How to Make One Ingredient Banana Ice Cream

If you’re craving a bowl of ice cream but you want to skip the unhealthy parts, this one-ingredient banana ice cream is for you. Simple to make and easy to modify, this recipe can be whipped up in just a few minutes. Try adding different flavors and toppings to delight your friends and family with a healthy treat for dessert.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Classic

1. You can’t go wrong with the basics! Freeze 1 banana for around 2 hours, then chop it up into pieces. Blend the pieces until the banana looks gooey and smooth. You might have to scrape down your blender a few times, so keep an eye on it!^[1]
   
   • After that, simply pour your banana ice cream into a bowl and dig in.

[Edit]Peanut butter

1. Add a shot of healthy protein to your ice cream. When you throw your bananas in the blender, drop a spoonful (or two) of peanut butter in as well. The creamy flavors blend together perfectly for a rich, delicious dessert.^[2]
   
   
   • If you want a bit of texture in your ice cream, try crunchy peanut butter!

[Edit]Nutella

1. Bananas, chocolate, and hazelnuts can’t be beat. After you throw your frozen bananas into the blender, add 2 spoonfuls of Nutella in there too. Blend the mixture together for a yummy mix of flavors that could win anyone over.^[3]
   
   
   
   • For extra sweet goodness, top your ice cream off with some whipped cream.

[Edit]Cinnamon

1. Try a low-calorie flavor booster to stick with healthy options. Before you blend your bananas, add 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 g) of cinnamon in, too. Mix your ingredients together for a healthy way to spice up your ice cream.^[4]
   
   
   
   • Adding cinnamon is virtually calorie-free.

[Edit]Cocoa powder

1. Serve this ice cream to the chocoholics in your life. Chop up your frozen banana, then sprinkle 1 tbsp (17 g) of cocoa powder in with the pieces. Blend the mixture together until your ice cream turns super chocolatey, then serve!^[5]
   
   
   
   • This is another option that doesn’t add many calories at all.

[Edit]Honey

1. Sweeten your ice cream naturally with some raw honey. Drizzle a spoonful or two over your frozen bananas, then blend your mixture together. If you absolutely love honey, you could even drizzle a little bit on top, too!^[6]
   
   

[Edit]Almonds

1. Give your ice cream a crunch with some nuts. Pour a handful of almonds in with your frozen bananas, then blend them up. The almonds will crush up into small pieces so they’re easy to eat (and even easier to enjoy).^[7]
   
   
   
   • If almonds aren’t your thing, try cashews or walnuts instead.

[Edit]Shredded coconut

1. Add some fruity flavor to the top of your ice cream. Once your bananas are blended, pour them into a bowl. Grab a cheese grater and shred some coconut over the top of your ice cream before you dig in.^[8]
   
   • If you love the flavor of coconut and want your ice cream a little creamier, add a splash of coconut milk into the blender before you blend your bananas.

[Edit]Chocolate chips

1. Give your ice cream a sweet addition. When your bananas are blended, pour them into a bowl and grab a spoon. Sprinkle a handful of chocolate chips on top for a delicious treat in every bite.^[9]
   
   
   
   • If you don’t want the crunch, skip the chips and add chocolate sauce on top instead.

[Edit]Granola

1. Banana ice cream for breakfast, anyone? When your bananas are blended, sprinkle on a handful of plain granola. Grab a bite of crunchy banana goodness in every spoonful.^[10]
   
   
   • Mix in some chopped strawberries or a handful of blueberries for the ultimate breakfast meal.

[Edit]Vanilla wafer cookies

1. Make your ice cream feel more like banana pudding. Blend up your bananas and pour them into a serving bowl. Add 3 to 4 vanilla wafer cookies on top, then use your spoon to crush them up before digging in.^[11]
   
   • You could also crunch up a few waffle cones and sprinkle them over your bowl for a crunchy treat.

[Edit]Tips

• Banana ice cream melts pretty quickly, so eat fast!

[Edit]Things You'll Need

• Blender
• Bowl
• Spoon

[Edit]Related wikiHows

• Make Ice Cream

[Edit]References

1. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-creamy-ice-cream-with-just-one-ingredient-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-93414
2. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-creamy-ice-cream-with-just-one-ingredient-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-93414
3. ↑ https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/3038-one-ingredient-banana-ice-cream
4. ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/recipes/2011/08/one-ingredient-banana-ice-cream
5. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-creamy-ice-cream-with-just-one-ingredient-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-93414
6. ↑ https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/3038-one-ingredient-banana-ice-cream
7. ↑ https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/3038-one-ingredient-banana-ice-cream
8. ↑ https://www.pbs.org/food/kitchen-explorers/one-ingredient-ice-cream/
9. ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/recipes/2011/08/one-ingredient-banana-ice-cream
10. ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/recipes/2011/08/one-ingredient-banana-ice-cream
11. ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/recipes/2011/08/one-ingredient-banana-ice-cream

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