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

The creamiest homemade banana ice cream that feels just like the perfect soft serve. Just 2 ingredients required, no ice cream maker required, no-churn, made in just 5 minutes, and super healthy with zero added sugar. The perfect dessert for your sweet tooth on a hot summer day .Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.

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• The Easiest Homemade Banana Ice Cream Ever
• Why This Recipe Works:
• Ingredients You’ll Need + Substitutions:
• How to Make Banana Ice Cream (Step by Step)
• Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:
• Recipe FAQs:
• More Banana Recipes for Banana Lovers:
• Other Gluten-Free Desserts to Love:
• 2-Ingredient Homemade Banana Ice Cream (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

The Easiest Homemade Banana 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, it’s time we correct that!

This delicious ice cream that you see before you is an ice cream lover’s bliss. And for banana lovers, the banana flavor is totally natural and amazing.

Making homemade ice cream cannot get any simpler than this, and once you tried this, you’ll always have an ice cream recipe to pull out of your back pocket anytime.

Plus, this is also a fantastic way to use up those brown bananas when you don’t know what else to do with them (apart from banana milkshakes of course)!

Why This Recipe Works:

• Simple Ingredients: The only two ingredients needed for this creamy banana ice cream are (frozen) bananas and vanilla extract.
• Super Easy To Make: The hardest part is literally waiting for the sliced bananas to freeze, but once they’re frozen, you’re just five minutes of hands-on time and you’re on your way to soft serve ice cream heaven! No ice cream maker or churning required, this is like a homemade gelato made in your own kitchen!
• No Added Sugar: The natural sweetness of this healthy ice cream comes from using ripe bananas, so you don’t have to add any sugar to it. (Ice cream doesn’t get any healthier than this!)
• Perfectly Creamy Texture: Smooth and creamy, this banana ice-cream is the perfect dessert for a swelteringly hot summer day. Sort of like a mix between banana pudding and gelato, this banana pudding ice cream is just heavenly.
• Totally Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegan: Unlike traditional ice cream, no heavy cream or whole milk is involved in making this banana nice cream, so this homemade ice cream recipe is 100% naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. This means that even those with Celiac disease, or gluten or lactose intolerances, or simply on a vegan diet, can enjoy it without worries.

Ingredients You’ll Need + Substitutions:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for this banana ice cream recipe.

(For exact measurements and quantities, please scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

How to Make Banana Ice Cream (Step by Step)

1. Slice and Freeze Bananas

Peel the bananas, cut them into thin, even slices, and then place in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

2. Place Ingredients in Blender or Processor

Combine 2 cups of the frozen banana slices and all the vanilla extract in the bowl of your electric blender or food processor. 

3. Blend Until Creamy

Blend the ingredients for a minute until you get a thick, creamy homogeneous mixture (you may need to use a spoon or spatula to accommodate the bananas as necessary).

Add in the remaining frozen bananas and blend some more until all the bananas have been processed.

4. Garnish and Serve

Serve this best homemade ice cream immediately topped with sliced fresh bananas and a sprinkle of walnuts. 

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:

• Blender/Food Processor: You can use either a high-speed blender or a food processor, both will work fine. I used a blender and it works perfectly. 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.
• Optional Toppings: I’ve sprinkled this simple banana ice cream with crunchy chopped walnuts for a contrast in texture, as well as sliced bananas. However, feel free to swap out the walnuts for your favorite toppings such as almonds, pistachios, cashews, chopped dark chocolate, chocolate chips or cacao nibs if you prefer.
• 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! 

Recipe FAQs:

More Banana Recipes for Banana Lovers:

• The Best Gluten-Free Banana Bread (Dairy-Free)
• Banana Nut Muffins (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Buckwheat Banana Brad (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• 5-Ingredient Banana Flaxseed Waffles (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
• 2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Other Gluten-Free Desserts to Love:

• Mixed Berry Coconut Yogurt Popsicles (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
• Easy Lemon Curd (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• 5-Minute Chocolate Pudding (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
• Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

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