Quick & Creamy Blueberry Banana Nice Cream Recipe Everyone Loves
Blueberry banana nice cream reimagines ordinary frozen fruit into a delightful, guilt-free dessert that dances between indulgence and nutrition.
Creamy and smooth, this magical treat offers a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream without sacrificing flavor or satisfaction.
Packed with natural sweetness, the vibrant purple-blue mixture captures the essence of summer in every spoonful.
Minimal ingredients and simple preparation make this recipe accessible to anyone craving a refreshing, wholesome snack.
The combination of ripe bananas and juicy blueberries creates a harmonious blend that tingles taste buds and nourishes the body.
Cool, rich, and utterly irresistible, this nice cream promises a delectable experience that feels like a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients.
You’ll want to savor every moment of this delectable frozen delight.
Fruity, Cool, and Naturally Sweet
Everything You Need for This Berry-Nana Nice Cream
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Step 1: Prepare Banana Slices
Carefully peel ripe bananas and slice them into uniform 1-inch chunks. Choose bananas that are yellow with a few brown spots for maximum sweetness.
Step 2: Freeze Fruit Mixture
Spread banana slices and blueberries evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the fruit for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until completely solid.
Step 3: Blend Creamy Treat
Place frozen fruit in a food processor or high-powered blender. Add your preferred sweetener:Blend ingredients until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides occasionally to ensure even mixing.
Step 4: Serve and Store
Scoop the nice cream into serving bowls immediately for a soft-serve consistency. For a firmer texture, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 30 minutes before serving. Can be stored in the freezer for up to one week.
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Blueberry Banana Nice Cream Recipe
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
Blueberry banana nice cream offers a refreshing dairy-free dessert packed with natural sweetness. Cool summer nights become delightful when you blend frozen fruits into this creamy, guilt-free treat that satisfies without compromise.
Ingredients
Fruits:
- 3 medium bananas (about 300 grams / 10.5 ounces)
- ½ cup frozen blueberries (up to 100 grams / 3.5 ounces)
Sweeteners:
- 3 tablespoons granulated or liquid sweetener of choice
Optional Preparation Tools:
- Food processor or high-powered blender
Instructions
- Carefully slice ripe bananas into uniform chunks, ensuring each piece is approximately one inch thick for consistent freezing.
- Arrange banana segments and fresh blueberries in a spacious freezer bag, spreading them evenly to prevent clumping during the freezing process.
- Allow the fruit mixture to solidify completely in the freezer, ideally overnight or for a minimum of 8 hours to achieve optimal texture.
- Transfer the frozen banana and blueberry pieces into a robust food processor or high-performance blender, preparing to transform them into a creamy dessert.
- Incorporate your preferred sweetener while processing the frozen fruit, blending continuously until the mixture becomes smooth, glossy, and resembles soft-serve ice cream.
- For immediate enjoyment, scoop the nice cream directly into serving bowls, creating elegant swirls or peaks with your utensil.
- If not consuming immediately, transfer the nice cream to an insulated, sealed container and return to the freezer, where it can be stored for future indulgence.
Notes
- Freezing bananas and blueberries the night before ensures a creamy, smooth texture for your nice cream.
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness and easier blending.
- Choose a high-powered blender or food processor to achieve the perfect soft-serve consistency.
- Experiment with additional mix-ins like vanilla extract, cinnamon, or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
- This dairy-free dessert is a guilt-free treat packed with nutrients and natural sweetness.
- Store leftover nice cream in an airtight container and consume within 1-2 weeks for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Liam O’Brien
Founder & Recipe Developer
Expertise
Education
Dublin Institute of Technology (now Technological University Dublin)
Ballymaloe Cookery School, County Cork, Ireland
Liam O’Brien is the co-founder and kitchen soul behind Good Tasting Meals, a chef who believes that cooking shouldn’t feel stressful or complicated.
He earned his culinary stripes at Technological University Dublin and polished his farm-to-table skills at Ballymaloe Cookery School. With over 15 years flipping pans and stirring up stories, Liam has worked in family cafés, bustling bistros, and everything in between.
At Good Tasting Meals, Liam brings you recipes that feel like home: cozy, simple, and full of flavor.