Strawberry Banana Nice Cream
Satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing healthy intentions! This strawberry banana nice cream is magic – a creamy, dreamy frozen treat made with just two main ingredients. Perfect for a quick, easy, and secretly healthy alternative to ice cream.
Equipment
- High-Speed Blender or Food Processor
- Spatula
- Freezer-Safe Container (if freezing firmer)
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 large Ripe Bananas peeled, sliced, and frozen solid
- 1 to 1 ½ cups Frozen Strawberries
- 1-2 tablespoons Milk dairy or non-dairy like almond, oat, soy - OPTIONAL, only if needed to help blending
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 drizzle Maple Syrup or Honey if fruit isn't sweet enough
- 1 tablespoon Nut Butter peanut, almond, etc.
Instructions
- Combine Frozen Fruit: Place frozen banana slices and frozen strawberries into a strong food processor or high-speed blender. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to slightly soften.
- Blend Until Smooth: Secure lid and blend, starting on low and increasing speed. The mixture will look crumbly first. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides. Continue blending (2-5 minutes) until smooth and creamy like soft-serve. If struggling, add optional milk 1 tbsp at a time.
- Serve Immediately (Soft-Serve): Scoop into bowls and enjoy immediately for the best soft-serve texture.
- OR Freeze for Scoopable Ice Cream: Transfer nice cream to a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Smooth the top, press plastic wrap onto the surface, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 1-2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
Notes
Ripe Bananas are Key: Use very ripe (brown-spotted) bananas before freezing for the best sweetness and flavor.
Blender Tips: Patience is needed; keep blending past the crumbly stage. Stop once smooth to avoid over-blending. A high-speed blender or food processor works best.
Variations: Swap strawberries for other frozen fruits (mango, pineapple, berries). Add cocoa powder, nut butter, or vanilla.
Best Fresh: Nice cream has the best texture immediately after blending (soft-serve style).
Storing: If freezing firmer, press plastic wrap onto the surface before sealing tightly to minimize ice crystals. It can get very hard; let soften 5-10 mins before scooping. Eat within 1-2 weeks for best texture.
Blender Tips: Patience is needed; keep blending past the crumbly stage. Stop once smooth to avoid over-blending. A high-speed blender or food processor works best.
Variations: Swap strawberries for other frozen fruits (mango, pineapple, berries). Add cocoa powder, nut butter, or vanilla.
Best Fresh: Nice cream has the best texture immediately after blending (soft-serve style).
Storing: If freezing firmer, press plastic wrap onto the surface before sealing tightly to minimize ice crystals. It can get very hard; let soften 5-10 mins before scooping. Eat within 1-2 weeks for best texture.
