Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt
Watching frozen bananas blend into ice cream seems like magic—no sugar or dairy required. For extra flavor, stir in (cooled) toasted chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chunks for a easy spin on Chunky Monkey ice cream.
Recipe information
Total Time
2 hours, 15 minutes
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
4 large very ripe or frozen bananas
Preparation
Step 1
If using fresh bananas, peel, then arrange in a single layer on a large plate or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Step 2
Purée frozen bananas in a food processor, scraping bowl as needed, until creamy, 6–8 minutes. Divide ice cream among serving bowls, or freeze in an airtight container at least 2 hours before scooping and serving.
Do Ahead
Step 3
Bananas can be frozen up to 3 months ahead.
Recipe notes
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