Okay the dog days of summer are here and that calls for ice cream, right? Of course!
My clean eating journey continues but that doesn’t mean I can’t have ice cream (or at least a healthier version of it). PLUS no ice cream maker required! I love that this creamy “ice cream” hits the sweet spot plus bananas are filled with fiber and potassium, cherries are a natural anti-inflammatory fruit (we can all use that) and the creaminess… oh you had me at the first spoonful. Great treat for the kids too! Also a perfect way (without making banana bread) to use up ripe bananas. Go grab your bananas and get them into your freezer~ you’ll be so happy you did!
PrintHealthy Cherry Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- Total Time: 13 hours
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
Frozen bananas give this healthy treat an ice cream-like texture, and with no fancy equipment required!
Ingredients
- 4 bananas, sliced and frozen for at least 12 hours
- 1 lb of cherries (frozen or fresh), pitted/stems removed
- 3 tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped (interior) or 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the frozen bananas into your Vitamix or blender until it starts to get creamy.
- Add the almond milk and cherries. Blend again, stopping and scraping the sides down as necessary.
- Then add the vanilla bean. Blend again.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 13 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
