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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.