Description
Indulgent Chocolate Banana Ice Cream brings creamy dreams to life with just three simple ingredients. Blend frozen bananas and cocoa powder for a guilt-free dessert that satisfies sweet cravings and delivers rich, chocolatey bliss you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 4 ripe bananas
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Chocolate and Sweeteners:
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
Optional Garnish:
- 1 tbsp chopped nuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Extras:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Peel ripe bananas and slice them into thin, uniform pieces to ensure smooth blending.
- Arrange banana slices on a parchment-lined tray, then freeze for approximately 2 hours until completely solid.
- Transfer frozen banana pieces into a high-powered food processor or blender.
- Add heavy cream, whole milk, cocoa powder, honey, and salt to the frozen bananas.
- Pulse and blend the mixture, scraping down the sides periodically, until the texture becomes creamy and smooth with no banana chunks.
- Incorporate chocolate chips into the ice cream base, gently folding them throughout the mixture.
- For enhanced flavor, mix in vanilla extract during the final blending stage.
- Transfer the ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container, spreading it evenly.
- Cover the container and freeze for 2-3 hours until the desired consistency is reached.
- Before serving, allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 5-7 minutes to soften slightly.
- Garnish with chopped nuts for added crunch and texture.
- Scoop and enjoy the rich, creamy chocolate banana ice cream immediately.
Notes
- Select super ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and creamier texture.
- Slice bananas uniformly to guarantee smooth blending and consistent freezing without ice crystals.
- Use a powerful food processor or high-speed blender to achieve ultra-creamy consistency without lumps.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or agave nectar for different flavor profiles.
- For dairy-free version, replace heavy cream and milk with coconut milk or almond milk alternatives.
- Prevent ice crystallization by storing in an airtight container with plastic wrap directly touching the surface.
- Add extra richness by incorporating a tablespoon of coconut oil during blending for smoother mouthfeel.
- Customize with mix-ins like peanut butter, caramel swirls, or different chocolate varieties for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 334
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg