Sometimes, a simple recipe is the best recipe, wouldn't you agree? This three-ingredient banana ice cream is such a recipe — it's satisfying and incredibly easy to make at home. Made from a base of blended frozen bananas, which creates a smooth, ice cream-like texture, this dessert is extremely versatile and it will definitely satisfy just about anyone's sweet tooth. Here are three banana ice cream recipes to try.
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Strawberry Banana Ice Cream
Create a smooth, creamy ice cream with a deliciously classic combo: strawberries and bananas.
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Things You'll Need
3 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
4 strawberries, frozen
Honey, or other sweetener, to taste
2 tablespoons shredded coconut, plus more for garnishing
Food processor or bender
Step 1
Place the frozen banana slices and strawberries into a food processor or blender.
Tip
The bananas will go through stages as you begin to blend them. Just keep blending until their texture becomes smooth and ice cream like.
Step 2
Blend until a creamy texture is achieved. Taste and add any sweetener, if needed, blending a few additional times to incorporate.
Step 3
Transfer the banana and strawberry ice cream into a separate container, and mix in 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut. If the ice cream is a bit too soft to enjoy right away cover with plastic wrap, and place in the freezer until slightly firm.
Tip
If wrapping with plastic, make sure that one layer of the plastic wrap touches the banana ice cream. This will help prevent crystallization.
Step 4
Scoop the ice cream into 2-3 serving dishes, garnish with a bit of coconut flakes, and serve immediately.
Matcha Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream
Matcha is having a moment right now. While you could simply make a classic matcha latte to fulfill your taste buds' cravings, enjoy this green tea's flavor with this delicious ice cream.
Things You'll Need
3 bananas, sliced and frozen
1 teaspoon matcha powder, sifted
3 teaspoons coconut milk, or other liquid of choice
Honey, or other sweetener to taste
2 1/2 tablespoons chocolate chips, plus more for garnishing
Food processor or bender
Step 1
Whisk together the matcha powder and the coconut milk until smooth.
Step 2
Add the match mixture to a food processor or blender along with the frozen bananas, blending until smooth. Taste, and add any sweetener, if needed, and blend a few times to combine.
Step 3
Transfer the ice cream to a separate container and fold in the chocolate chips. Serve right away, or store in the freezer until slightly firm.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Blend up a mouthwatering dessert featuring this classic trio of flavors: chocolate, peanut butter and banana.
Things You'll Need
3 bananas, sliced and frozen
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Roughly chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish
Food processor or bender
Step 1
Place the frozen banana slices, cocoa powder, and peanut butter in a blender or food processor and blend until a smooth ice cream like texture is achieved.
Step 2
If too soft, place in a separate container and freezer until slightly firm.
Step 3
Garnish with chopped peanuts before serving.