1-Ingredient Ice Cream!

selbyhutch

anyone have luck making it with a blender?

I used a food processor. I had 4 bananas though. I'll have to try 1-2 in my mini chopper & will let you know.

Hutch LOVED it!!

HealthyChanges2010

anyone have luck making it with a blender?

I used a food processor. I had 4 bananas though. I'll have to try 1-2 in my mini chopper & will let you know.

Hutch LOVED it!!

Thanks Selby! I need to just go out and invest in a mini food processer so I can make hummus and pita bread with it

MFPfriend

anyone have luck making it with a blender?

I just could not get it to work with a blender. I've tried it a couple times- either it's too chunky, or too thin.

I might try it with a food processor tonight.

maestrachistosa

bump

lotusfromthemud

I made this for a post-workout recovery the other night (it was about 95 F that day, and I wanted ice cream, but didn't want to have ice cream and wreck my nutrition of the day) and added 1 tsp of Dark Chocolate Dreams (peanut butter and Co makes it...it is dangerously good) and the teeniest amount of honey.

Holy moley, it was just the thing. Seriously satisfying. Definitely killed the "cold and creamy" craving.

Oh, and I make it in my blender, but I have a commercial blender. The problem with blender vs. food processor is a blender requires liquid to work.

aippolito1

I have 2 sliced bananas in my freezer for this. I can't wait to try it out!

sunnysmile

I have a banana in the freezer now. Am planning on adding 1 tsp of peanut butter and 1 tsp of cocoa powder (maybe some splenda if needed because of cocoa powder). I am hoping it comes close to Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream ... yummmo

Will let you know.

Thanks for posting this idea,

sunnysmile

My boss came in today raving about this. She made it for her family and both little girls (including one who is staunchly anti-fruit) ate a big old plate of it. Pretty amazing!

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/stay-cool/how-to-make-creamy-ice-cream-with-just-one-ingredient-093414

ahh the mystery ingredient had me a bit worried until I went to the link. lol Sounds yummy and healthy! Was also reading the comments on the site ppl left and someone mentioned how they loved frozen banana slices. Never thought about it, gonna try it now.

Thanks for passing this on,
Becca

if you like frozen banana slices, you should try freezing seedless grapes. They are great, very refreshing too.

imagymrat

I find it funny, that so many people have never heard of this! My grandma used to do this for us when we were kids, I like to refreeze mine, I also add a few frozen strawberries. After I scoop out my frozen banana-strawberry ice cream, I add finely chopped pineapple and refreeze, I think it tastes better when you freeze it again..there's sooo much you can do to this!

RobertaG

OMG ! I tried this today and it was SOOO good . So smooth and creamy ! Only problem for me was that it had 23 carbs and the ice cream I regularly eat has the same number of calories and 13 carbs

Mindful_Trent

This was fantastic! Very yummy. A definite keeper-recipe. I added a little bit of cinnamon to mine and tossed some blackberries on top. Regular ice cream does have more protein and less carbs due to the dairy content, but most ice cream has additives/preservatives and added sugars... this is a great summertime treat that's pure fruit! I love bananas, and this is a great alternative way to eat them.

ydcaterino

OMG, this was so easy to make and sinfully delicious! who needs bad sweets when you can have a healthy one!

sunnysmile

I have a banana in the freezer now. Am planning on adding 1 tsp of peanut butter and 1 tsp of cocoa powder (maybe some splenda if needed because of cocoa powder). I am hoping it comes close to Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream ... yummmo

Will let you know.

Thanks for posting this idea,

This was very tasty. Next time I will let the banana freeze for 2 hours instead of 1. Many things you can do with this, thanks.

DrBorkBork

I've found that the longer you freeze them, the better it turns out. I only did 2 hours last night, and it came out as cold banana flavored mush. The first time I did it, they were in the freezer pretty much all day.

Lumos586

Hi, this is awesome. We have been freezing bananas for some fruit smoothies, added a few frozen berries and silk soy milk. (slight diary issues) -skim since I joined this site ;-)...But now that it 's summer I crave ice cream. Thank you for sharing.
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hiddensecant

I refreezed it after blending last night and it was fine by morning. I think you just have to be sure you keep it in an air-tight container (just like regular ice cream). I put mine in a ziplock baggie because we just went shopping so the freezer really full.

Behavior_Modification

I made a 2 ingredient ice cream shake today with the blender. Bananas had been frozen for days, even a little freezer burnt. Rinsed them under warm water to get off the ice and then blended 1 and 1/2 bananas with 1 6oz container of yogurt. My brain sure thought it was ice cream.

Rugbychick16

I'm pretty sure I'm gonna add a little drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce on mine....which is probably why I'm fat in the first place! :laugh:

kimhurt

bump for later... thanks.