Fruit Ice Cream
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Fruit Ice Cream
Description
This Fruit Ice Cream recipe relies on frozen fruit and ripe frozen bananas combined with water in a blender or food processor. The natural sugars in the bananas and fruit provide sweetness and a creamy consistency, eliminating the need for added sugar or dairy. Blending until fully smooth turns the frozen chunks into a scoopable, ice cream-like texture.
The resulting preparation is a soft, naturally sweet frozen treat with the flavor determined by the fruit choice. Allowing the mixture to freeze for a couple of hours firms it into a more traditional ice cream consistency, while standing at room temperature briefly softens it for serving.
This recipe suits a simple, fresh dessert option that adjusts easily based on fruit availability. The natural fruit sugars and texture of bananas act as a base, producing a wholesome texture and flavor without additional ingredients like cream or eggs.
Storing the ice cream covered in the freezer preserves quality for up to one month. Briefly thaw prior to serving to achieve a creamy, scoopable state.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fruit any type of your choice, frozen
- 2 banana frozen, large, ripe
- 2 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Place the frozen fruit and frozen bananas in a blender or a food processor.
- Then add in the water.
- Blend or process on high speed for a few minutes until the mixture is completely smooth.
- You can enjoy the ice cream as is or you can move the mixture to a freezer safe container (like a loaf pan) and freeze for 2-3 hours to allow the ice cream to firm up if you prefer.
- Then the ice cream is ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Allow frozen ice cream to soften at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- Store covered in the freezer for up to one month to maintain quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 643mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 95mg | 106% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.