This Sugar Free Banana Ice Cream is a no-churn recipe that takes about 10 minutes to put together.
Made with ripe bananas and heavy cream, this ice cream is a velvety, rich, and decadent dessert that rivals your favorite scoop shop.
What you will read about.
Why this recipe works
This recipe is made with just four simple ingredients. The ingredients work perfectly together to make a great tasting creamy frozen treat.
Here is what else you will like about this recipe.
- The bananas add a great tasting flavor to this ice cream as well as a rich texture.
- You can simply use a mixer to make this recipe instead of having to use special equipment for churning.
- This recipe is easily customizable to your needs.
- Cold ice cream on a warm day is a special treat that about everyone can enjoy.
Have you tried my recipe for Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream?
That vanilla ice cream is a classic ice cream favorite. Both this recipe for banana ice cream and that recipe for vanilla ice cream are no churn recipes that have no added sugar.
To make this recipe you will need a 9x5" loaf pan. You can find loaf pans here.
Ingredients you will need.
- Heavy Whipping Cream. Your heavy whipping cream should be cold.
- Brown Sugar Alternative. Use a granular brown sugar alternative that measures like brown sugar.
- Bananas The riper the better!
- Vanilla Extract. Use "pure' Vanilla Extract for optimal flavor.
- Optional: Salt can be used to help bring out the flavors and to help keep the ice cream creamy.
How to Make Ice Cream with Bananas
- Prep Time 10 minutes .
- Freeze Time 6-8 hours .
- Servings 8, depending on how it is served.
- How to serve : Serve in a bowl with a topping such as Sugar Free Caramel Sauce or in a cone.
- Notes: You will need a Large Bowl, mixer, and 9 inch by 5 inch Loaf Pan.
- Combine In a large mixing bowl, beat together all of the ingredients on low until combined and thick, creamy, and fluffy (about five minutes). The combined ingredients should be lump-free.
- Transfer. Transfer the mixed ingredients to your loaf pan, using the backside of a spoon or rubber spatula to smooth out the top of the ice cream.
- Freeze. Cover the ice cream and freeze until set (about six hours).
Tips for making the best banana ice cream.
Overnight freezing is suggested for allowing this ice cream to fully set. While you could enjoy this ice cream after about six hours of freezing, it will be a softer consistency.
More helpful tips for you.
- Using cold dairy ingredients (taken out of the refrigerator just before using) is done to keep the fat more stable when making the ice cream. This results in a creamier texture for your ice cream. You can also chill your mixing bowl, beaters, and loaf pan for the same reason as chilling your dairy ingredients.
- The more ripe your bananas are, the sweeter your ice cream will be. Ripe bananas are also softer and easier to mix with the other ingredients as well.
- The ice cream will be cold when you serve it. To make scooping the ice cream easier to do, simply run hot water over the scoop part of your ice cream scooper before serving. *Make sure that your scooper can handle the hot water before doing this.
FAQ
- Can I add walnuts, or other nuts into the ice cream?
Yes. Feel free to add chopped walnuts or peanuts into the ice cream for more of a crunch. Be sure to fold them in after the ice cream has already been beat. - Do I need a high-speed blender to make this ice cream recipe?
While a high-speed blender (like a Vitamix or Ninja) makes the process faster and easier. However, a standard food processor can also for no-churn recipes. - Can I make this recipe without the heavy whipping cream?
Absolutely! You can make a "one-ingredient" ice cream using just frozen bananas. However, adding a splash of coconut milk, almond milk, or heavy whipping cream helps the blender blades turn resulting in a much silkier, more traditional "ice cream" mouthfeel. - How do I prevent banana ice cream from turning brown?
Since bananas oxidize when exposed to air, the ice cream may brown slightly if stored for several days. A tiny squeeze of lemon juice added during the blending process can act as a natural antioxidant and keeps the color bright without changing the flavor. - Do I have to add the brown sugar alternative to the ice cream? The sugar alternative makes the ice cream more 'palatable' to some folks. Feel free to omit the brown sugar alternative or adjust the amount used.
Variations.
- Add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to make this a 'chocolate' banana ice cream.
- Fold in some chopped nuts such as peanuts or pistachios for flavor and a but of crunch.
- Swap out your vanilla extract with another extract such as maple extract.
How to store homemade ice cream.
Leftover ice cream should be stored in an airtight freezer container such as an ice cream container. If properly stored, this ice cream should keep for up to a couple of months before ice crystals begin to form.
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No Churn Sugar Free Banana Ice Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream. -Cold.
- ½ cup Brown Sugar Alternative -Granular that measures like brown sugar.
- 3 Bananas - Ripe
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Optional: A pinch of salt can be used to help bring out the flavors and to help keep the ice cream creamy.
Instructions
- Combine In a large mixing bowl, beat together all of the ingredients on low until combined and thick, creamy, and fluffy (about five minutes). The combined ingredients should be lump-free.
- Transfer. Transfer the mixed ingredients to your loaf pan, using the backside of a spoon or rubber spatula to smooth out the top of the ice cream.
- Freeze. Cover the ice cream and freeze until set (about six hours).
Recipe Notes
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe. Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used. See thesugarfreediva.com for details on this recipe.
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Nutrition
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Sugar Free Banana Ice Cream, a 4-ingredient no-churn recipe for creamy ice cream made in about 10 minutes with no special equipment.
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