Here is a quick, wholesome dessert trick that will transform your summer routine: turning plain frozen bananas into a soft-serve style ice cream with zero dairy, no added refined sugar, and pure fruit goodness.
This is the original base—made simply with ripe frozen bananas and a tiny splash of water or non-dairy milk to get things moving. While it is incredible all on its own, it also acts as a blank canvas for endless delicious flavor variations!
5 Ways to Change It Up!
Once you master the base, try adding these mix-ins directly into the blender during the last 30 seconds of processing:
| Flavor Variation | Mix-In Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Fudge Chunk | 2 tbsp raw cacao powder + 1 tbsp raw maple syrup + 2 tbsp chopped raw cacao nibs or vegan dark chocolate chips |
| Creamy Peanut Butter Twist | 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (or almond butter) + 1/2 tsp vanilla extract + a pinch of sea salt |
| Berry Bliss | 1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries + 1 tsp lemon juice |
| Salted Caramel Pecan | 3 pitted Medjool dates + a pinch of coarse sea salt + 2 tbsp toasted pecan pieces |
| Tropical Mango Mint | 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks + 3-4 fresh mint leaves |
Raw Vegan Banana Ice Cream (The Ultimate “Nice Cream” Base)
Servings
2 servings
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas peeled, sliced into coin-sized rounds, and frozen solid (at least 4 hours)
- 1 to 3 tablespoons water or unsweetened raw almond milk, just enough to blend
Instructions
- Freeze the Bananas: Ensure your bananas are fully ripe with brown spots for maximum natural sweetness. Slice them into thin rounds before freezing so they blend smoothly without straining your machine.
- Load the Food Processor: Place the frozen banana slices into a high-speed blender or heavy-duty food processor.
- Pulse and Blend: Pulse a few times to break down the chunks. Add 1 tablespoon of water to start.
- Scrape down the sides: Continue processing, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula as needed. At first, it will look crumbly, then like oatmeal, and suddenly—poof! It transforms into a smooth, thick, velvety soft-serve texture.
- Serve or Freeze: Scoop into bowls and enjoy immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or transfer to a freezer-safe container for 30–45 minutes if you prefer scoopable hard-pack ice cream.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Raw Vegan Banana Ice Cream (The Ultimate “Nice Cream” Base)
Amount per Serving
Calories
158
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.2
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Sodium
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
634
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
22
g
24
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
113
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
9
mg
1
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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