Description
A delicious and easy banana ice cream made with ripe bananas, heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sweetener (optional, to taste: honey, maple syrup, or sugar)
Instructions
- Arrange banana slices on a baking sheet and freeze until solid.
- In a mixing bowl, combine frozen banana slices, heavy cream, milk, and vanilla. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the mixture and add sweetener if desired, blending until incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami container, secure the lid, and freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Attach the container to the Ninja Creami base, select the “lite ice cream” setting, and let it blend.
- Scoop into bowls and enjoy immediately or store leftovers in the freezer.
Notes
Ensure bananas are fully ripe for optimal sweetness. Do not overprocess to maintain a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana ice cream, summer dessert, easy recipes