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Easy 3-Ingredient Banana Nice Cream: Creamy Vegan Dessert

A close-up of creamy, soft-serve style banana ice cream swirled high in a small white bowl.

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Whip up this incredibly easy, naturally sweet banana ice cream, often called ‘nice cream.’ This recipe requires only three simple ingredients and no ice cream machine, resulting in a creamy, guilt-free frozen dessert perfect for any time you crave something cool and healthy.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen solid
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant milk)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Place the frozen banana slices into a high-powered blender or food processor.
  2. Add the almond milk and vanilla extract to the blender.
  3. Start blending on low speed, stopping frequently to scrape down the sides. You may need to use the tamper if your blender has one.
  4. Continue processing. The mixture will go from crumbly to thick, resembling soft-serve ice cream. This process takes about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately for a creamy soft serve texture, or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer scoopable texture.
  6. If freezing, let it sit on the counter for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping.

Notes

  • For a peanut butter banana ice cream variation, add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter before blending.
  • If you want a richer texture, use full-fat coconut milk instead of almond milk.
  • Freeze your bananas overnight for the best results; they must be completely frozen for the creamiest outcome.
  • See more quick homemade ice cream ideas on our Pinterest account!

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