Submitted by Elaine Middelstaedt
INGREDIENTS
- 2-3 very ripe bananas
INSTRUCTIONS
- Freeze the Bananas: Peel and chop the bananas into small, even pieces. Place them in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
- Blend Until Creamy: Transfer the frozen banana pieces to a small food processor or high-speed blender. Pulse until the bananas are broken up and resemble crumbs. Keep pulsing and scraping down the sides as needed.
- From Crumble to Cream: The mixture will progress from crumbly to mushy to a consistency like oatmeal. Continue blending until it becomes smooth with a few remaining chunks of banana.
- The Magic Happens! Watch closely as the last bits smooth out. The mixture will transform from blended banana to a soft-serve ice cream texture. Blend for a few extra seconds to incorporate air.
- Mix-Ins (Optional): If desired, now is the time to add mix-ins like peanut butter, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.
- Freeze & Enjoy: Transfer the nice cream to an airtight container and freeze until solid. You can enjoy it immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or freeze for longer for a firmer texture like traditional ice cream.
