2-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream (Print View)

A creamy sweet frozen treat made from bananas and milk, ideal for a healthy dairy-free dessert or snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 ripe bananas

→ Liquid

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

# Directions:

01 - Peel the bananas and slice them into thin coins.
02 - Arrange banana slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours until solid.
03 - Transfer 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 Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy without a single speck of guilt or dairy, which means you can eat it without that heavy feeling afterward.
  • You probably already have the ingredients hiding in your kitchen, so there's no special trip to the store or hunting for obscure items.
  • The whole thing comes together in minutes once the bananas freeze, making it perfect for those moments when you want something sweet but didn't plan ahead.
02 -
  • The milk amount matters more than you'd think—too little and your blender will protest loudly, too much and you'll end up with banana smoothie instead of ice cream, so stick to two tablespoons even if it seems skimpy.
  • Not all blenders are created equal, and this recipe really does need one with actual power; a regular blender might struggle and overheat, so if yours is older or smaller, blend in shorter bursts and be patient.
03 -
  • Buy bananas specifically to freeze when they're perfectly ripe rather than waiting until you have leftover ones, because you control the sweetness and texture from the start.
  • A splash of vanilla or a tiny pinch of salt makes people taste something delicious without being able to name exactly what's different, which is the whole trick to simple recipes that feel special.
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