This Blueberry Nice Cream is light, refreshing, and perfect for a hot summer day! I started making it last year when I gave up dairy, and it has quickly become one of my all time favorite recipes. It's ridiculously easy to make, and much healthier than traditional ice cream. Plus it only requires 3 simple ingredients and a blender or food processer! It's the perfect treat for anyone who is Vegan, Paleo or Dairy-Free!
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What makes this Blueberry Ice Cream healthier?
The key to this ice cream recipe is unripe green bananas! If you follow me on Instagram, you know how much I'm obsessed with them. Green bananas have less sugar, and a higher starch content! (Specifically, resistant starch.) Resistant starch is amazing for your gut health, and the extra fiber helps to keep you full! The other main ingredient in this recipe is blueberries! Blueberries are full of antioxidants like anthocyanins which give them their beautiful color!
🍴Ingredient Notes
- Frozen Blueberries - They must be frozen in order to give the ice cream a thicker consistency. You can also use wild blueberries or mixed berries!
- Frozen Green Banana Slices - I like to cut the frozen banana into small slices so they blend easier!
- Unsweetened Coconut Milk - Any dairy-free milk will work for this recipe.
Helpful Tip
I like to leave my frozen fruit out on the counter for a few minutes before adding it into the blender! This helps to speed up the blending process. I made a quick video on my Instagram if you want to see a closer look!
🍴Step by Step Instructions
Step 1:
- Start by adding frozen blueberries, coconut milk, and frozen banana slices into your blender or food processor.
Step 2:
- Blend on a low speed. Stir every few seconds until it starts blending smoothly. It takes a few minutes to get it going!
Step 3:
- Once it's smooth and creamy, transfer into three small serving bowls. Top with chocolate chips, shredded coconuts, or whatever your heart desires! Place in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes to set. Serve, and ENJOY!
How to Prep and Store Frozen Green Bananas
When preparing your green bananas they should be tough to peel. (Usually a light green color is best.) If they're too hard to open by hand, they might be too green. Usually I can peel most of it on my own, but you can also take a sharp knife and slice down the long way - the banana will pop right out! If you're planning to use a blender, you can cut them in small pieces to freeze. If you're using a food processor I recommend cutting them into smaller chunks so it's easier to blend. Freeze them on a baking sheet, plate, or in a baggie! (I actually use a ceramic pie dish!) Let them freeze for about 6-8 hours or overnight. I made a quick video on my Instagram if you want to get a closer look.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Ninja Foodi Blender - This one works great for thick smoothies or ice cream! (It comes with at tamper.) You can also make purees and soup in it! I also think it's a great price for what you get.
- Vitamix - If you're looking to make an investment, I recommend this Vitamix. I've had mine for almost four years and it works great! 90% of the time I make my smoothies in this blender because they always come out so creamy.
- Food Processor - In my opinion, food processors are a kitchen staple! I've been using mine for years, and it's a great option if you don't have a high speed blender. This isn't the exact model I have, but it's the same brand!
- Tamper
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can certainly use ripe bananas, but it will change the ice cream flavor. Banana has a very potent flavor and by using green bananas you can start with a bland base so the blueberry really shines through!
Yes! If you use a food processor just make sure to cut your bananas into small discs instead of large pieces. It will take a few minutes to your creamy texture. (Be patient!)
You can serve it as is, but I like adding dark chocolate chips, melted chocolate, or shredded coconut!
How to store leftovers
This recipe makes about 3 small cups of ice cream. I recommend putting the ice cream in small glass or ceramic cups, and either eating them right away or popping them in the freezer for later. The texture is best right out of the blender, but you can pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes - an hour if you like it firmer. I have left the cups overnight in the freezer and the texture is still pretty good the next day! Just let them defrost on the counter for a 15-20 minutes. You can even microwave it for about 10-15 seconds to soften it up.
More summer treats!
- Healthy Pumpkin Ice Cream
- Strawberry Cream Bars (Dairy-Free)
- Paleo Blueberry Coconut Scones
- Banana Cream Pie Bars (Dairy-Free)
After you make this Blueberry Nice Cream, make sure to leave a comment & rate the recipe! Your feedback is helpful for me, and for anyone planning to try this recipe. I hope you love it as much as I do!
Recipe
Blueberry Nice Cream
Equipment
- High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 2 Cup Frozen Blueberries
- 2 Cups Frozen Green Banana Slices
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk
Instructions
- Start by adding frozen blueberries, coconut milk, and frozen banana slices into your blender or food processor.
- Blend on a low speed. Stir every few seconds until it starts blending smoothly. It takes a few minutes to get it going!
- Transfer into three small serving bowls, top with chocolate chips, shredded coconuts, or whatever your heart desires! Place in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes to set. Serve, and ENJOY!
Notes
Helpful Tip
I like to leave my frozen fruit out on the counter for a few minutes before adding it into the blender! This helps to speed up the blending process. I made a quick video on my Instagram if you want to see a closer look!How to prepare & store frozen green bananas
When preparing your green bananas they should be tough to peel. (Usually a light green color is best.) If they're too hard to open by hand, they might be too green. Usually I can peel most of it on my own, but you can also take a sharp knife and slice down the long way - the banana will pop right out! If you're planning to use a blender, you can cut them in small pieces to freeze. If you're using a food processor I recommend cutting them into smaller chunks so it's easier to blend. Freeze them on a baking sheet, plate, or in a baggie! (I actually use a ceramic pie dish!) Let them freeze for about 6-8 hours or overnight. I made a quick video on my Instagram if you want to get a closer look.Frequently Asked Questions
How to store leftovers
This recipe makes about 3 small cups of ice cream. I recommend putting the ice cream in small glass or ceramic cups, and either eating them right away or popping them in the freezer for later. The texture is best right out of the blender, but you can pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes - an hour if you like it firmer. I have left the cups overnight in the freezer and the texture is still pretty good the next day! Just let them defrost on the counter for a 15-20 minutes. You can even microwave it for about 10-15 seconds to soften it up.Nutrition
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