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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 for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips dairy-free if vegan
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup fresh berries such as strawberries or blueberries

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a blender, combine the frozen bananas, coconut milk, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Chill the Mixture
  1. Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and freeze for about 2 hours, or until it starts to firm up.
Churn the Ice Cream
  1. Once the mixture is partially frozen, churn it in an ice cream maker 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 such as chocolate chips, nuts, or berries.
Final Freeze
  1. Transfer the ice cream back to the freezer-safe container and freeze for an additional 2 hours to firm up completely.
Serve
  1. Scoop and serve the healthy ice cream in bowls. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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