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easy vegan banana ice cream recipe
January 9, 2017 Veganism

Easy Banana Ice Cream Recipe

banana ice cream
banana ice cream

Easy banana ice cream recipe:

Today I wanted to share my easy recipe for making the perfect vegan banana ice cream. If you’ve never heard of it, search for the hashtag #nicecream on Instagram to know what I’m talking about! It’s also referred to as a smoothie bowl when there are toppings on it. Once you learn how to make it, you’ll honestly think it tastes exactly like ice cream, except it’s 100% healthy, light, AND dairy free. I eat this stuff for breakfast literally every day (check out my What I Eat In A Day post for even more healthy meal ideas!) and since it consists of nothing but fruit and a little bit of almond milk it is one of the healthiest things you could eat! You can expand upon the two ingredient recipe below and make all kinds of different flavors with this base, like chocolate, raspberry, blueberry, mango, strawberry, etc!

I love this recipe because of how light it is. You know that feeling you get of being bloated and just so overly full after eating way too much? You definitely won’t be getting that from eating this stuff! It is still super filling and a great meal for kids and adults alike – and the more toppings you put like granola, almond butter, chia seeds, berries, coconut flakes, etc, the more filling and protein rich it will be! It’s really all about personal preference and over time you’ll discover your favorite toppings to go with this easy banana ice cream recipe.

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All you need for one easy serving of plain banana ice cream is:

A blender (this one is the best one I’ve used so far)

4 regular size bananas

Half a cup of your favorite unsweetened or vanilla plant milk (unsweetened almond milk is what I use)

Optional but highly recommended:

Any other frozen or fresh fruit if you want to make a fruit flavor other than banana. The basic banana ice cream is still really delicious, but I find adding berries or mango makes it AMAZING. Or, you can buy low fat peanut butter like PB2 powder and mix that in for a peanut butter flavor. I personally buy these packages of cacao powder from the brand Navitas Naturals and I put in about two and a half tablespoons per five bananas – this makes the banana ice cream taste EXACTLY like chocolate soft serve ice cream and the powder is sugar free and vegan!

  1. Start by un-peeling four regular size bananas and then cut them up into pieces. Then put the pieces in a plastic storage container and freeze them for 5+ hours or overnight.

  2. Once the bananas are frozen, take your half cup of plant milk and put it into the blender FIRST. If you froze the bananas overnight, you’ll want to leave them out to defrost for 15-20 minutes. This will make it easier on the blender, but you don’t want to thaw them too much to the point where they start to get mushy. It’s all about achieving the perfect consistency which you’ll learn after you’ve made this a few times!

  3. Take a fork and start to pick apart the bananas. Take a couple small chunks at a time and put them in with the milk, then start blending. If you find that you need more milk, add it in a little at a time. The key is to not make it soupy because you don’t want your toppings to sink.

  4. As the blender works its magic, add more and more banana chunks in until you’ve blended them all. When you’re done, it should have the consistency of soft serve ice cream and look like this:

 

easy banana ice cream recipe

 

Here’s an example of strawberry banana ice cream. I just take a handful of frozen strawberries and add them in two a time so the blender doesn’t have to work too hard:

 

easy banana ice cream recipe

 

Then it comes out like this (I added my favorite toppings of course!):

easy banana ice cream recipe

 

And that’s my quick and super easy banana ice cream recipe! Pretty soon you’ll be making banana ice cream bowls like these:

easy banana ice cream recipe

 

Thank you for reading! If you liked this easy banana ice cream recipe, share it on Pinterest!

easy banana ice cream recipe

Easy Banana Ice Cream Recipe

easy banana ice cream recipe

Easy Banana Ice Cream Recipe

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  1. Kat Chan says

    January 11, 2017 at 7:24 am

    looks delish! I’m going to have to try to make that!!

  2. Amanda says

    January 11, 2017 at 8:05 am

    Yum!! The strawberry flavor looks so good!

