Healthy Bits · Cooking & recipes

Healthy sweet treats: banana ice cream

Prep time: 5 minutes, plus freezing. This one-ingredient "ice cream" is creamy, naturally sweet and dairy-free, and kids love helping make it. The riper the bananas, the sweeter it gets!

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe bananas, peeled, sliced and frozen for at least 2 hours
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk of choice (only if needed)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon cacao powder or peanut butter
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon

Preparation:

  • Let the frozen banana slices sit for 5 minutes to soften slightly.
  • Blend in a food processor, scraping down the sides. It will look crumbly at first, then turn smooth and creamy in 2–4 minutes.
  • Add a splash of milk only if it's struggling to blend.
  • Pulse in any mix-ins. Enjoy as soft serve, or freeze for 1 hour for a scoopable texture.

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