This healthy strawberry ice cream contains just four ingredients. It’s vegan, dairy-free, sugar-free, and surprisingly creamy.
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Believe it or not, the delicious ice cream in the photo above has no added sugar.
This Healthy 4-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream is made from fruit and a touch of vanilla extract, yet it has the texture of soft-serve ice cream. The secret is frozen bananas blended until smooth.
After years of making banana-based “nice cream,” I’ve refined the technique to get a creamy, scoopable result. For best texture, prepare and process ingredients as described below.
Healthy 4-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe medium bananas, frozen
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, frozen
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pitted dates soaked in water for 60 minutes
- Vanilla Roasted Strawberries optional
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend, pausing to scrape the sides as needed, until the frozen fruit and bananas turn into a smooth, creamy ice cream. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of water or plant milk to help it blend.
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Serve immediately for soft-serve texture, or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer scoop. Top with optional vanilla roasted strawberries or fresh fruit before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are estimated based on typical ingredients and brands. Accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols may have been removed from total carbohydrate counts.
With this simple mix of ingredients, you can transform fresh fruit…
into a plain, creamy bowl of ice cream…
or dress it up with an optional vanilla-roasted strawberry topping.
This is a naturally sweet, satisfying treat that’s quick to make and perfect for warm days. Enjoy!