Vegan Banana Nice Cream
Creamy, dreamy, and made from exactly three frozen bananas, this two-serving frozen treat proves you don't need dairy, eggs, or a fancy ice cream maker to get a genuinely satisfying scoop. The magic happens in a food processor — frozen banana slices slowly transform from icy chunks into something that looks and feels remarkably like soft-serve, all without a single animal-derived ingredient. A splash of plant-based milk keeps things moving if the blender stalls, and a pinch of salt plus vanilla extract round out the flavor so it tastes intentional rather than just "frozen fruit." If you want a little extra richness, a couple tablespoons of natural nut butter blend right in and take the whole thing to another level. Serve it straight from the blender for that classic soft-serve swirl, or pop it in the freezer for an hour or two and scoop it like a proper pint. It's the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bought store-bought frozen desserts with their long ingredient lists and questionable additives. Simple, wholesome, and genuinely delicious — this one earns a permanent spot in your freezer rotation.
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2 servings
- 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 ½ lbs), peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 1–2 tbsp plant-based milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter or almond butter (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the banana slices in a single layer and freeze for at least 4 hours, until completely solid.
- 2
Transfer the frozen banana slices to a food processor or high-powered blender. Add the vanilla extract and salt. Process, stopping to scrape down the sides every 30 seconds, until the mixture transforms from crumbly chunks into a smooth, creamy consistency that resembles soft-serve ice cream, about 2–4 minutes total.
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