Description
A delightful and creamy homemade banana ice cream made using ripe bananas, perfect for warm summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel and slice three ripe bananas. Place them in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine frozen bananas, heavy cream, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Chill the Mixture: Pour the mixture into an ice cream container and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Churn in the Ninja Creami: Follow your Ninja Creami instructions to churn the mixture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop the ice cream and serve immediately, optionally topping with nuts or chocolate.
- Store Any Leftovers: Transfer leftover ice cream to an airtight container and freeze. Let sit for about 10 minutes before scooping.
Notes
For a lighter texture, do not over-mix in the blender. You can experiment by adding chocolate chips or peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana ice cream, homemade ice cream, summer dessert, vegan option, Ninja Creami