By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026

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Banana Ice Cream

Serves 2

694 cal · 525 min

Banana Ice Cream

Recipe GLPR78a420780bffeb

4.5(1)
Dessert
525 min
694 cal
Servings: 2
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

A creamy and smooth homemade banana ice cream made with evaporated milk, skim milk, and fresh banana. This rich frozen dessert is lightly sweetened with white sugar and vanilla, creating a cool treat perfect for warm days. Golden raisins can be stirred in for added texture and natural sweetness.

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Ingredients

2 bananas, peeled and mashed

1/2 can (6 fluid ounces) evaporated milk

2 cups skim milk

1/2 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup golden raisins, optional

Directions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the skim milk, evaporated milk, white sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is well blended.

  2. Transfer the milk mixture into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's specific instructions, usually churning for 20-30 minutes until the mixture reaches a soft-serve consistency.

  3. When the ice cream has finished churning and is at the desired consistency, add the mashed bananas and optional golden raisins, allowing the ice cream machine to blend them in for 1-2 minutes until evenly distributed.

  4. Transfer the banana ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until firm, before serving.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

Every ingredient is a staple at any Charlotte grocer—bananas, evaporated and skim milk, sugar, and vanilla are always in stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, ALDI, or Walmart. At roughly $3–$4 total for two servings, the cost per serving is very reasonable, driven mainly by the bananas and milk. The stated time of 525 minutes (8.75 hours) is honest for a proper churn or freeze, though a home freezer typically needs overnight, so plan accordingly. The real drawback is yield and reheating: two servings is a small output, and ice cream must be eaten fresh-frozen the same night rather than as leftovers, which limits its household utility for a family weeknight.

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