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Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Recipe
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Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

This is the best chocolate banana ice cream recipe you will ever find, with just a few healthy ingredients and more chocolate than similar recipes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, chocolate, ice cream, nice cream
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Katie Higgins

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas (320g) (For banana free, make Almond Milk Ice Cream)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder (15g)
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter (45g) (optional)
  • 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (22g) (optional)

Instructions

  • *See above for Ninja Creami chocolate banana ice cream.
  • 1. Peel bananas, slice into large pieces, and freeze. This step can be done days or even weeks in advance.
  • 2. Blend frozen bananas, cocoa powder or protein powder, vanilla, salt, and optional nut butter in a high speed blender or food processor. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed, and blend until smooth.
  • 3. Use a spoon to stir in any mix ins you wish.
  • 4. Enjoy as a soft serve treat. Or transfer to a container and freeze about thirty minutes for a firmer chocolate banana ice cream texture.
  • 5. Store leftovers in the freezer for up to three weeks. Thaw until easy to scoop into bowls or ice cream cones.
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Notes

Readers also love this dairy free Coconut Ice Cream.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 16.5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 916mg | Fiber: 7.8g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg