Banana fake-out ice cream is all the rage these days. It’s kind of like the coolest healthy swap ever, because guilt-free ice cream that actually tastes delicious is hard to make!
That’s not the case anymore 🙂
It’s crazy that just one simple ingredient — frozen bananas — can turn something like ice cream healthy. And you don’t need an ice cream maker to make it or any fancy equipment — all you need is a freezer and a food processor/blender.
Frozen bananas and Plain Greek Yogurt serve as the base. You could do it without Greek Yogurt, but I’ve found that adding a bit of the yogurt gives it an even more ice-cream like consistency (I used Stonyfield Farms Plain Greek Yogurt for this recipe). And, as an added benefit, you get a ton of protein from the yogurt, which helps this dessert to actually be a filling treat.
And then you can add in any mix-ins you’d like! For this recipe, I chose walnuts and dark chocolate.
But if you used frozen berries and peanut butter (for a PB&J feel) – this recipe would turn into something you could eat as a meal.
Ice cream for breakfast anyone? 🙂
Either way, you can’t go wrong with this recipe! It’s guaranteed to be a family-favorite, even the pickiest kids will like it!
Banana Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 bananas frozen
- 3/4 cup Stonyfield Organic Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp walnuts
- Optional mix-ins: 1/2 cup frozen berries and 1 tbsp peanut butter or 2 tbsp Pecans + 1/2 tsp cinnamon, the sky's the limit!
Instructions
- Place frozen banana chunks in a food processor. Blend until you have coarse crumbs.
- Add the yogurt and blend 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the chocolate and walnuts and pulse a few times until incorporated.
- Serve immediately, or place in the freezer for 30-60 minutes for a firmer, more ice cream-like consistency.
TAGS: breakfast, dessert, gluten-free, kid friendly recipes, quick meals, snacks, vegetarian
We make banana soft serve a lot in our house but I have never added Greek yogurt to it. Great idea! I can’t wait to try it out!
Thanks Angela! The Greek Yogurt really does add a nice creamy element to the ice cream – enjoy! 🙂
It looks yummy…good idea 🙂 Definitely I will try this, thanks.
Thanks Simmi! I’m sure you’ll love it!
I make a similar recipe alllll summer long! It’s perfect when you want a sweet treat + need to cool down 🙂
Totally agree! Thanks Liz! 🙂
this is fabulous! I do this with frozen peaches for my little ones and it’s a huge hit.
Ooooh love the idea of using frozen peaches Leena! I bet that is delicious! 🙂
I’d never look at banana with same view from today. To be honest, never heard of banana ice-cream. Gotta try out once in life. :p
You definitely have to try it – I’m sure you’ll love it – it really tastes like ice cream!
Wow looking delicious and nutritious at the same time.Will surely try out this yummy recipe.
Thanks so much! I’m sure you will love it!
mmm… I love banana!!
Thanks for sharing this recipe Anjali!
All the best,
Dan
Thanks Dan! You will definitely love this recipe then! 🙂
I’m definitely going to try this sweet frozen delight. Thanks for sharing =) This looks delicious!
Thanks so much Marianela! I’m sure you will love it when you try it!
Looks really good, will give a try.
Thanks! I’m sure you’ll love it!
It is good to know that you have kid friendly recipes
Thanks Dan! This recipe is definitely perfect for kids!