Description
Smooth blackberry-banana ice cream delivers creamy summer magic without dairy or added sugar. Cool dessert blends ripe fruit into luscious, guilt-free indulgence perfect for chilling with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 ounces) blackberries, fresh or frozen
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 12 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar (optional, for added sweetness)
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fluid ounces) coconut milk or almond milk (optional, for creaminess)
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Toppings:
- Fresh blackberries
- Shredded coconut
- Chopped nuts or granola
Instructions
- Carefully cut ripe bananas into uniform, thin medallions to ensure even freezing and smooth texture.
- Arrange banana slices in a pristine, flat configuration on a parchment-covered baking tray, ensuring no pieces overlap.
- Transfer the tray to the freezer and allow bananas to solidify completely for a minimum of two hours, or until they become rock-solid.
- While bananas are freezing, gently inspect blackberries, removing any stems or imperfect berries.
- Thoroughly rinse fresh blackberries under cool water, then delicately pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- If utilizing pre-frozen blackberries, simply remove from freezer storage and set aside for immediate use.
- Once banana slices are completely frozen, transfer them into a robust food processor or high-powered blender.
- Pulse the frozen banana chunks until they transform into a creamy, soft-serve-like consistency, scraping down sides as needed.
- Gradually introduce the prepared blackberries into the banana mixture, blending until a smooth, uniform lavender-hued ice cream emerges.
- For optimal texture, serve immediately as a luscious, soft-serve dessert or transfer to a sealed container and freeze for a firmer consistency.
Notes
- Achieve creamy texture by using fully ripe, spotty bananas which provide natural sweetness and smooth consistency.
- Prevent ice crystals by spreading banana coins in a single layer without touching, ensuring even freezing and optimal blending results.
- Customize flavor profile by experimenting with different berry combinations like mixed berries or adding a splash of vanilla extract for depth.
- Make dairy-free and vegan friendly by using only plant-based ingredients and skipping any potential dairy additions during blending process.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg