Banana Chocolate Chunk Frozen Yogurt (or “Ice Cream”!)
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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 chopped 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.
It is good to know that you have kid friendly recipes
Thanks Dan! This recipe is definitely perfect for kids!
Looks really good, will give a try.
Thanks! I’m sure you’ll love it!
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!
mmm… I love banana!!
Thanks for sharing this recipe Anjali!
All the best,
Dan
Thanks Dan! You will definitely love this recipe then! 🙂
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!
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!
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 make a similar recipe alllll summer long! It’s perfect when you want a sweet treat + need to cool down 🙂
Totally agree! Thanks Liz! 🙂
It looks yummy…good idea 🙂 Definitely I will try this, thanks.
Thanks Simmi! I’m sure you’ll love it!
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! 🙂