Banana Nut Bliss Ice Cream
A creamy, homemade ice cream that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the crunch of toasted nuts for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas, heavy cream, milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- During the last few minutes of churning, add in the toasted nuts.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream and milk with coconut cream and almond milk.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can place the mixture in a container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: banana, nut, ice cream, dessert, homemade, frozen treat
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