We all have them… the bananas on our kitchen counter that are starting to spoil right in front of our eyes. I buy so many bananas at the farmer’s market for smoothies and snacks, invariably some remain that look rather dismal and taunt me. I typically freeze them (for future use) or I whip up some banana bread but with soaring 90 degree temps this week – I thought I would blend them up with some almond butter and make some healthy ice cream. This recipe is so insanely easy and customizable – you will fall in love, fast & hard for this treat!
Ingredients:
4-6 overripe bananas, peeled and sliced into 1-2 inch pieces
3 tablespoons of almond butter (or any nut butter you wish to use) I used Justin’s Maple Almond Butter
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt
Optional:
Chopped nuts
Chocolate chips
Graham crackers
Mini Marshmallows
Sprinkles
Sea salt flakes
Pretzels
Directions:
Into your Vitamix or blender add all of the bananas. Blend until creamy and smooth. If your Vitamix has a cold setting – use this, if not use the variable speed increasing up to 10. This should only take a few seconds to do. Then add the nut butter, vanilla and salt. Blend again quickly. If your adding extras, mix them in by hand. Pour the mixture into a tupperware or lidded container and pop into the freezer for at least 6-12 hours. Before serving, let defrost for a few minutes and scoop it out and enjoy!
— Knead to Cook
I seriously think the whole banana/freezer ice cream thing is one of the best ideas ever! And yours looks amazing
Thanks Regan! I love clean eating. Now today I eat Cabot cottage cheese and this for dessert! Perfect day
This looks really really good. I was just a little confused on the instructions where you said,
” if not use the variable speed increasing up to 10.” Not sure what you mean by that. I just have a regular blender.
Thanks for sharing
Starting at speed 1 and moving up to 10. If you just have a blender just use whatever setting you would use to make a smoothie etc.
I made my first batch of banana ice cream just a few weeks ago and it was AMAZING! Next time I’ll try your version with the almond butter. Have you tried it with peanut butter?
I have as well as cashew butter. All so good! I’m a nut butter addict!
Ha, I keep trying to convince my husband that we need to buy more bananas at once, and *this* is why! Yum, perfect for the hot weather
YES! Plus freezing them is perfect for smoothies!
Your style is really unique compared to other people I have read stuff from.
Thank you for posting when you have the opportunity, Guess I’ll just book mark this page.
Thanks for popping by!