Description
A simple yet sublime homemade banana ice cream that’s perfect for summer evenings, capturing warmth and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sweetener to taste (honey, maple syrup, or granulated sugar)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional mix-ins: crushed walnuts, lemon zest, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and slice the ripe bananas.
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sweetener until fully combined.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami canister and set it up according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Process the mixture until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze the ice cream in an airtight container for a few hours.
- Serve the ice cream in bowls or cones, garnished with crushed nuts or fresh fruit.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whole milk or coconut milk. Adjust sweetness based on the ripeness of bananas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: banana ice cream, summer dessert, homemade ice cream