Imagine a dessert that's not just delicious, but also secretly healthy - a magical treat that combines the luscious creaminess of ice cream with the natural sweetness of bananas and a luxurious chocolate swirl. This Banana Stracciatella Ice Cream is about to become your new obsession, transforming simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy dessert that you can whip up in just 10 minutes. No fancy ice cream machine required, just pure culinary magic waiting to happen in your own kitchen!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: Dessert
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel the ripe bananas and slice them into small chunks. Place the banana pieces on a plate or tray and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight until completely solid.
- Remove the frozen banana chunks from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to slightly soften.
- Transfer the frozen banana chunks to a food processor or high-powered blender.
- Add the coconut milk and vanilla extract to the banana chunks. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
- Continue processing until the mixture reaches a soft-serve ice cream consistency, which typically takes 3-4 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the banana mixture and pulse briefly to create chocolate stracciatella-style swirls throughout the ice cream.
- For a firmer texture, transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for an additional 30-60 minutes before serving.
- Scoop the ice cream into serving bowls and garnish with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of melted chocolate if desired.
Tips
- Choose Very Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and creamier your ice cream will be. Look for bananas with lots of brown spots.
- Freezing Technique Matters: Slice bananas before freezing to ensure even freezing and easier blending. Spread them on a parchment-lined tray to prevent sticking.
- Soften Strategically: Let frozen bananas sit at room temperature for just 2-3 minutes before blending. This prevents over-melting while making blending easier.
- Chocolate Drizzling Hack: Melt chocolate in short microwave intervals to prevent burning, and use a spoon for precise swirling.
- Texture Perfection: If your ice cream is too soft, always freeze for 30-60 minutes to achieve that perfect scoopable consistency.Pro tip: This recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and can be customized with different mix-ins like nuts or other chocolate varieties!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 0mg
