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Banana “Ice Cream”

Blend frozen banana into a cool, creamy treat with no added sugar.

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Banana “Ice Cream”

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Step 1 of 4

Put the frozen banana in a blender.

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Hands-on time10 minutesplus a banana frozen the night before
Makes1 bowl
DifficultyEasyBarely a mess
KitchenFreezer

What a grown-up does

Running the blender.

How to make it

4 steps. Tap one when it's done.

Why that works

Frozen banana is full of tiny ice crystals. Blending smashes them small and mixes in a little air, and small crystals plus air is exactly what real ice cream is. The banana's own pectin makes it creamy instead of icy.