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Banana Cocoa Ice Cream {no churn}

February 11, 2014 by Erica 11 Comments

Chocolate Ice Cream

My current banana ice cream habit would come to an abrupt halt if there was a banana shortage. But let’s think positive thoughts.

This recipe makes the most satisfying chocolate soft ice cream. I think you’ll be amazed at how simple and easy it is to whip up. Sometimes I have it for breakfast and it makes a great smoothie or milkshake base. You just need to hoard a bunch of bananas, peel them, freeze them and then take them out whenever the moment strikes you.

And another great thing—only three ingredients to deliciousness!

So far I’ve shared three no-churn ice creams based on frozen bananas: banana ice cream, pumpkin ice cream, and now this chocolate ice cream. Anyone want to suggest another flavor? I have my own ideas but I’d love to hear yours!

Chocolate Ice Cream - Comfy Belly

Chocolate Ice Cream - Comfy Belly

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Banana Cocoa Ice Cream {no churn}

Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 81kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor or high speed blender

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas peeled, diced, and frozen
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk or other milk
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Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender on a low speed.
  • Pulse for a few minutes, or until you have creamy ice cream without any banana chunks. Careful not to go too far or you'll have liquid ice cream.
  • Enjoy! Store left over ice cream in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Desserts, Egg Free, Gluten-Free, Lactose Free, Low Sugar, Nut Free, Paleo, Vegetarian Tagged With: bananas, chocolate, cocoa

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  1. Nancy

    July 4, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    You are brilliant! This chocolate ice cream is fabulous! I haven,t had ice cream in 8 years so this was a great find. I will be making the other flavours soon. I make a lot of recipes from your site, thank- you for creating and providing them. 🙂 Nancy

    Reply
  2. Hippie4ever

    March 6, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Bananas, cacao powder, coconut cream and raspberries…delicious together! Thank you for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Erica

      March 31, 2014 at 10:28 am

      you’re welcome!

      Reply
  3. DCTdesigns

    February 13, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    Well having just recently been diagnosed with SIBO I have completely had to change my diet. This lead me to your website. And I’m hooked.

    I have been making myself frozen banana ice cream as my little sweet treat. My favorite concoction (created after not being able to have red velvet cake at a b-day party)is Banana with Cherries and coconut milk. Usually I even add a spoonful of cashew butter. Can you say yummy? I can. I’ve also made peanut butter banana ice cream a lot and want to play with swirling the peanut butter with the chocolate. Last I would suggest a spice cake version of some kind or a raspberry white chocolate version. That’s my call to arms.

    Reply
    • Erica

      February 13, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks for the great suggestions! did you send me an email so you can enter to win a Comfy Belly apron? It was in the last newsletter I sent out this morning so it should be in your inbox if you subscribe to Comfy Belly 🙂

      Reply
      • DCTdesigns

        February 14, 2014 at 9:29 am

        I didn’t but I will immediately. I thought of a new one on the drive to work this morning. Honey Almond. Uhuh you know that sounds yummy. 😉

        Reply
        • Erica

          February 14, 2014 at 7:46 pm

          got your email 🙂

          Reply
  4. Kathleen Czinner

    February 12, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Do so love your recipe creativity – all easy and delicious and quite nutritious too.

    My husband has a devil of a sweet tooth and I’ve tried a few things to help reduce if not eliminate his “balloon belly” when he has sugar. Here’s my banana “ice cream” which he likes:

    Blend frozen bananas + frozen organic mixed berries in a blender. When smooth I freeze in stainless steel cups – teacup size.
    He can have his dessert and satisfy his sweet-tooth.
    Sometimes he tops it with a little coconut milk.
    I’m sure any frozen fruit or combinations thereof will be equally delicious.
    I enjoy it too.
    For those who’d like it sweeter, perhaps a little honey added to the mix before blending, but it yummy as is.

    I now use the latest Ninja 1500 watt which has both the normal size blender jug & also a shorter wider jug with a wicked 4-blade chopper/blender. Also has a dough hook which I’ve not tried yet.

    Enjoy.

    Reply
    • Erica

      February 13, 2014 at 3:59 pm

      I’ve heard good things about the Ninja. Love berries too!

      Reply
  5. kelly

    February 11, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    coconut

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Measurement equivalents

1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons
1/4 cup 4 tablespoons
1 cup 8 ounces
1 teaspoon 5 ml
1 tablespoon 15 ml

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