Two-Ingredient Ice Cream...it's a real thing.

Did you know that you can make ice cream from frozen bananas?  No cream, no eggs...just frozen bananas.  You will not believe how they transform into (ice) creamy goodness.

I first saw it last summer on Two Peas and Their Pod.  I cannot believe it has taken me a year to try it.  Mr. E is always going on and on about how frozen bananas are such a good dessert.  (That is typically where I roll my eyes and reach for a cookie.)  I'm gonna say...he may have been onto something.

Here's what you do:

Freeze up about 4 bananas.  Go ahead and peel and slice them.  It's easier to freeze them in a single layer...

....or an *almost* single layer in my case.  Once frozen, transfer to a freezer baggie.

When you're ready for ice cream, blend it up.  Oh, and add Nutella.  You know you want to.

{Note: this is definitely a banana ice cream with a little taste of Nutella, not the other way around.  I was a little worried when kiddo said, "This REALLY tastes like banana."  In the next breath, though, he said, "This ice cream is SO good."  *whew*}

 
Nutella Banana Ice Cream
{serves 4-6} 

4 bananas, sliced and frozen
5 TBSP Nutella

In a heavy-duty, high-powered blender (or food processor), process the bananas, scraping down the sides of the blender every so often.  (If you're having a hard time with the blending, add a splash of milk or coconut milk.)

This will take several minutes, then all of a sudden, it's smooth and creamy.  Add the Nutella and process until blended.

Serve immediately for soft serve (as shown), or freeze for a few hours until scoop-able.

Two-ingredient ice cream...it's a real thing.  I'm thinking for the next batch: Oreos? Cookie Butter? Nilla Wafers? Marshmallow Cream?  (I think you see where this is going.)

Did you know that you can make ice cream from frozen bananas?  No cream, no eggs...just frozen bananas.  You will not believe how they transform into (ice) creamy goodness.

I first saw it last summer on Two Peas and Their Pod.  I cannot believe it has taken me a year to try it.  Mr. E is always going on and on about how frozen bananas are such a good dessert.  (That is typically where I roll my eyes and reach for a cookie.)  I'm gonna say...he may have been onto something.

Here's what you do:

Freeze up about 4 bananas.  Go ahead and peel and slice them.  It's easier to freeze them in a single layer...

....or an *almost* single layer in my case.  Once frozen, transfer to a freezer baggie.

When you're ready for ice cream, blend it up.  Oh, and add Nutella.  You know you want to.

{Note: this is definitely a banana ice cream with a little taste of Nutella, not the other way around.  I was a little worried when kiddo said, "This REALLY tastes like banana."  In the next breath, though, he said, "This ice cream is SO good."  *whew*}

 
Nutella Banana Ice Cream
{serves 4-6} 

4 bananas, sliced and frozen
5 TBSP Nutella

In a heavy-duty, high-powered blender (or food processor), process the bananas, scraping down the sides of the blender every so often.  (If you're having a hard time with the blending, add a splash of milk or coconut milk.)

This will take several minutes, then all of a sudden, it's smooth and creamy.  Add the Nutella and process until blended.

Serve immediately for soft serve (as shown), or freeze for a few hours until scoop-able.

Two-ingredient ice cream...it's a real thing.  I'm thinking for the next batch: Oreos? Cookie Butter? Nilla Wafers? Marshmallow Cream?  (I think you see where this is going.)