Banana Nice Cream
on Jul 31, 2024
Indulge in this creamy Banana Nice Cream made with just one ingredient—ripe bananas! It’s a delicious, healthy, and low-fat dessert that’s incredibly easy to make using your favorite kitchen appliance. Perfect for a quick treat!
Why I Love This Recipe
Hey there, fabulous foodies! It’s Chef AJ, your Queen of Quick and Easy, here to share one of my absolute favorite desserts: Banana Nice Cream, from my newest book, Sweet Indulgence. This delicious treat takes me back to 1987 when I first discovered it at a vegan potluck. The creamy texture and natural sweetness of the bananas were a revelation. I was so impressed that I bought a Champion Juicer the very next day and have been making nice cream ever since. While there are many appliances now that can make nice cream, the Champion Juicer remains my sentimental favorite.
What I love about Banana Nice Cream is its simplicity and versatility. With just one ingredient—frozen ripe bananas—you can create a creamy, delicious dessert that’s low-fat and incredibly satisfying. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use overripe bananas. Whether you use a Champion Juicer, Ninja Creami, high-speed blender, food processor, or another appliance such as Yonanas, this recipe is easy to make and sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
Key Ingredients
- Ripe Bananas: The star of the show, ripe bananas provide the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess for nice cream. They are high in natural sugars and low in water content, making them ideal for a creamy dessert.
The Process
Start by freezing your very ripe bananas. You can slice them before freezing if you prefer, but it’s not necessary for all appliances. See recipe card below for instructions for different appliances.
Chef’s Tips
- Any frozen fruit, in combination or alone, can be used to make nice cream. Ripe bananas, because of their high sugar and low water content, make the sweetest and creamiest nice cream. Frozen mangoes are a close second.
- Pre-slice your bananas before freezing to make blending easier, especially if you’re using a high-speed blender.
How to Store Banana Nice Cream
Store any leftover Banana Nice Cream in an airtight container in the freezer. It’s best enjoyed immediately after making, but it can be stored for a few days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Any frozen fruit can be used to make nice cream. Mangoes, strawberries, and blueberries work well. However, ripe bananas provide the creamiest texture due to their high sugar and low water content.
For the best results, freeze the bananas for at least 24 hours. This ensures they are fully frozen and will blend into a creamy consistency.
Yes, you can add a variety of toppings such as nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit. Get creative and make it your own!
Serving Suggestion
Enjoy Banana Nice Cream as a refreshing dessert or a healthy snack. It pairs wonderfully with macerated berries, a drizzle of nut butter, or a sprinkle of granola.
Summary
Banana Nice Cream is a creamy, delicious, and healthy dessert that’s incredibly easy to make. With just one ingredient—ripe bananas—you can create a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
If you tried this recipe, I’d love to see your results! Share your culinary creation on social media and tag me. As the Queen of Quick and Easy, nothing makes me happier than seeing how my convenient plant-based recipes inspire your kitchen adventures. Let’s celebrate the love of cooking and enjoy the deliciousness together!
Banana Nice Cream
Equipment
- One of these appliances: Champion Juicer, Ninja CREAMi, High-speed blender, Food processor, or other appliance designed to make nice creams such as Dessert Bullet or Yonanas
Ingredients
- 1-2 very ripe bananas, optionally sliced, and frozen (about 1 cup)
Instructions
Champion Juicer
- Insert the blank for the juicer, turn the appliance on, and push the whole frozen bananas (no need to slice in advance) through the chamber.
Ninja Creami
- Mash ripe bananas and place in the Ninja Creamy pint up to fill line, making sure the top is smooth and level. Cover the pint and freeze, upright and level, for 24 hours before spinning on “light ice cream” setting. Re-spin if necessary.
High-Speed Blender
- With this type of appliance, it’s best to use bananas that have been sliced before freezing. Place the desired amount in your blender container and add enough liquid (unsweetened fruit juice or plant milk) to process.
Food Processor Fitted with the "S" Blade
- Same directions as the high powered blender, except that you don’t need to add any liquid.
Other appliances
- There are many other appliances specifically designed to make nice creams, such as the Dessert Bullet and Yonanas. I don’t have experience with all of these appliances, so I always say get the biggest and best you can afford. In my experience, the Champion juicer and the Ninja Creami are unparalleled for both taste and texture.
