Banana Soft Serve, also known as ‘nice cream’, is a magical one-ingredient dessert that transforms frozen bananas into creamy, soft-serve ice cream without any dairy, added sugar, or cream. When very ripe bananas are frozen and blended, their natural sugars and starches create a remarkably smooth, custard-like texture identical to traditional soft serve. This healthy alternative is perfect for vegans, those with dairy allergies, or anyone seeking a guilt-free treat. The naturally sweet frozen bananas require no additional sweeteners, making them suitable even for breakfast. Customise with cocoa powder for chocolate, peanut butter for richness, or fresh berries for fruity flavours. The key is using very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and being patient during blending – it transforms from chunky to magical in about 5 minutes.
Ingredients
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3-4Ripe bananas (peeled, sliced, frozen)
2-4 tbspNon-dairy milk (optional) (almond, coconut, or oat)
Peel overripe bananas and slice them or cut them into chunks. Arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Once frozen solid, transfer to a freezer bag or container.
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Prepare a food processor or blender
Remove frozen banana chunks from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to slightly soften – this helps the blades process them more easily without adding too much liquid.
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Blend frozen bananas
Add frozen banana pieces to the food processor. Start processing on high. At first, the bananas will be chunky and crumbly. Pause at 1 minute to check; they might look like breadcrumbs. Continue processing for another 2-3 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. The mixture will transform from grainy to smooth, creamy, and pale. Process for 30 more seconds to aerate.
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Add flavour variations (optional)
If making chocolate nice cream, add cocoa powder now and pulse to combine. For the peanut butter version, add peanut butter and blend. For berry flavour, add frozen berries and process until smooth. For vanilla, add extract and pulse. Only add 1-2 tablespoons of non-dairy milk if your food processor is struggling and the mixture won't blend smoothly.
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Serve immediately or freeze
For soft-serve texture, serve immediately. Scoop into bowls and add toppings of choice. For firmer ice cream texture, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 1-2 hours. If frozen solid overnight, let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping, or re-blend briefly in the food processor to restore creamy texture.
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