Last updated on April 16th, 2024
Ice cream is a yummy treat, all the better when it’s homemade. Plant-based Blueberry Banana Nice Cream contains no dairy or added sweetener, but, like our original nice cream, Banana Nice Cream, it tastes and feels like actual ice cream. In addition to stepping up the flavor game, blueberries impart a pretty purple hue to this nice cream.
They melt into a dream
“Stella Blue”
—Robert Hunter
Tips
The best bananas for nice cream are ripe, rather than overripe. Remove any black or brown spots before freezing.
In addition to measuring and pouring, children can pitch in by peeling and breaking the bananas into strips lengthwise.
Flourless banana pancakes are another fun snack made with ripe bananas.
Serve immediately for a soft-serve ice cream texture. For a hard-pack consistency pop the mixture back into the freezer and serve later. (If it becomes too hard to scoop, let it sit on the counter for a few minutes before serving.)
Bonus tip: The blueberry flavor really blossoms when left to refreeze overnight. I know, who wants to wait until tomorrow when the ice cream’s right here, right now, but it pays off to make enough to enjoy the next day.
Blueberry Banana Nice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 ripe bananas
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Peel bananas, remove any bruises, and break in half or into thirds. Pull apart these pieces lengthwise into strips. Arrange banana pieces on a baking pan in a single layer and freeze for 1 to 2 hours.
Prepare a food processor with an S-blade. Add bananas and blueberries and secure the lid. Process the ingredients, periodically scraping down the sides of the bowl. When the frozen purée becomes smooth, add vanilla and pulse to combine.
Serve immediately or transfer to a container and freeze for later.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
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Blueberry Banana Nice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 ripe bananas
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Peel bananas, remove any bruises, and break in half or into thirds. Pull apart these pieces lengthwise into strips. Arrange banana pieces on a baking pan in a single layer and freeze for 1 to 2 hours.
- Prepare a food processor with an S-blade. Add bananas and blueberries and secure the lid. Process the ingredients, periodically scraping down the sides of the bowl. When the frozen purée becomes smooth, add vanilla and pulse to combine.
- Serve immediately or transfer to a container and freeze for later.