Banana Ice Cream
Cool, creamy, and made with just three simple ingredients—this homemade banana ice cream is the perfect no-fuss treat!
When you have an overload of ripe bananas screaming out to be used up in your fruit bowl, just like banana cake, banana bread or a banana smoothie, this banana 'nice' cream is the perfect recipe for you.
Why Parents & Kids Love This Recipe
- Just 3 simple ingredients! - and no ice cream maker needed
- Homemade ice cream in an hour – perfect for a quick, cool treat
- Naturally sweet & creamy – no added sugar, just wholesome goodness
Ingredients You Will Need
Ingredient Notes and Substitutes
- Bananas – The riper, the better! Brown spots mean extra sweetness.
- Greek Yogurt – I love using full-fat Greek yogurt for creaminess and protein, but any yogurt works! Try coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option or swap in cottage cheese, mascarpone, or ricotta.
- Vanilla Extract – Adds a hint of warmth and depth to the flavor.
- Want to mix things up? Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter, almond butter, or another nut butter for flavor and healthy fats.
- Frozen mango can also be used instead of banana or try a 50:50 blend and create a tropical ice cream.
Step-by-step instructions
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Banana Ice Cream recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Step one: Line a tray with non stick parchment paper/baking paper.
Step two: Slice the bananas into 1 inch / 2 cm pieces, arrange the banana slices on the lined tray and freeze for 1-2 hours or until frozen.
Step three: Place the banana, yoghurt and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blitz until smooth and creamy.
Serve straight away.
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Top Tips
Here is how you can make Banana Nice Cream perfectly every time!
- Use very ripe bananas – this makes your ice cream naturally sweet!
- Enjoy it right away – it’s at its creamiest, soft serve texture straight out of the blender.
- Storing leftovers? Pop them in an airtight container and back into the freezer. The ice cream will harden, but you can bring back its creamy texture by blending it again before serving! You can also use frozen leftovers as the base for a sweet creamy smoothie.
- For even more fun - add sprinkles or a few chocolate chips on top.
How to Make This Recipe Suitable For Baby Led Weaning
With no added sugar and it's soft creamy texture this banana ice cream is suitable for babies who have started solids, toddlers and young children.
It will be a messy snack but your little one will have so much fun exploring trying this cool down treat.
Banana Ice Cream
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Ingredients
- 4 bananas very ripe, 450 grams peeled
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt 260 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a tray with non stick parchment paper/baking paper.
- Slice the bananas into 1 inch / 2 cm pieces, arrange the banana slices on the lined tray and freeze for 1-2 hours or until frozen.
- Place the banana, yoghurt and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blitz until smooth and creamy.
- Serve straight away.
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Notes
- Use very ripe bananas – this makes your ice cream naturally sweet! The more brown spots the better.
- Greek Yogurt – I love using full-fat Greek yogurt for creaminess and protein, but any yogurt works! Try coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option or swap in cottage cheese, mascarpone, or ricotta.
- Vanilla Extract – Adds a hint of warmth and depth to the flavor.
- Want to mix things up? Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter, almond butter, or another nut butter for flavor and healthy fats.
- Frozen mango can also be used instead of banana or try a 50:50 blend and create a tropical ice cream.
- Enjoy it right away – it’s at its creamiest, soft serve texture straight out of the blender.
- Storing leftovers? Pop them in an airtight container and back into the freezer. The ice cream will harden, but you can bring back its creamy texture by blending it again before serving! You can also use frozen leftovers as the base for a sweet creamy smoothie.
- For even more fun - add sprinkles or a few chocolate chips on top.
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