Bananas are one of the most convenient, delicious, and inexpensive fresh fruits you can buy making this 5 ingredient Easy Banana Ice Cream a dreamy bliss.
This banana ice cream recipe makes for a nutritious sweet treat anytime you fancy a cold treat as a dessert alternative or snack.
Nutrition Benefits
Bananas are a low-calorie (1/2 large or 1 baby banana – 4 oz – is about 60 calories), consisting almost exclusively of water and carbs and hold little protein and no fat, but PACKED with nutrients. Bananas contain vitamins C, B6, B5, Riboflavin, and Folate. They are most known for containing the mineral potassium. Benefits of potassium include:
- It can strengthen the cardiovascular system.
- It can lower blood pressure.
- It can aid in dehydration because it’s an electrolyte that manages fluid in the body.
Bananas also contain minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, copper, and manganese.
Bananas have naturally occurring sugars that can help satisfy a sweet craving which can support those who are trying to lose weight. Not to mention they provide a source of fiber which has been shown to aid in digestive health and promote weight loss.
Interesting health benefits of peaches:
- Unripe bananas provide specific benefits because they contain a specific type of fiber. This fiber is a resistant starch which isn’t entirely digested. The undigested fiber passes through the large intestine and produces an amino acid that aids in intestinal health.
- Bananas provide the right level of performance enhancing carbohydrates which power and fuel muscles making them more effective than energy drinks for training athletes.
Bananas are grown in the tropics and are valued worldwide for their nutritional value, flavor, and
availability throughout the year!
So the next time you are wanting a cold treat and you have overly ripe bananas sitting on your counter, try out this recipe!
The Recipe – serves 2 for every 2 ripe bananas
(easily double or triple the recipe as needed)
INGREDIENTS
2 overly ripe bananas
1/4 cup non-fat yogurt (greek yogurt for higher protein and thicker texture)
1/8 cup walnut pieces
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 c skim milk or milk alternative
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1.
Mash the bananas. For a creamier texture use a blender or food processor.
Step 2.
Add remaining ingredients to the mashed bananas and mix/blend/process together.
Step 3.
Pour mixture into a freezer safe Tupperware or popsicle molds and place in freezer. If using popsicle molds, add popsicle sticks about 30 min. in the freezer so the sticks stay upright.
Step 3.
You can let the banana ice cream thoroughly freeze, or (what we prefer to do) let it freeze for an hour or two and then remove and enjoy! We enjoy the melty ice cream style!
Serves 2. 185 calories per serving.
If you enjoyed this, check out Creamy Peach Smoothie Recipe
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