Ice Cream Without Sugar: Make A Healthy Dessert in Minutes

Ice Cream without Sugar in 5 minutes! No cream! No milk! HEALTHY dessert!
This Ice Cream is super easy without an Ice Cream machine and the best thing is it is made without sugar and cream, just some chocolate, strawberries and bananas, this gelato is ready in a few minutes and it is also a healthy alternative.

Recipe

A no-churn Neapolitan Ice Cream without sugar, that is super healthy and low-fat. It is a healthy Banana Ice Cream that is so easy to make and tastes delicious. This Ice Cream is made from a banana base and then additional ingredients like strawberry and cocoa powder in this recipe. But you can choose and add any ingredients you like.

I like to serve and eat this Ice Cream straight away from the blender but you can freeze it for a firmer texture so it is firm to scoop.

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⭐Why You'll Love This Ice Cream Without Sugar Recipe
🧾Ingredients Needed & Substitutions
📖Variations of Ice Cream without Sugar
👩🏻‍🍳How to Make Ice Cream without Sugar
🔪Kitchen Tools Required
❄️How to Store, Freeze and Serve
💭Tips for Making Banana Ice Cream
❓Frequently Asked Questions about How to Make Banana Ice Cream
🍨More Ice Cream Recipes!
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⭐Why You'll Love This Ice Cream Without Sugar Recipe

There is nothing better than homemade healthy and creamy Neapolitan Ice Cream without sugar in Summer and all year round!

There are so many reasons to love this amazing Ice Cream without sugar recipe:

Uses Simple Ingredients: All the ingredients are easy to find in the supermarket.
Quick, Simple and Easy to Make: In a few simple steps, you will have ice cream done.
5 Minutes Ice Cream: Freezing bananas and pureeing them into Ice Cream.
No Ice Cream Machine: Doesn't require any ice cream machine to make this healthy and creamy Banana Ice Cream.
Incredible Flavour: It tastes similar to soft-serve Neapolitan Ice Cream.
No Egg, No Cream, No Milk and No Sugar: Ideal for gluten-free, dairy-free, fat-free, egg-free, raw, paleo and vegan diets.
Healthy Ice Cream: Made with healthy ingredients and without sugar.
Versatile: This recipe is so versatile. Swap out or mix bananas with different berries, fruits or nuts.
Don't Throw Overripe Bananas: Cut and freeze the overripe bananas for making later Ice Cream and smoothies.
Perfect Dessert or Treat: For Spring and Summer months.
Suitable for Any Occasion: Holidays, brunch, lunch, dinner, etc.

Don't miss this Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich, Banana Pudding and S trawberry Shortcake that is great for your next parties.

🧾Ingredients Needed & Substitutions

The ingredients for this Ice Cream recipe are simple. Here is a list of everything you need:

Bananas: Add the creamy, silky and rich texture and flavour to the ice cream.
Strawberries: Add rich texture and strawberry flavour to the ice cream.
Honey: For sweetness and flavour. You can omit the honey if you want.
Cacao Powder: Add a rich chocolaty flavour to the ice cream.

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

📖Variations of Ice Cream without Sugar

One ingredient Banana Ice Cream is an amazing, marvellous and delicious treat but you can easily make a range of flavours by adding in other ingredients.

Here are a few ideas for a Banana Ice Cream variation:

Raspberry Banana Ice Cream: Add 250 gr of frozen raspberries.
Mango Banana Ice Cream: Add 250 gr of frozen mango pieces.
Pineapple Banana Ice Cream: Add 250 gr of frozen pineapple pieces.
Blueberry Banana Ice Cream: Add 250 gr of frozen blueberries.
Blackberry Banana Ice Cream: Add 250 gr of frozen blackberries.
Cinnamon Banana Ice Cream: Add 2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
Vanilla Banana Ice Cream: Add 2 tablespoon of vanilla paste.
Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream: Add 3 tablespoon of peanut butter.
Nutella Banana Ice Cream: Add 3 tablespoon of Nutella.
Pistachio Banana Ice Cream: Add 3 tablespoon of pistachio butter.
Almond Banana Ice Cream: Add 3 tablespoon of almond butter.
Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream: Add 50 g chocolate chips before serving or freezing.
Mint Chip Banana Ice Cream: Add ½ teaspoon mint extract and 50 g chocolate chip.
Mocha Banana Ice Cream: Add 1.5 teaspoon instant and 1.5 tablespoon cocoa powder.

Get creative and make a Banana Ice Cream variation by adding and experimenting with different berries, fruits, nuts and flavours. Get it your own twist!

👩🏻‍🍳How to Make Ice Cream without Sugar

This step by step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.

How to Make Ice Cream:

1: Peel ripe bananas, slice them into a few pieces and freeze them in a bag.

2: Cut the strawberries into pieces and freeze them in a bag.

3: Place frozen banana slices and 1 tablespoon of honey into a high-speed food processor or blender.

4: Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.

5: Place in a container and freeze.

6: Place frozen banana slices, frozen strawberry pieces and 1 tablespoon of honey into a high-speed food processor or blender.

7: Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.

8: Place in a container and freeze.

9: Place frozen banana slices, 2 tablespoons of cacao powder and 1 tablespoon of honey into a high-speed food processor or blender.

10: Place in a container and freeze for about thirty minutes for a firmer texture, then scoop out with an ice cream scoop.

🔪Kitchen Tools Required

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Here is a list of kitchen utensils for making this Ice Cream without Sugar.

Hand blender.
Glass baking dish.
Silicone spatula.
Cutting board.
Knife.
Small bowl.

❄️How to Store, Freeze and Serve

You can eat the Ice Cream immediately from the blender, but it is soft. If you like more solid like typical Ice Cream you need to freeze it.

Storing: Store and transfer the Ice Cream to an airtight container and freeze until solid around 30 minutes.

Freezing: Freeze the Ice Cream in an airtight container for up to weeks to avoid crystallization.

Serving: If your Ice Cream is too hard when you want to eat it, leave it a room temperature for some time until it softens a little bit.

You can serve this Neapolitan Ice Cream in a dish, in a glass, on cones, etc.

💭Tips for Making Banana Ice Cream

Here are some tips to help you make the best Ice Cream without Sugar:

Use a Food Processor: A food processor works well for making Ice Cream. Just make sure your food processor has enough power to process the frozen bananas. The bananas are getting creamy and soft.

Use a Blender: If you use a blender, be careful. Your blender needs to be powerful enough to process the frozen bananas.

Add a Splash of Milk: If your food processor or blender can't blend the frozen bananas.

Use the Freshest Strawberries: Choose bright red strawberries with a nice sweet aroma.

Use Ripe or Overripe Bananas: Let the bananas ripen before peeling, cutting and freezing. So you can make this tasty Banana Ice Cream whenever you like.

Don't Use Green Bananas: Green bananas don't work well.

Following these tips, you can make a delicious and amazing Ice Cream. Your family and friends will love it!

❓Frequently Asked Questions about How to Make Banana Ice Cream

Here are some commonly asked questions about making homemade Banana Ice Cream:

Can I use a different berry?

You can use raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.

Can I use any nut butter?

Absolutely! Feel free to choose any nut butter you love, like peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, pistachio butter, hazelnut butter, etc.

Is Banana Ice Cream healthier than regular Ice Cream?

Yes. This Banana Ice Cream without sugar is lower in fat and calories than regular Ice Cream with Sugar.

How long should I freeze bananas for ice cream?

You will need to freeze bananas for 2 hours for nice Ice Cream.

Do I need an ice cream maker to make Banana Ice Cream?

No, you don't. You can make Banana Ice Cream with a food processor or blender.

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