Nice cream. Nana ice cream. Banana ice cream. Instant ice cream... One of my absolute favorite treats in the world. I don't think a day passes when I don't have nice cream in some form. Even when it's -35C outside, I still manage to sneak it in -- even if it means snuggling with a bowl of ice cream by the fire place. So I decided to share some of the variations I enjoy it in here as well, starting with this super simple strawberry banana ice cream.
Why am I loving nice cream so much? Well it's super easy for starters. It makes a wonderful fruity breakfast bowl, a vehicle for all kinds of fun flavor experiments and improvising... It's light & raw, and so requires no waiting over a stove (I like porridge too, but nice cream typically wins for that reason). And it's like having dessert for breakfast (or a snack), only entirely wholesomely. And really, it's just plain delicious. Adn who would complain about an easy peasy instant strawberry banana ice cream - Vitamix edition, right? ;)
P.S. If this recipe looks familiar to you (and if you've been following my IG page since its wee beginnings), you're not mistaken. I've decided to share some old favorite quick recipes from Instagram on here -- it seemed sad to just let them be buried away waaaaay back in the feed where no-one will ever find them or make them. So bringing these a few of these little gems back to the forefront.
PrintStrawberry Banana Ice Cream
Super simple, instant strawberry banana vegan ice cream that can be made in your blender.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Ice Cream
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- ¼ tsp raw ground vanilla (or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract)
Toppings:
- Fresh sliced strawberries
- cacao nibs
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a power blender into an ice cream consistency (use your tamper if using a Vitamix to help you along. If you don't have a power blender, use a food processor instead). Spoon into a bowl, sprinkle with toppings & enjoy!
Janet says
Why does the banana and strawberries have to be frozen. Can't you just freeze the ice cream after you have made it?
Audrey says
Hi Janet,
You can try that, but you'll end up with a slightly "icy" and popsicle-like consistency. Blending the frozen fruit and enjoying right away gives this dessert the closest texture to "ice cream."
Lana says
We enjoyed it so much! Thank you for this great recipe, Audrey! It is strawberry season here and we can't get enough of this amazing treat. Super easy, fluffy and delicious.
Audrey says
So happy you liked it, Lana! :) It is simple, but sometimes simple is best -- especially berries in season!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
No better breakfast <3 Especially with the vanilla powder, that is my favorite nicecream add in!
Audrey says
Vanilla powder is one of my favorite little ingredients. After working with it, it's really hard to go back to using the extract without tasting the alcohol...:S
Sarah C says
I love nice cream too! Looks good and we'll have to try the strawberry soon with them coming into season. Hope you are well.
Audrey says
Yes, it's great with all sorts of berries. Hope you've been well too :)
Audrey says
By the way, your new (old?) blog is beautiful!
Hope says
whats the Nutrition for one person
Audrey says
I'm not sure, Hope. You could use an online recipe calculator to find out the exact values.