    Xo, Amanda
    http://www.poisedavenue.com

  3. Laurence says

    January 11, 2017 at 10:33 am

    That looks amazing, so good especially in Summer when it’s hot outside!
    xx Laurence

  4. Jeanne says

    January 11, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Ooohh yum! I didn’t expect something like this would sound easy enough to make.

    http://www.jeannieinabottleblog.com

  5. Michelle - Lillian Abbey says

    January 11, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    I’m definitely going to try this! Thanks for being specific about letting the bananas thaw. 👍🏼

  6. Dresscape says

    January 11, 2017 at 2:30 pm

    Thanks for sharing your own recipe! I just love nice cream! <3

    xx

    Claire from Dresscape
    https://www.dresscape.com

  7. Irina says

    January 11, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    The post is so great! I really love your blog:)

    irinathayer.com

  8. Katie says

    January 11, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    YUM! So delicious. I actually love having smoothie bowls in the morning 🙂
    { Katie Actually }

  9. Rach says

    January 12, 2017 at 4:11 am

    This sounds delicious!! I love how easy it is to make!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

  10. Rina says

    January 12, 2017 at 7:27 am

    I’ve never had banana ice cream before but I do love a banana strawberry smoothie. This looks amazing!

    xoxo Rina
    https://www.andshedressed.com

  11. Yasmin says

    January 12, 2017 at 9:17 am

    This looks amazing, I am definitely going to try!
    http://www.yasminanicole.com

  12. Mónica - MVAP Blog says

    January 12, 2017 at 10:06 am

    Omg, this looks so yummyyy!
    xx
    Mónica Sors
    MES VOYAGES À PARIS
    NEW POST: SHOPPING OUTFIT + 6 RULES FOR TAKING YOUR MAN SHOPPING!

  13. Rosy says

    January 12, 2017 at 10:27 am

    That looks fantastic and I can’t believe how beautiful those bowls are! I’d love to make one like that, definitely instagram worthy.

    Rosy | Sparkles of Light Blog
    My Instagram | Instagram

  14. Aldora says

    January 12, 2017 at 11:00 am

    That certainly looks yummy and not adding too much to the calories count! Thanks for sharing this fun recipe and I’ll be trying it out this weekend 😉

    xx Aldora
    https://www.aldoramuses.com/how-to-stay-calm-when-treated-unjustly/

  15. Christie says

    January 12, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    This looks so yummy! Totally making this!

    https://icanstyleu.com/blog/

  16. Rosanna says

    January 12, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    What a great idea, it looks so tasty!
    Have a lovely day 🙂
    Rosanna x

  17. Amy says

    January 12, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    I love making this!! I have never added strawberries, but I bet it is amazing.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  18. Keri says

    January 12, 2017 at 11:42 pm

    Omg totally craving this right now

    Enclothed Cognition

  19. Deborah says

    January 12, 2017 at 11:46 pm

    Omg it looks delicious! Perfect for an ice cream junkie like me 😉 Thanks for sharing the recipe dear! It sounds easy to follow! 🙂
    xx

    http://www.styleydeb.com

  20. Jewel Clicks says

    January 13, 2017 at 12:32 am

    OMG! I wish i can make one. This looks deliciously healthy.

    xx,
    Jewel

  21. Claire says

    January 13, 2017 at 6:07 am

    So tasty!

    God bless,
    XO, Claire
    http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.com

  22. kanchan says

    January 13, 2017 at 10:29 am

    Lovely recipe, I am gonna try it soon !!

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    have a great weekend.
    kanchan

  23. Dora says

    January 13, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    SO Instagram worthy!! Looks delicious too!
    Dora http://www.BangsBang.com

  24. Kathryn says

    January 13, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    That looks so yummy! I like making banana “ice cream”, adding peanut butter is a must for me.

    Kathryn • simplykk.com

  25. Kelsey&Kenecha says

    January 13, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    This looks amazing!

