Magic One-Ingredient Ice Cream 5 Ways — Peanut Butter, Nutella, and More
Several years ago, tipped off by my sister, I tried a magical little kitchen trick for the first time. I froze chunks of raw banana, then buzzed them in my food processor. Suddenly, out of nowhere, these gritty frozen pieces of fruit turned into ice cream. One-ingredient banana ice cream — it’s kind of magic, isn’t it? Have you ever tried it?
If you haven’t — well, it’s a holiday weekend, and what better time to try something new? If you have already tried banana ice cream, and would like to switch it up a bit, then here are five twists on the classic — just to sweeten the deal.
Peanut Butter & Honey Banana Ice Cream
Serves2
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 1 1/2
peeled medium bananas, sliced into coins and frozen until solid
- 3 tablespoons
peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons
honey
Instructions
Blend bananas in food processor until they are the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Blend in peanut butter and honey, and transfer to a freezer container and freeze until solid.
Nutella Banana Ice Cream
Serves2
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 1 1/2
peeled medium bananas, sliced into coins and frozen until solid
- 3 to 4 tablespoons
Nutella or other hazelnut-chocolate spread
Instructions
Blend bananas in food processor until they are the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Blend in Nutella, and transfer to a freezer container and freeze until solid.
Dark Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Serves2
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 1 1/2
peeled medium bananas, sliced into coins and frozen until solid
- 3 tablespoons
unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons
cream
- 1/2 teaspoon
vanilla extract
Instructions
Blend bananas in food processor until they are the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Blend in cocoa powder, cream, and vanilla. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze until solid.
Cinnamon Dulce Banana Ice Cream
Serves2
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 1 1/2
peeled medium bananas, sliced into coins and frozen until solid
- 3 tablespoons
sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon
freshly-ground cinnamon
Instructions
Blend bananas in food processor until they are the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Blend in sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze until solid.
Strawberries & Cream Banana Ice Cream
Serves2
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 1 1/2
peeled medium bananas, sliced into coins and frozen until solid
- 1/3 cup
roughly chopped frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons
cream
Instructions
Blend bananas in food processor until they are the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Blend in strawberries and cream until smooth, and transfer to a freezer container and freeze until solid.
Do you adapt the banana ice cream recipe? What’s your favorite variation?
(Images: Faith Durand)