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2-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Published: May 29, 2020 · Modified: Jun 30, 2020 by Felicia Lim · This post may contain affiliate links

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Creamy 2-Ingredient banana ice cream in a glass on a wodden board

The creamiest, 2-ingredient banana ice cream that feels just like the perfect soft serve. No ice cream maker required, no-churn, made in just 5 minutes, and super healthy with zero added sugar. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.

2-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream in glasses on a wooden board

The Simplest Ice Cream Ever

If you love ice cream but have never made your own ice cream because it just sounds impossible, or because you don’t own an ice cream maker, or simply because you never thought to try, I’m here to tell you it’s time we correct that!

This banana ice cream that you see before you is an ice cream lover’s bliss, that is if you like bananas, of course. I don’t think making any ice cream, or any recipe for that matter, can get any simpler than this, and once you make this, you’ll always have an ice cream recipe to pull out of your back pocket anytime.

Banana ice cream served in two glasses on a wooden board

Bananas + Vanilla Extract

Yep, you’ve read it right. The only TWO ingredients needed for this creamy banana ice cream are bananas and vanilla extract. No cream or milk is involved here, which is perfect for those with lactose intolerances!

Technically, you’ll need previously sliced and frozen bananas, but once the bananas are frozen (at least 4 hours in the freezer), all that’s needed is five minutes of hands-on time and you’re on your way to soft serve banana ice cream heaven!

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TIP: Make sure to use ripe, spotty bananas (as seen in the picture below) because these are naturally sweet and have more sugars in them compared to unripe bananas. Since we are not using any additional sugars or sweeteners in the recipe, the riper your bananas, the naturally sweeter the ice cream will be.

Bananas and vanilla extract on a marble board

Whip out your blender or food processor

To make this banana ice cream, you’ll require either an electric blender or a food processor.

Both will work fine, but a blender will take a little longer simply because blenders tend to have smaller capacities than food processors.

Sliced frozen bananas

If you choose to use a blender because you don’t own a food processor (like me!), just bear in mind that you may need to put in smaller portions of bananas at a time, to prevent the motor of your blender from heating up too much.

Add 2 cups of frozen bananas and all the vanilla extract to the blender, blend it for a minute until the bananas are processed, then add the rest of the frozen bananas a bit at a time and blend until you get a creamy homogeneous mixture.

Frozen bananas to be blended in an electric blender

Best eaten immediately

Juan and I have come to the conclusion that this ice cream tastes best served directly from the blender.

It’s still icy cold, but oh so creamy and feels like the best dessert on earth.

Banana ice cream freshly blended in an electric blender

Storing the ice cream

If you aren’t going to eat it immediately, I suggest transferring the ice cream to a loaf pan and covering it with plastic wrap and then freezing until ready to be eaten.

Before eating, allow ice cream to defrost slightly on the countertop for at least 15 minutes before scooping.

Using a spoon to spread out banana ice cream in a loaf pan to be frozen

Top with fresh bananas and nuts for the perfect finish!

Now if you’re going to be making homemade ice cream, you’re going to also want to top this incredible soft serve with fresh sliced bananas and a sprinkle of chopped nuts.

The contrast in texture of crunchy nuts and smooth, creamy ice cream is just out of this world, and I highly recommend it. Now go make some of this incredible ice cream and indulge yourself. You deserve it!

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Banana ice cream in a glass on a wooden board

2-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream (Gluten-Free, Vegan)


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  • Author: felicia | Dish by Dish
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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The creamiest, 2-ingredient banana ice cream that feels just like the perfect soft serve. No ice cream maker required, no-churn, and made in just 5 minutes of hands-on time, super healthy with zero added sugar, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. How’s that for a guilt-free dessert you can indulge in?


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups sliced ripe bananas (roughly 3 large bananas or 4 medium bananas), and frozen for at least 4 hours or overnight. 
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sliced bananas, for topping (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, for topping (optional)

 


Instructions

  1. Combine 2 cups of the frozen banana slices and all the vanilla extract in the bowl of your electric blender or food processor and blend for a minute until you get a thick, creamy homogeneous mixture (you may need to use a spoon to accommodate the bananas as necessary). Add in the remaining frozen bananas and blend some more until all the bananas have been processed.
  2. Serve immediately topped with sliced fresh bananas and a sprinkle of walnuts. 
  3. If not eating immediately, transfer the banana ice cream to a loaf pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze. To eat, thaw for 15 minutes before serving. 

Notes

Bananas: It’s best to use ripe, spotty bananas for freezing because these are naturally sweet and have more sugars in them compared to unripe bananas. Since we are not using any additional sugars or sweeteners in the recipe, the riper your bananas, the naturally sweeter the ice cream will be. 

Best eaten immediately: We’ve tried eating the banana ice cream immediately straight after blending it, and also tried freezing it and then eating after defrosting. In our opinion this ice cream tastes best eaten immediately, but freezing and defrosting is a close second too! 

Texture: This has the texture of a soft-serve ice cream and that’s the highlight – you won’t believe how incredibly creamy it is without any cream or milk in it!

Blender/Food Processor: You can use either a blender or a food processor, both will work fine. I used a blender and it works perfectly. Just bear in mind that since blenders tend to be smaller in capacity than food processors, you may need to add smaller portions of bananas at a time and use a spoon to accommodate the bananas as necessary.

Adapted from: Minimalist Baker

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Blender

Keywords: no-churn banana ice cream, vegan ice cream, dairy-free ice cream, gluten-free ice cream

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About Felicia

Hey you! I’m Felicia, a Singaporean girl who moved to Buenos Aires for love. A couple of things about me: I love food, writing and food photography. I wrote a grain-free ecookbook that I know you’ll love and I also do freelance writing and photography if you want to work with me. Follow me on this blog as I navigate the world of cooking gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free.

Did you make a recipe? Tag @felicialimhz on Instagram. I love to see what you cook!

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  1. Siddhi Raina says

    November 02, 2021 at 2:23 am

    Thank you for sharing. Will definitely try. Looks so delicious and I am sure it will taste delicious too.

    ★★★★★

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    • Felicia Lim says

      November 02, 2021 at 8:51 am

      Thanks Siddhi! Glad you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Jin Hua Choo says

    June 01, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    The soft serve looks incredibly delicious! I think it might go great with granola too. ahhh my tummy is rumbling, these photos make me hungry ?

    ★★★★★

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    • felicia | Dish by Dish says

      June 01, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      This is super easy! Go freeze bananas today so you can eat this soft serve banana ice cream tomorrow with granola or coconut chips or chocolate chips or whatever you like to throw on it! 😉 Then let me know what you think :))

      Reply
  3. Grace Lim says

    May 29, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    Hi Felicia,

    I fully agree with you that this is, by no means the quickest and simplest recipe for a great natural and yet healthy ice-cream to enjoy anytime of the day.

    I have made some by adding some frozen strawberries and that turned out super as well.

    Thank you for sharing and have a blessed day ahead!

    Cheers with much love,
    Mum

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    • felicia | Dish by Dish says

      May 29, 2020 at 8:46 pm

      Hi Mummy! yum the frozen strawberry ice cream sounds good! Right now not in season in Argentina, but when they are I’ll make strawberry sorbet!

      Reply

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