    Florals&Smiles

  26. Rizuna S. says

    January 14, 2017 at 12:29 am

    Healthy and instagram-able food <3

    Take care,
    Rizuna from A Well-dressed Nerd

  27. Radi says

    January 14, 2017 at 12:48 am

    I love healthy sweet things like this. Looks incredible!
    If you would like more sweet recipe inspiration, check Daniela out: https://danielablagoeva.com/nice-cream-recipes

    http://www.fashionradi.com

  28. Marta says

    January 14, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    Wow, this looks amazing!
    LA VEINE

  29. Emily says

    January 14, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    This looks so good! I love how healthy it is too. I make something similar and I call them smoothie bowls haha. Simple ingredients and so easy to make. 🙂

    -Emily http://www.coatandcoffee.com

  30. Edye says

    January 14, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    This looks soooo yummy! I love fresh fruit dishes 🙂

    Blessings,
    Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.com

  31. Lindsey says

    January 14, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    Ohh this sounds amazing! How easy is that too? When I go grocery shopping tomorrow I am definitely going to grab some fruit to do this, it looks delish!

    Lindsey Elyse | lindseyginge

  32. Paola Lauretano says

    January 15, 2017 at 8:56 am

    Great recipe, sounds delicious!!!
    Kisses, Paola.
    Expressyourself

  33. P-and-P says

    January 15, 2017 at 11:59 am

    It looks so delicious. 🙂

    P&P style ♡ ☯ ☮ — DIY — fashion — and more — ☮ ☯ ♡

  34. Bonjour Chiara says

    January 15, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    The bowls are pretty spectacular and look deliciouuuuus
    http://www.bonjourchiara.com

  35. Paula says

    January 15, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    This looks so so yummy! I’ll totally make it

    http://www.blossomikebana.com

  36. Dominique says

    January 15, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    Oooh banana ice cream is my fav! This looks delicious! xx

    https://www.thatnewdress.com

  37. Ivona says

    January 15, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    I can’t wait to try out this recipe. I am always looking for some healthy and sweet and I’m such a big fan of ice-cream that this sounds dreamy. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

  38. Dolce Nina says

    January 15, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    Looks so yummy! xoxo

  39. Andrea says

    January 15, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    Looks so tempting!!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Andrea.

    Seize your Style

  40. Olivia Poncelet says

    January 17, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    Looks delish ! !
    http://www.oliviaponcelet.com

  41. Katrina Fernandez says

    January 18, 2017 at 2:25 am

    Ohh this is so delicious! Yum yum yum.

    xo, Katrina | https://katrinaisha.wordpress.com/

  42. fannie may coupons says

    January 19, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    Strawberries seem delicious in the photos.

  43. Mercy says

    January 21, 2017 at 11:53 am

    Looks so good, the colour alone has won me over.

    http://www.busyandfab.com

  44. Ellie Boyce says

    January 22, 2017 at 10:33 am

    That looks so delicious!

  45. The Sunday Mode says

    January 22, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    Love this! My mum used to make this for me when I was little actually and I absolutely loved it!

    Julia // http://www.thesundaymode.com

  46. Stephanie says

    January 26, 2017 at 1:30 am

    Hi, thank you for visiting my blog. Oh my, what a beautiful blog! I really love your pictures. Great shots!

  47. Atim at EffiFit says

    February 26, 2017 at 11:01 am

    Wow! This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing, I found you on the Inspire Me Wednesday link party!

  48. Quinn says

    March 20, 2017 at 2:36 am

    This looks so delicious! Perfect for ringing in spring!

    xx http://www.qustomquinns.com/blog

  49. sofia says

    March 30, 2017 at 12:16 am

    Good morning from Zurich, I get spring feelings! Looking lovely, i just wrote a post on modern and stylish home offices. Hugs //Sofia ( https://sofiacm.com )

  50. Face to Curls says

    April 3, 2017 at 8:52 am

    This looks so yummy! I’ve never had banana ice cream before but I do love banana/strawberry smoothie.

    Ann-Marie | https://facetocurls.com

  51. Jannine Pampu says

    April 19, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    I’ve been so curious about banana ice cream for so long. I think I’ll have to finally try it out next time I get some bananas. Thanks for the recipe, I’ve pinned it for reference <3
    xo Jannine

    • Caitlin says

      April 20, 2017 at 8:30 am

      You totally should! The first 2 or 3 times you make it it will still be really good, but after the first few times you start to become pro at it and then it tastes AMAZING! I can seriously make banana ice cream taste almost exactly like chocolate soft serve! 🙂

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