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Healthy Ice Cream

A delicious and nutritious ice cream made with natural ingredients, perfect for a guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups frozen bananas sliced and frozen
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips dairy-free if vegan
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts almonds or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup fresh berries strawberries or blueberries

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a blender, combine the frozen bananas, coconut milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Chill and Churn
  1. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Add Mix-ins
  1. If desired, fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or berries.
Freeze
  1. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a creamier texture, allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.

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