Healthy Homemade Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
A Simple and Healthy Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Recipe for Kids
Wondering how to make a healthy ice cream for your children? Here’s the super simple Chocolate Banana Ice Cream that became the star of our cool summer! Made with wholesome ingredients, it’s a treat you can feel good about serving.
Ice Cream Ingredients- 3 ripe bananas, frozen
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Milk (about half the volume of the bananas)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The first step to making delicious chocolate banana ice cream is preparing your ingredients the day before. Purchase ripe bananas that are on sale. Peel them, slice them into bite-sized pieces (about 1-2 cm), and store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the freezer. These frozen banana chunks will be the base of your ice cream. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
Step 2
Now, let’s start making the ice cream! Place the frozen banana chunks and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder into a blender. Since ripe bananas are naturally sweet, you might not need a lot of added sweetness. Start with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and taste as you go; you can always add more if desired.
Step 3
Next, add the milk, which will determine the ice cream’s consistency. Pour in just enough milk to cover about half of the banana pieces. Adding too much milk will result in a thinner, slushy-like texture, while too little milk can make it difficult for the blender to process. Adjust the milk quantity carefully.
Step 4
Secure the lid on your blender and begin blending. The frozen banana chunks can be quite hard initially, so the blender might struggle. If this happens, stop the blender periodically and use a spatula or spoon to scrape down the sides and push the ingredients towards the blades. This process of blending, scraping, and blending again is crucial to achieve a smooth, creamy ice cream texture.
Step 5
Your healthy and delicious chocolate banana ice cream is ready! Scoop the smooth ice cream into your favorite bowls or cups. Don’t worry if it melts a little; it will simply turn into a delicious chocolate banana milk, which is also delightful to drink! For an extra touch, you can garnish with nuts or fresh fruit pieces.
