AIP Friendly Ginger Mango Banana Nice Cream
Creamy, tropical, and completely dairy-free, this frozen treat is proof that you don't need a single off-plan ingredient to satisfy a serious ice cream craving. Ripe frozen bananas do all the heavy lifting here, blending into a thick, velvety base that mimics soft-serve in the most satisfying way. The frozen mango adds bright, fruity sweetness, while a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a little grated ginger give it a lively kick that keeps every spoonful interesting. For anyone navigating the autoimmune protocol, store-bought frozen desserts are almost always a minefield of additives, gums, and dairy — this one sidesteps all of that with just whole fruit and a few clean pantry staples. The whole thing comes together in a blender in under five minutes of active work, and you can eat it straight away as soft-serve or pop it in the freezer for a scoopable, firmer finish. A handful of fresh mint on top makes it feel genuinely special, even on a weeknight. It serves two, so it's perfectly sized for a quick shared dessert without a mountain of leftovers tempting you at midnight.
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2 servings
- 2 medium ripe bananas, peeled, sliced into 1-inch rounds, and frozen
- 1 ½ cups frozen mango chunks
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Can be omittedhoney
For serving
- fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
At least 4 hours before serving, peel and slice the bananas into 1-inch rounds and spread them in a single layer on a parchment-lined plate or small sheet pan. Freeze until completely solid, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Remove the frozen banana slices and frozen mango chunks from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for 3–5 minutes, until just slightly softened at the edges — they should still be frozen solid at the center.
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