Homemade Banana Ice Cream
Homemade Banana Ice Cream is a creamy, guilt-free dessert that brings the taste of summer right to your bowl. With just four simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious treat in no time. Enjoy the natural sweetness of ripe bananas blended with rich heavy cream and a hint of vanilla, making it perfect for hot days or cozy gatherings. Your family and friends will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas (about 500g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Peel and slice bananas into small chunks.
- Freeze banana slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 2 hours until firm.
- In a blender, combine frozen banana slices, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup.
- Blend until smooth and creamy (about 30 seconds).
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Transfer mixture to an airtight container and freeze for an additional 3 hours until firm.
- Before serving, let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix in chocolate chips, nut butter, or coconut flakes before freezing. - Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks. If it becomes too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.