Banana Ice Cream Without An Ice Cream Maker Recipe

Craving creamy, dreamy ice cream but don't have an ice cream maker? This ridiculously simple recipe uses only frozen bananas and a few pantry staples to create a delicious, healthy, and totally no-churn banana ice cream in minutes! Skip the ice cream maker and enjoy this quick and easy dessert.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 485 mins
Calories 369.1 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 3.4 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Banana Ice Cream Without An Ice Cream Maker

  • Mashed Bananas
  • 2% Low Fat Milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

How to Make Banana Ice Cream Without An Ice Cream Maker

  1. Peel 3 ripe bananas and slice them into 1-inch thick rounds.
  2. Place banana slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
  3. Add the frozen banana slices to a food processor.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of milk (any kind), 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/4 cup of plain yogurt.
  5. Process until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This may take a few minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed, adding more sugar if desired.
  7. Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or freeze for a firmer texture (about 30 minutes).
  8. Enjoy immediately. This ice cream does not store well.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

283g

Fat

10g

Carbs

27g

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