Description
Indulgent blackberry-banana ice cream offers a creamy, refreshing dessert without dairy or added sugars. Berries and bananas blend seamlessly to create a guilt-free treat you’ll crave on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (sliced and frozen)
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 12 tbsps honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar (optional, for added sweetness)
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) coconut milk or almond milk (optional, for creaminess)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Fresh blackberries (for topping)
- Shredded coconut (for topping)
- Chopped nuts or granola (for topping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice ripe bananas into thin, uniform medallions and arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray without overlapping. Freeze for at least two hours until completely solid.
- Berry Preparation: Inspect blackberries, removing stems, rinse gently under cool water, and pat dry thoroughly. If using pre-frozen berries, have them ready.
- Blending Process: Transfer frozen banana slices to a food processor or high-powered blender. Pulse until the bananas transform into a creamy, soft-serve texture, periodically scraping down the sides.
- Final Mixture: Incorporate blackberries into the banana base, blending until a smooth, lavender-tinted ice cream forms with consistent color and texture.
- Serving: Enjoy immediately as a silky soft-serve dessert or transfer to a sealed container and freeze for a firmer, more traditional ice cream consistency. For best results, consume within a few days to maintain optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Slice Bananas Precisely: Cut ripe bananas into uniform, thin slices to guarantee even freezing and a silky-smooth texture.
- Prevent Freezer Burn: Arrange banana medallions on parchment paper without overlapping to ensure perfect freezing and prevent ice crystals.
- Berry Selection Matters: Choose ripe, plump blackberries without stems or blemishes for the most vibrant flavor and rich color in your ice cream.
- Serve Temperature Technique: Enjoy immediately for a creamy soft-serve consistency or freeze briefly for a more traditional ice cream texture – both options deliver delicious results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg