How to Make 3-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream

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Sometimes, a simple recipe is the best recipe, wouldn't you agree? This three-ingredient banana ice cream is such a recipe — it's satisfying and incredibly easy to make at home. Made from a base of blended frozen bananas, which creates a smooth, ice cream-like texture, this dessert is extremely versatile and it will definitely satisfy just about anyone's sweet tooth. Here are three banana ice cream recipes to try.

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Strawberry Banana Ice Cream

Create a smooth, creamy ice cream with a deliciously classic combo: strawberries and bananas.

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Things You'll Need

  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen

  • 4 strawberries, frozen

  • Honey, or other sweetener, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, plus more for garnishing

  • Food processor or bender

Step 1

Place the frozen banana slices and strawberries into a food processor or blender.

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Tip

The bananas will go through stages as you begin to blend them. Just keep blending until their texture becomes smooth and ice cream like.

Step 2

Blend until a creamy texture is achieved. Taste and add any sweetener, if needed, blending a few additional times to incorporate.

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Step 3

Transfer the banana and strawberry ice cream into a separate container, and mix in 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut. If the ice cream is a bit too soft to enjoy right away cover with plastic wrap, and place in the freezer until slightly firm.

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Tip

If wrapping with plastic, make sure that one layer of the plastic wrap touches the banana ice cream. This will help prevent crystallization.

Step 4

Scoop the ice cream into 2-3 serving dishes, garnish with a bit of coconut flakes, and serve immediately.

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Matcha Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream

Matcha is having a moment right now. While you could simply make a classic matcha latte to fulfill your taste buds' cravings, enjoy this green tea's flavor with this delicious ice cream.

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Things You'll Need

  • 3 bananas, sliced and frozen

  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder, sifted

  • 3 teaspoons coconut milk, or other liquid of choice

  • Honey, or other sweetener to taste

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chocolate chips, plus more for garnishing

  • Food processor or bender

Step 1

Whisk together the matcha powder and the coconut milk until smooth.

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Step 2

Add the match mixture to a food processor or blender along with the frozen bananas, blending until smooth. Taste, and add any sweetener, if needed, and blend a few times to combine.

Step 3

Transfer the ice cream to a separate container and fold in the chocolate chips. Serve right away, or store in the freezer until slightly firm.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

Blend up a mouthwatering dessert featuring this classic trio of flavors: chocolate, peanut butter and banana.

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Things You'll Need

  • 3 bananas, sliced and frozen

  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder

  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

  • Roughly chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish

  • Food processor or bender

Step 1

Place the frozen banana slices, cocoa powder, and peanut butter in a blender or food processor and blend until a smooth ice cream like texture is achieved.

Step 2

If too soft, place in a separate container and freezer until slightly firm.

Step 3

Garnish with chopped peanuts before serving.

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