I'm a banana ice cream addict! Since I made it for the first time I fell in love with it, I can't believe you can make the healthiest ice cream using only frozen bananas. The best part is you can eat as much ice cream as you want because is so nutritious!
To make chocolate ice cream, you only need raw cacao powder besides the bananas, although unsweetened cocoa powder also works. I also added a homemade chocolate sauce, cacao nibs and chopped almonds on top, yum!
I'm not a chocolate ice cream person, but I love this one! It's not as bitter as others, so you should try it and add more or less cacao.
This ice cream is quite soft and melts so fast. You can eat it immediately or freeze until solid. If it’s too hard, let stand at room temperature for at least 10 minutes or until it has the perfect consistency.
Tips:
- Try the ice cream when is done. If it's too bitter, add some natural sweetener (I would add maple syrup) and blend again. If you like bitter chocolate ice cream, add more cacao.
- I used raw cacao powder, but unsweetened cocoa powder and carob powder are okay, although probably you should add more because raw cacao has a stronger flavor.
- If you use very ripe bananas the ice cream will be sweeter.
- To make the chocolate sauce you can use other syrup or molasses instead the maple syrup.
- Cacao nibs are not always easy to find, but you can chop a chocolate bar instead.
PRODUCT I USED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE (AFFILIATE LINK):
2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 very ripe frozen bananas
- 4 tablespoon raw cacao powder
For the chocolate sauce:
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon raw cacao powder
Toppings:
- Chopped raw almonds
- Cacao nibs
Instructions
- Cut the bananas into 3 or 4 pieces (or cut them into coins if your blender or food processor is not very powerful), put them in an airtight container and freeze overnight. If your blender/food processor can't blend the frozen bananas, add some plant milk (coconut milk and nut milks are awesome to make ice cream) or some non frozen bananas (I'd use 3 frozen and 3 non frozen bananas).
- Blend the bananas until you have a super creamy banana ice cream. Be patient, keep blending!
- Add the cacao powder and blend again.
- When it's ready, you can eat the ice cream immediately, but it will be quite soft. You can also transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for at least 1 hour or until solid. If it's too hard, let stand at room temperature for at least 10 minutes or until it has the perfect consistency.
- To make the chocolate sauce just mix the two ingredients.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Nutritional information: toppings and sauce are not included.
Nutrition
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?
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Alison says
Just another great excuse to have ice cream for breakfast! Truly delicious and perfect for my sweet craving. I only used 2 small frozen bananas and 1 tsp of cacao. I also added 3 tsp oat milk (1 at a time) as my little mini blender wasn't blending the bananas fast enough. I may try this with room temp bananas and then freeze for a quicker smoothie.
Iosune Robles says
Hi Alison! You can also try to take the bananas out of the freezer for a while before blending them 🙂
Kate West says
You have done it again: a super-simple, healthy and yummy recipe that even I can do!
I really love that I can type in an ingredient in your search box and get so many great options for tasty dishes.
Thank you again!
Iosune says
Hi Kate! You're so welcome 🙂 I'm so glad you like our recipes. Have a nice day!
Kate West says
Just have to say 3 years later that this is still our favorite healthy desert. So yummy and easy. We top with some homemade granola or flax cookies and fresh banana. Best guilt-free banana split ever!
Iosune Robles says
Thanks for your kind comment, Kate 🙂 Have a nice day!
Kathy says
Wow that is a 'cool' idea. I knew J got that raw cacao powder for some reason. This is it.
Iosune says
Hi Kathy! Thanks a lot 😀 Have a nice day!
Kate says
How long will it keep in the freezer? Love your blog!!!
Iosune says
Hi Kate! I've kept this ice cream in the freezer for weeks 😉
Gabe says
You just saved my life. I decided to quit refined & added sugar, and have been craving ice cream for weeks. This totally did the trick, and I didn't even need to add syrup. Thanks!
Iosune says
Hi Gabe! You're so welcome! Try to add your favorite fruits, this ice cream is always delicious! 🙂
Oana says
This banana ice cream is one of my favorites. We make it in all sorts of combinations and it always satisfies our sweet tooth. The pictures speak for themselves!
Iosune says
Hi Oana! I love this ice cream too, it's so delicious!