2-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream (Printable)

A creamy sweet frozen treat using bananas and milk, perfect for a healthy and simple dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 ripe bananas

→ Liquid

02 - 2 tablespoons plant-based milk (e.g., almond, oat, or coconut) or regular milk

# Directions:

01 - Peel the bananas and slice them into thin coins.
02 - Arrange the 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 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 firmer texture before scooping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgent ice cream but requires no eggs, cream, or refined sugar—just whole fruit and milk.
  • The preparation is foolproof, even if you've never made frozen desserts before.
  • You can have it ready to eat in under 15 minutes if your bananas are already frozen, making it perfect for last-minute cravings.
02 -
  • The milk amount matters more than you'd think; too little and your blender will strain, too much and you lose that luxurious frozen texture entirely.
  • Slightly overripe bananas with brown spots are sweeter and creamier than pale yellow ones, so don't toss them—freeze them instead.
03 -
  • If your blender feels stuck, cut the frozen slices smaller or add the milk gradually while blending rather than all at once.
  • The moment it turns creamy, stop blending—overworking it can make it slightly watery as the ice crystals break down too much.
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