By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 3
108 cal · 1410 min
Easiest Banana Ice Cream
Recipe GLPR8bf7a97b012d50
A simple frozen treat made from ripe bananas blended with a splash of milk into a creamy, soft-serve consistency. Perfect for a quick dessert with optional chocolate drizzle.
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Ingredients
2½ whole ripe bananas
1% milk
chocolate syrup
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning.
Select bananas that are very ripe with mostly brown skin. Peel and slice each banana into round pieces about 1/2 inch thick.
Arrange the banana slices on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap. Place in the freezer for at least 8 hours or overnight until completely frozen solid.
Remove frozen banana slices from the freezer. Transfer them to a food processor or blender. Add the 3 tablespoons of milk.
Pulse the food processor or blender several times until the frozen banana pieces begin to break apart into smaller chunks.
Stop and use a spoon or rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor, pushing the mixture back toward the blades.
Continue processing, pulsing and scraping as needed, until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, resembling soft-serve ice cream. This may take several minutes.
Divide the banana ice cream among serving bowls or cones. If desired, drizzle lightly with chocolate syrup on top and serve immediately.
Comments
This is a real three-ingredient dessert that costs under $2 total, with bananas, milk, and chocolate syrup all stocked at every Charlotte chain—no special trips needed. The stated 1410-minute time is misleading; the actual hands-on work is five minutes once the bananas are frozen, which the recipe should have flagged upfront as a required overnight step. It makes three small servings and does not reheat; this is a same-night dish best suited to a quick weeknight treat or to using up bananas on the turn.
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