About this recipe
When you’re craving something sweet, cold, and refreshing—but don’t want to load up on sugar—this banana strawberry ice cream is a total game-changer. It’s made with just two simple ingredients: ripe bananas and strawberries. That’s it.
No ice cream maker, no added sugars, no preservatives. Just whole fruit blended into creamy deliciousness.
This “nice cream” is one of my favorite ways to use overripe bananas and soft strawberries. It’s the kind of recipe that’s so simple that you’ll make it once and never need to look it up again.
Why will you love this recipe?
- Creamy and refreshing with no dairy at all.
- Kid-approved (mine ask for it for breakfast!).
- Made with just two ingredients.
- Naturally sweet with no added sugars.
- Perfect for snacks, desserts, or breakfast with granola and raspberry chia jam.
- Super flexible—use any berries you have, which always turns out delicious.
ingredient notes
- Frozen Bananas: The riper, the better.
- Strawberries: Fresh or frozen.
- Optional add-ins:
- A splash of vanilla extract
- A spoonful of almond butter
- A drizzle of maple syrup if your bananas aren’t very sweet
How to make this two-ingredient ice cream?
- Prep your fruit
- Blend
- Adjust
- Serve or Freeze
tips for the best homemade nice cream
- Freeze like a pro: Slice bananas flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet before freezing. This makes blending way easier.
- Blender tip: Use the tamper on a high-speed blender to help push the fruit down. Don’t walk away—the mixture blends fast!
- To make it extra special, Top with coconut flakes, cacao nibs, chopped almonds, or raspberry jam.
Variations
- Mixed Berry Nice Cream: Replace some strawberries with blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries.
- Chocolate Banana: Add cocoa powder or chocolate chips.
- Tropical: Swap strawberries for mango or pineapple.
Strawberry Banana Nice Cream
This strawberry banana nice cream is creamy, sweet, and made with just two ingredients—bananas and strawberries. It’s so healthy you can even serve it for breakfast!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups Frozen Bananas
- 1 cup Strawberries fresh or frozen + thawed
Instructions
- Prep your fruit: Peel and slice ripe bananas. Freeze for at least 3 hours or overnight. If using frozen strawberries, let them thaw slightly.
- Blend: Add frozen bananas and strawberries to a food processor or high-speed blender. Pulse or blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Serve immediately for soft-serve texture, or freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer scoopable consistency.
Notes
- For best results, freeze banana slices flat on a parchment-lined tray before storing them in a bag or container.
- If your blender needs help, add a splash of almond milk or water.
- Top with granola, coconut flakes, or drizzle with almond butter for extra fun!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 1563mgFiber: 13gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 257IUVitamin C: 117mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
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Soy Ale Graf, mexicana en Texas y la creadora de AleCooks y Piloncillo&Vainilla, donde comparto recetas fáciles, deliciosas y para toda la familia — algunas mexicanas, en su mayoría basadas en plantas — pensadas para disfrutarse todo el día, todos los días. Con una licenciatura en Historia del Arte y una Certificación como Chef Profesional en Cocina Basada en Plantas, llevo más de una década creando contenido donde se unen mis dos pasiones: la comida y el storytelling.
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Mi enfoque está en recetas que reúnen a las personas alrededor de la mesa, haciendo de cada comida un momento sencillo, delicioso y significativo. También soy autora de Yo Cocino Latino, y mis recetas han sido destacadas en varias revistas y publicaciones en línea.
¡Sígueme en mis redes sociales para inspiración diaria, tips y recetas deliciosas! Y si alguna vez pruebas una de mis recetas — o tienes una receta familiar favorita — ¡me encantaría saberlo! Mándame un DM en Instagram y hablemos de comida. 🍽️✨
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