cream with banana recipe, omit the peanut butter and chocolate. Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the banana mixture and sprinkle with toasted coconut chips. Salted Caramel Banana – Omit chocolate chips and peanut butter. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt. Chocolate – Add 1/4 cup cocoa powder when blending bananas. Or, simply drizzle homemade ice cream with bananas with sugar-free chocolate syrup.
Storage Instructions
Banana ice cream will last in the freezer for up to 3 months without affecting its flavor and texture. To ensure that it’s soft and creamy, take it out of the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving.
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