Well, I asked for it and I got it. I have enough ice cream flavor ideas for at least the next two years.
Thank you to subscribers for all your banana ice cream ideas! Wow. While I ponder all the fabulous flavors offered up, I've landed on this one first. Thanks, Sherill! You win a Comfy Belly apron.
Just so you know, there were a lot of variations on the caramel theme that were calling my taste buds: salted banana caramel, banana and caramel, salted caramel banana, and, well you see where this is going. So it was a tough call. Sherill convinced me when she put salt and almond butter together.
Since my goal has been to lower the amount of sweetener I use in recipes, this one using just bananas, almond butter and salt allows me to capture that caramel flavor without all the sugar or additional sweetener. And it's quite simple to make, with a short list of ingredients and no cooking, boiling or churning required!
The waffle cone recipe is here!
Hayley Anne Lenon says
It's the texture! Just like creamy ice cream. Made this in the ninja ice creami last night! Made it again for tonight. Loving your recipes Erica!
Erica says
Hi Hayley, so great to hear. I love this recipe too!
Lahiri Hanumanula says
Hi.. can you please share how you did using ninja Creami?
Hayley Anne Lenon says
Just put all the ingredients in the creami pint jar as per Erika's recipe, I usually add an extra banana and a little more almond butter to fill. Sometimes I might add some water to fill in the gaps, but if you squash the banana's down in the jar there is usually no need for the water. Freeze 24 hours and process using the 'light ice cream' setting. Comes out perfect!! Enjoy! I am still making this every night!! It goes well with a couple drops of peppermint essence too!
Erica says
Thanks, Hayley!
Lyndsey Gill says
I've never commented on a blog before, but this was so good I just had to chime in. Finally, an ice cream treat that doesn't have much fat content, and tastes amazing!
Erica says
Thank you! So great to hear. I love this recipe too!
Carrie Wisehart says
I just made this using pecan butter and it was wonderful. Thank you for a tasty ice cream-like recipe.
Erica says
Yum! I can see toasted pecan pieces as a topping too 🙂
Carrie Wisehart says
I was thinking of browning some in a skillet with butter for a topping, but toasted will work too. My only problem is I burn the at least half the time when I try to toast them.
Erica says
Yes, skillet on a low heat, or toast on a low heat (about 325 F).
Sarah says
Does it taste like bananas or have a banana flavor. Unfortunately I don’t like the flavor.
Erica says
Possibly a fain taste of bananas.
Yang says
I have tried making plain banana ice cream before, and it was indeed really creamy and really good! Even my grandmother loved it! This recipe sounds great and I will be trying this one out. Thanks for the recipe!
Erica says
You're welcome! I have both recipes, and both are very creamy and tasty.
Sophia says
I just ordered the machine from Amazon. #42.99. I love the recipes and am definitely a banana fan. However... I'm in the US and gram measurements are a problem for me.
Can you also add the US measurements like tablespoon or cup info? Even ounces would help.
Thank you.
Erica says
US measurement is there (1/2 cup of almonds).
Pat says
Can you please make print - printer friendly, so the "whole" page including posts won't print? Thanks.
Erica says
Pat, you can use your browser to print the whole page. Because of formatting I can't make the entire page printable.
Aileen Lane says
I think this may be the best and healtiest ice-cream I have ever tasted. Absolutely fabulous. Thank you.
Erica says
Thanks!
Crystal says
Just made this now, I am blown away at how amazing it is and yet so simple to make! Thank you 🙂
Erica says
Thanks! yes, I'm all about simple and great taste, too!
Sandra says
Saw this on Nom Nom Paleo...read it, went to my freezer and made it. Eating it now. Delish!
Erica says
thanks! it's that easy 🙂
Steph says
I just made this! Ah-May-zing! Going to share the recipe (with credit) in a moment at Orangespoken.com! I paired it with my grainfree apple crisp. Wow! Thanks! 🙂
donna says
you don't have to have a Ice Cream maker to make this?
Erica says
not for this 🙂
Tammy says
How many carbs are in the recipe? Thank you.
Erica says
I don't know offhand, but you can use one of several tools online to help you calculate it: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-can-home-cooks-calculate-n-91782
Mechelle says
Helpful Hint: running frozen bananas through your juicer makes instant soft serve!
Erica says
ooh, must try that!
Kristine Goodman says
I know you already have a lot of recommendations but you should really try banana ice cream with some frozen dark cherries and lemon juice! Amazing!
Erica says
that sounds great - yes, will do 🙂
Bonnie says
OMG this is fantistic!!! I made the chocolate version first and my daughter loved it. Then I tried this version with natural peanut butter since I didn't have almond butter on hand. I can't believe how creamy this turns out. Thanks!!!
Erica says
thanks! yes, it is so creamy - and is so much easier to scoop out when frozen too.
Julia says
I just wanted to say that this sounded sooooooooo good that I couldn't wait to freeze my bananas.
I used my ripe bananas and made a pudding instead! So good. I froze my extra bananas so I could make the real thing, but thank you so much for this flavor combo--out of this world!
Erica says
yum, banana pudding!
Christine B. says
Yum! I can't wait to try this 🙂 Thanks!
Erica says
my pleasure 🙂
Tina says
Sounds yummy! Can't wait to try with pecans. Wonder if it will resemble butter pecan ice cream?
Thanks for all you delicious recipes!!
Tina
Erica says
Yes, I do think it will be great with pecans!