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5-Minute Banana Ice Cream: Your New Favorite Quick Treat

Craving a quick and healthy dessert? Try this 5-Minute Banana Ice Cream! Made with just ripe bananas, milk, honey, and vanilla extract, this easy recipe yields 2-3 servings of creamy, delicious ice cream. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a flash, and customizable with optional add-ins like chocolate chips or peanut butter. Enjoy a guilt-free treat that’s ready in no time!

Cooking Method
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 5 mins Rest Time: 120 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Servings 2
Estimated Cost $  2
Calories 350 Kcal
Best Season Summer, Suitable throughout the year
Description

Craving a quick and healthy dessert? Try this 5-Minute Banana Ice Cream! Made with just ripe bananas, milk, honey, and vanilla extract, this easy recipe yields 2-3 servings of creamy, delicious ice cream. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a flash, and customizable with optional add-ins like chocolate chips or peanut butter. Enjoy a guilt-free treat that’s ready in no time!

What You’ll Need
  • 2 ripe bananas (The riper, the better! They should be speckled and sweet.)
  • 1/2 cup milk (Any kind will do, whether it's dairy or a non-dairy alternative like almond or oat milk.)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (This adds a touch of extra sweetness, but you can adjust based on your taste.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (For that extra flavor boost.)
How to Make It
  1. Peel and FreezeClose-up of a kitchen counter with ripe bananas being peeled and sliced into bite-sized chunks. The banana slices are placed into a clear freezer bag or container. In the background, an open freezer shows the bananas being frozen.

    Start by peeling your bananas and slicing them into chunks. Pop those slices into a freezer bag or container and freeze for at least 2 hours. If you’re short on time, you can also freeze them overnight.

  2. Blend It Up

    Once your bananas are frozen solid, throw them into a blender or food processor. Add the milk, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, you can add a little more milk until you reach your desired consistency.

  3. Mix in ExtrasA bowl of freshly made banana ice cream with a soft-serve texture, alongside a container of banana ice cream being placed into the freezer for extra firmness. The image should highlight both the immediate enjoyment and the option for further freezing.

    If you’re using any optional add-ins, fold them in now. Chocolate chips, peanut butter, or a sprinkle of cinnamon can make this treat even more amazing.

  4. Serve or Freeze

    ou can enjoy your banana ice cream right away for a soft-serve texture, or freeze it for an additional 30 minutes if you prefer a firmer consistency.

  5. Scoop and EnjoyA beautifully served bowl or cone of banana ice cream, complete with a scoop and decorative toppings. The scene shows someone happily enjoying the ice cream, with a focus on the creamy texture and delightful presentation.

    Serve your banana ice cream in bowls or cones and enjoy this quick and delicious treat!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Sodium 50mg3%
Potassium 600mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 80g27%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 60g
Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 200 IU
Vitamin C 15 mg
Calcium 120 mg
Iron 1 mg
Vitamin E 1 IU
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Folate 20 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Biotin 2 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 0.5 mg
Phosphorus 100 mg
Iodine 0.01 mcg
Magnesium 0.3 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Selenium 0.1 mcg
Copper 0.05 mg
Manganese 0.2 mg
Chromium 2 mcg
Molybdenum 0.02 mcg
Chloride 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Tips for Success

  • Banana Quality: Make sure your bananas are really ripe. They should be sweet and have brown spots for the best flavor.
  • Consistency: If you like a thicker ice cream, you might need to let it freeze a bit longer. Just remember to let it sit out for a few minutes before scooping if it gets too hard.

And that’s it—five minutes and you’ve got yourself a creamy, delicious banana ice cream that’s perfect for any day of the week. It’s simple, satisfying, and way better for you than store-bought versions. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Happy scooping! 🍦💛

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