2-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream (Printable)

A creamy frozen treat with ripe bananas and milk, smooth texture and naturally sweet, perfect for a healthy snack.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 ripe bananas

→ Liquid

02 - 2 tablespoons plant-based or regular milk

# Directions:

01 - Peel the bananas and slice them into thin coins.
02 - Arrange the banana slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours until solid.
03 - Transfer the frozen banana slices to a high-powered blender or food processor, add the milk, then blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
04 - Serve immediately as soft-serve, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1 hour for a firmer texture before scooping and enjoying.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but requires no guilt—just fruit and milk, nothing else.
  • You can make it in ten minutes flat once the bananas are frozen, perfect for those moments when you need something cold right now.
  • It adapts to whatever's in your kitchen, whether you're vegan, dairy-free, or just exploring what's possible.
02 -
  • Don't skip the initial banana freeze—blending room-temperature bananas just gives you banana puree, not ice cream. Those frozen coins are non-negotiable.
  • The milk quantity matters less than you'd think, but too little leaves you with a stuck blender, and too much makes it icy instead of creamy. Start with two tablespoons and add more only if needed.
03 -
  • Keep a bag of sliced frozen bananas in your freezer at all times—it's the quickest path to dessert whenever inspiration strikes or someone unexpected stops by.
  • Blend in short pulses rather than running it continuously; this gives you better texture control and prevents the mixture from getting too thin or separating.
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