Craving something sweet at night? Try this Chocolate Banana Ice Cream with only three ingredients. It's creamy, rich and delicious with no dairy and the perfect healthy way to satisfy a sweet tooth. {gluten free, paleo, whole30, dairy free, vegan}
I always have your back guys. You know that right? I love finding healthy ways for you to indulge - it's my goal in life. Healthy indulgences like these Three Ingredient Paleo Chocolate Truffles!
I know you guys have seen banana ice cream all over Pinterest. Have you tried it yet? Sometimes it's called NICE cream.
Do it, today. It's so easy and such a great healthy way to satisfy those sweet chocolate cravings without eating a pint of Ben and Jerry's at night. Seriously, if calories didn't count, that's what I would do every night of my life.
Unfortunately, I live in the real world where calories do count so I have to find healthy, lower calorie alternatives like this Chocolate Banana Ice Cream.
You won't believe how easy it is to turn frozen bananas into soft serve in the food processor. It's like magic. Frozen bananas, cocoa powder and a bit of maple syrup come together to make an indulgent dessert that you won't regret in the morning. You are welcome.
When this Chocolate Banana Ice Cream first comes out it is more like soft serve. If you prefer a hard packed ice cream return it to the freezer for a few hours.
Add whatever flavors you like but remember it will always have that background hint of banana.
This Chocolate Banana Ice Cream is...
- sweet and cream
- chocolatey
- gluten free
- whole30 and paleo approved (what your chocolate chips)
- dairy free
- vegan
- naturally sweetened
How To Make This Chocolate Banana Ice Cream in the Vitamix or Food Processor...
You can use either machine and get great results. Just make sure your banana slices are frozen good and hard. Add all ingredients into the Vitamix or Food Processor and blend well.
This may take some time and you may have to give it a stir along the way. For the Vitamix, you may have to use the tamper to push down the bananas. Adjust to your taste. Add more maple syrup for a sweeter taste.
Return to freezer for a few hours if you want hard packed ice cream. I made mine more soft serve like.
I always use Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips. Seriously, once you try these chocolate chips you will never be able to eat the old ones again.
Looking for a fruity ice cream? Try this Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream.
Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 bananas sliced and frozen
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- vegan chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Slice two bananas into coin size pieces and lay out on a cookie sheet.
- Freeze for several hours.
- Place all the frozen banana slices into a food processor and mix for a minute or until they start to resemble soft serve consistency.
- Add maple syrup and cocoa powder and whiz until mixed. Scrape down the sides with a spatula.
- Serve immediately for soft serve or place in freezer for an hour for hard packed ice cream.
- Garnish with vegan chocolate chips.
Nutrition
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Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says
This is great! I have to make this for my Mom, who is severely gluten and lactose intolerant! She will love it!
Karen Kelly says
What a nice daughter you are!
Pretty says
I am always looking for a healthy ice cream recipe, I love the stuff and could eat it every night too. Never made ice cream before but this recipe so easy I have to try it!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks and I hope you love it!
Platter Talk says
What a great recipe to satisfy my cravings for ice and chocolate without blowing my calorie bank.
Karen Kelly says
So true! Thanks!
Nicole says
Looks delicious, and much better than anything from the supermarket with tons of added sugar.
Karen Kelly says
Thanks, Nicole! Much better for you.
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I can't believe this is only three ingredients Karen! I have got to try it. It looks totally delicious. Happy Monday!
Cindy says
Oh this sounds delicious - chocolates and bananas are always a hit in my house.
Cricket Plunkett says
I got some bananas in the freezer! I think I need to make this right now!
Karen Kelly says
I hope you love it!
Luci's Morsels says
This looks like the perfect treat to curb those late night cravings without destroying your caloric intake for the day. Yum!
Karen Kelly says
Yes Luci, thanks!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks, Luci!
Renee Gardner says
Bananas have such a great texture for making frozen desserts! What a yummy treat!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Renee!
Platter Talk says
Thanks for this recipe. I need a chocolate fix often, and this will do very well.
Karen Kelly says
Yes, me too. I need chocolate...Like every day!
Karen Kelly says
I always need a chocolate fix.
Karen Kelly says
I always need a chocolate fix!
Rae says
Chocolate ice cream that's healthy?? No way! 🙂
Karen Kelly says
I wouldn't lie to you Rae!