It’s perfect any time you’re craving a healthier dessert (or when you need to use up extra bananas)! It would also be fun as a homemade ice cream bar, allowing everyone to customize with different flavors and toppings. Sliced fresh fruit (such as kiwi, banana, or berries).Some of our favorite topping ideas include: If you’ve ever been to an ice cream shop where you get to choose your toppings, you know there are so many different options! The same applies here. Sea Salt Caramel (4-6 soaked pitted dates + healthy pinch sea salt).Peanut Butter (2-3 Tbsp peanut butter or other nut butter or choice)īut for the following flavors, add the fruit at the same time as the bananas:.Chocolate Nut Butter (2 Tbsp cacao butter + 2 Tbsp nut butter).Chocolate (2 Tbsp cacao or cocoa powder).Green Dream (1 tsp spirulina + 1-2 tsp matcha).The flavor options for banana ice cream are endless! For most flavors, you can simply add the flavors after the bananas have already been turned into “nice cream”:
Vitamix blender vs food processor pro#
We’ve had success with both the Vitamix 5200 and Kitchenaid KSB8270FP Pro Line Series. Can be aggravating to the motor, and can sometimes require stopping for breaks.Requires babysitting and using the tamper the whole time.Fast! High-speed blenders (especially a Vitamix) with a tamper can make banana nice cream in 2-3 minutes, or depending on the motor power and skill, even 1 minute!.Not quite as smooth - can be a bit more difficult to fully blend and ensure there is no chunkiness.Generally takes a bit longer (5 minutes vs 2-3 minutes in a blender).Using either a food processor or a blender will work for making banana ice cream.įor best texture, we prefer a blender, but for an easier-to-master method, a food processor is the way to go! Food Processor Then scoop with an ice cream scoop! If too firm, let thaw 15-30 minutes to soften. soft serve, simply spread into a Tupperware or loaf pan and freeze for 2-3 hours. But be careful with this method as it’s the fastest way to get runny banana ice cream. Alternatively, you could add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) at a time of dairy-free milk to encourage blending. This will allow it to soften and become easier to blend. If you’re having trouble blending, let the banana thaw for a few minutes.Freeze in a single layer to prevent large clumps (parchment paper on a baking sheet is our favorite way to prevent sticking to the pan!).Peel and slice into 1/2-inch slices instead of large chunks, which can be more difficult to blend.Use ripe, spotty bananas for best flavor/sweetness.We share the pros and cons of each method below! Tips for Success It’s typically made in either a blender or food processor depending on the equipment available and your priorities (total time, hands-on time, quantity, etc.). Banana ice cream, also referred to as “nice cream,” is a super simple, plant-based version of ice cream made with a base of just 1 ingredient: bananas!
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