Strawberry Banana “Ice Cream”
by Amanda Keefer
Looking for something new to do with strawberries? Check out this Strawberry Banana “Ice Cream” for a healthy frozen treat the whole family will love. There is no added sugar, it tastes great, and is made with just three ingredients!
A few weeks ago we had a bunch of fresh strawberries at the house. I froze them because I wasn’t going to use them in time. Sometimes we make a quick and easy strawberry jam or sometimes we make some muffins. Well I wanted to try something new and different. This Strawberry Banana Ice Cream recipe is just that. Super tasty, super easy to make, and absolutely delicious. Kids will love the taste and the experience of making this homemade “ice cream.” Parents will love that there is no added sugar! You can get creative and top with chocolate chips, nuts or shredded coconut. And better yet, this is a great recipe to make with the kids! Have them add all of the ingredients to the blender and customize their toppings, too!
This healthy ice cream recipe would be a great option to serve up for a sleep over or after school snack. Have some hot weather? What better way to cool off then a frozen treat?
Key Ingredients for this Strawberry Banana “Ice Cream”
- Frozen Strawberries
- Frozen Bananas
- Almond Milk
Yes! Just three ingredients for a healthy, tasty treat to have at the house. If you want to experiment with different frozen fruit, go for it. But our family loves strawberry banana ANYTHING! And of course you can top off your bowl of “ice cream” with your favorite toppings, too.
What we love about strawberries
Everyone in our household is a strawberry lover! Not only are these juicy little berries super sweet, flavorful, and perfect for quick snacking; they are loaded with so many health benefits. Both bananas and strawberries a great source of Vitamin C. But that is not it! Strawberries are great for our heart health, can help lower blood pressure, and are a great source of fiber, too. So next time you are at the store, make sure to buy some to incorporate into recipes or just to eat on a regular basis!
How to make this Strawberry Banana “Ice Cream”
This recipe is very simple. First pull our your blender, smoothie maker, or food processor.
Then pull out your frozen strawberries and bananas.
Next let the fruit thaw for about 10 minutes. Then add all of the ingredients into the blender.
Blend until smooth. Serve right away and enjoy!
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use a different fruit?
Absolutely! Do you like mango? Frozen pineapple? Go ahead and have fun blending up a few new concotions!
Does the fruit have to be frozen?
Yes to make the consistency of ice cream. If they aren’t frozen you could always add ice and use less almond milk.
Strawberry Banana “Ice Cream”
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 pound frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup plain almond milk
Instructions
- Remove banana and strawberries from freezer and let thaw 10 minutes.
- Add banana, strawberries and almond milk to food processor and blend until smooth.
