Ninja CREAMi Banana Ice Cream Recipe
The secret to this decadently sweet Ninja CREAMi banana ice cream recipe? Over-ripe bananas! Blend them with coconut cream and a little sweetener, then top with fresh fruit or chocolate pieces for a delicious dessert.
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Kitchen Gear Needed to Make this Ninja CREAMi Banana Ice Cream Recipe
Here’s a list of the kitchen gear you’ll need to make this recipe. Gather everything first, so the recipe goes together quickly.
- mixing bowl
- fork
- spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
- Ninja CREAMi pint
- Ninja CREAMi machine
Ingredients & Swaps
This is the list of ingredients I used when I made this banana ice cream recipe for ice cream makers. But be sure to check out my suggestions below the recipe card to make it keto or low-fat.
- Over-ripe bananas
- Coconut cream – coconut milk also works and is a good dairy-free option. Also heavy creamer half-n-half.
- Monk fruit sweetener – could also use cane sugar, raw agave nectar, stevia, or a combination of your favorite sweeteners. Adjust amount accordingly.
- Banana extract – if you can’t find, then use vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, or vanilla powder in its place.
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How to Make Banana Ice Cream in the Ninja CREAMi
It takes only a few minutes and a few ingredients to whip up this recipe. Here are the steps.
Step 1 Whisk the coconut cream in a bowl until smooth.
Step 2 Add the banana slices and mash with a fork. Add the sweetener and extract and mix thoroughly. Freeze for 24 hours.
Step 3 Process on LITE ICE CREAM. Serve & enjoy!
Ninja CREAMi Banana Ice Cream Recipe
The secret to this decadently sweet Ninja CREAMi banana ice cream? Overripe bananas! And the browner they are the better. Blend them with coconut cream and a little sweetener, then top with fresh fruit or chocolate pieces for a delicious dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups overripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 3 Tbsp monk fruit sweetener
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 tsp banana extract (optional)
Instructions
- To prepare the base, pour the coconut cream into a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Add the sliced bananas and lightly mash them with the back of a fork.
- Mix the monk fruit sweetener and banana extract in the bowl with the coconut cream and bananas and stir until the sweetener is dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into a CREAMi pint, making sure it doesn't go over the MAX FILL line, then put the lid on it.
- Place the pint in the freezer, making sure it's level. Freeze for 24 hours.
- Take the pint from the freezer, remove the lid, and place it in the outer bowl. Install the paddle in the lid and attach lid to the outer bowl.
- Plug in the Ninja CREAMi unit and install the bowl on the base.
- Press the power button and select LITE ICE CREAM.
- When the unit shuts off, remove the bowl from the base and remove the lid.
- If the ice cream is crumbly, then reattach the lid and install the bowl on the base again. Select RE-SPIN.
- Once the ice cream is at the right consistency, serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 333Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 27mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 2gSugar: 48gProtein: 2g
Nutrition information is an approximation and may vary based on the specific ingredients and amounts used when preparing the recipe.
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