Banana Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 4 Ripe Bananas
• 1/4 cup Full-fat Coconut Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/8 teaspoon Pinch of Sea Salt
• 1-2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Almond Butter
• 1/4 cup Dairy-Free Chocolate Chips
• 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts
• 2 tablespoons Coconut Flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel the ripe bananas and slice them into 1-inch thick pieces.

2. 2

   Place the banana slices in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely frozen.

3. 3

   Once the bananas are frozen solid, remove them from the freezer and let them sit for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly.

4. 4

   Place the frozen banana slices, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt into a high-powered blender or food processor.

5. 5

   Blend on high speed, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This may take a few minutes.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust sweetness by adding maple syrup as needed. Blend to combine.

7. 7

   Stir in almond butter and cinnamon.

8. 8

   Fold in dairy-free chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.

9. 9

   Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for another hour for a firmer texture.

10. 10

    Garnish with coconut flakes before serving.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.