Banana Ice Cream

Our healthy Banana Ice only requires three ingredients. It tastes so creamy and delicious. This recipe is made with the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker. We recently shared an in-depth Ninja Creami product review and today I’m sharing another healthy ice cream recipe you can make at home.

Ingredients

Bananas You’ll need two bananas to make this pint of ice cream.
Milk You can use any type of milk including plant based milk (such as almond milk). I used Fairlife Milk for a bit of added protein.
Agave You can use any sweetener you prefer or none at all. I used agave syrup for a little added sweetness.

About Ninja Creami

I have tried other Ice Cream Makers and I love the Ninja Creami most of all. The best part about the Creami is that the texture is absolutely perfect every time! The Creami makes it easier to create ice creams that are very healthy and made with fewer ingredients. For example one of the best ice creams I have made so far was simply fresh mango frozen in coconut milk.

Here are the basics about how to use a Ninja Creami machine. Begin by freezing your desired ingredients in the provided container for 24 hours. I usually keep several flavors in my freezer- ready to use. After freezing you choose between settings such as ice cream, sorbet, gelato and mix-ins. I always use the “ice cream” setting first. After the first spin the ice cream will be a chalky texture. Add more liquid into the center of the container (either milk or water) and “re-spin”. After the second spin, it is ready to eat. At the point you can also add mix-ins and do a “mix-in” spin to combine them throughout your pint. It takes around five to ten minutes to complete a pint of ice cream.

How to Make

In your pint container combine sliced banana, milk and agave. Stir to combine (it’s ok for the banana to remain in chunks). Cover the pint and freeze for 24 hours.

Use your Ninja Creami machine on “Ice Cream” setting.

Remove the pint and take a look at your ice cream. If you think the texture is a bit chalky (or not as creamy as you want) make a hole in the center of the ice cream and add a tablespoon of water or milk. Then, use the “re-spin” function. Repeat until texture is creamy.

We recommend adding sprinkles, chocolate chips or sliced bananas to the top. Enjoy your ice cream right away!

Tips for Making

Add Protein Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to any mixture for high-protein ice cream.
When to Serve It’s best to spin Creami ice creams right before eating. If you freeze them again for more than a few hours you may find the ice cream is hard again and want to use the “re-spin” function.
Label If you make multiple flavors at once, be sure to label each flavor.
Flavors Add a half teaspoon of flavored extract (such as cherry, almond or peppermint) for a flavored variation. You can also add cocoa powder (I would start with 1 tablespoon) to create a chocolate variation.

Banana Ice Cream Mix-Ins

Fruit Try Marachino cherries, fresh cherries or fresh berries.
Candy Try Reese’s Pieces, M&Ms or chocolate chips.
Cookies Try crumbled oreos or bits of edible cookie dough.