Frozen Banana Nice Cream
A healthy ice cream alternative made entirely from frozen bananas. Creamy, sweet, and perfect for warm days or as a special treat.
Ingredients(4)
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 2 tablespoons full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter (if no nut allergy)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions(8 steps)
- 1
Slice bananas into coins and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Add frozen banana slices to a food processor or high-powered blender.
- 3
Blend on high, scraping down sides as needed.
- 4
Initially it will look crumbly - keep blending until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Add yogurt, nut butter, and vanilla.
- 6
Blend until well combined and ice cream consistency is reached.
- 7
Serve immediately for soft-serve texture, or freeze for 30 minutes for firmer scoop.
- 8
Store leftovers in freezer - let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Highlights
- -Bananas provide potassium and natural sweetness
- -Yogurt adds protein and probiotics
- -Nut butter provides healthy fats and protein
- -No added sugar or artificial ingredients
Age Appropriateness
A special dessert for 3-4 year olds. Skip nut butter if there is any nut allergy concern.
Introduction Tip
Get kids involved in making this - they love watching the magic of frozen bananas turn into ice cream! Can add berries or cocoa for variations.