Healthy 3 Ingredient Ice Cream
There is a frozen yogurt shop close to my house that my girls LOVE going to. They ask to go almost every time we drive by. This place is a self-serve type place and the cups that you use are HUGE. There are about 20 flavors to choose from, and so of course my girls think that they need to fill up their cups with a bunch of different flavors. They get all excited, and then we sit down and they take about 3 bites and then they just want to play. They leave their huge cups of frozen yogurt (that contain flavor combinations I would never eat) to melt and waste.
So the other day I was drinking some chocolate soy milk (yum its one of my favorite treats) and I thought – it would be so easy to whip up some ‘ice cream’ using this and it would be delicious! I came up with 2 different recipes and they each took me less than 5 minutes. And then I could give my girls a small portion with no waste, no added sugar, and added nutrients!
Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
The key ingredient in both of these recipes is a frozen banana. I couldn’t believe how smooth and creamy just blending up a frozen banana by itself could be. I made mine in a food processor, but if you had a really strong blender, you could probably do it in that also. I blended:
- 1 1/2 frozen bananas
- 2 Tbsp Peanut Butter
- 2-3 Tbsp Chocolate Soy Milk
That is it! This will make about 2 servings. Blend until the consistency is smooth and creamy. When you are done the texture should be similar to soft-serve ice cream. If you like it a little more frozen, place in a dish or freezer safe tupperware and freeze for an hour or so. This is SO good. Sweet, creamy – way better than most ice cream I have had and much healthier!
Raspberry and Cream Banana Ice Cream
To make this, blend in a food processor:
- 1 1/2 frozen bananas
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/3 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
Blend until smooth and creamy. Eat immediately or place in the freezer for a harder consistency. This flavor is creamy and delicious, but also refreshing!
Both of these recipes are going to give your kids a lot more nutrients than just regular ice cream and without all of the added sugar! Need more healthy ice cream?
Try our Coconut Vanilla Dairy Free here.
Natalie Monson
I'm a registered dietitian, mom of 4, avid lover of food and strong promoter of healthy habits. Here you will find lots of delicious recipes full of fruits and veggies, tips for getting your kids to eat better and become intuitive eaters and lots of resources for feeding your family.
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Natalie,
Such simple treats! These are great recipes not just for the kids but us adults too. A great way to satisfy that “craving sweets” with something healthy and delicious.
Thanks Noel – The chocolate peanut butter ice cream was my after dinner treat – you are very right!
Just wondering if almond or coconut yogurt would work in the raspberry ice cream…. my daughter can’t have dairy. LOVE all of your recipes… I want to make them all! But I’m starting with one of these ice creams!
These are the great recipe and I think that my kids and my husband are going to love these dishes. I am going to try all these dishes and I am going to start with the raspberry and cream banana ice cream.
Both are yummy, healthy and delicious. Love to eat both. Many thanks for sharing such delicious.
I use goats milk instead.. ot goats yogurt
What can you use instead of bananas?
Just wondering if I could use a blender instead. I don’t have a food processor.
For sure Diane!
Jan- You can use any amount of any fruit! That is the great thing about these recipes, they are so flexible!
Thanks so much! Have you ever tried Avocados?
Yes Jan! Check it out here: https://www.superhealthykids.com/blog/green-dream-ice-cream.php
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Hi, sounds yum and can’t wait to make it! Just wondering, how do I freeze banana? Do I peel first and cut into pieces? Or leave banana in it’s peel when put in the freezer, then only peel when already frozen ans ready to use?
Thanks
Just made this, it’s delicious! Thank you.
With your first recipe can I substitute soy milk with something else, and what would you suggest as another choice?
Do you have a dairy allergy? You can always try almond milk, coconut milk, or rice milk as a substitute.
Very nice Healthy and simple recipes was mentioned.
Good
l love ice cream like strawbverry