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Healthy Ice Cream

A delicious and creamy ice cream made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups frozen bananas sliced and frozen
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips dairy-free if vegan
  • 1/2 cup nuts chopped, optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh fruit like strawberries or blueberries

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a blender, combine the frozen bananas, coconut milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Chill the Mixture
  1. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for about 1 hour to chill.
Churn the Ice Cream
  1. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Add Mix-ins
  1. If desired, fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or fresh fruit.
Freeze
  1. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Serve
  1. Scoop and serve the healthy ice cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a creamier texture, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.

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