Strawberry Banana Nice Cream (Sugar-Free Ice Cream, Vegan and Non-Vegan options)
Strawberry Banana Nice Cream or Ice Cream is a creamy, rich, sugar-free, and guilt-free Ice Cream made with only Strawberry and Banana. The sweetness in this Ice Cream comes from ripe and frozen Bananas. Strawberries balance out the flavour by adding a sweet and slightly tart flavour.
This strawberry banana nice cream is an easy-peasy ice cream. One just needs to blend the ingredients together in a powerful blender and freeze the mixture. There is no churning involved in this ice cream, and it is ready in 6-7 hours.
As this is a sugarless or sugar-free ice cream, this Ice Cream is not the same as normal sweet Ice Cream, which we generally make or the ones available in shops. This is a healthy Ice Cream or a frozen treat. It is a treat for those who want to enjoy sweets and desserts but cannot consume sugar, or for the ones who look out for sugar-free options.
This ice cream can be consumed on your fasting days, or can be served for any festive occasions and large gatherings.
Frozen or Fresh fruits to use in Ice Cream
The rich and creamy texture in this Ice Cream comes from Frozen fruits. i.e., Frozen bananas and Strawberries. It is very easy to freeze them. I like to freeze my own instead of using shop-bought ones.
I have also made this 3 Ingredient Mango Cottage Cheese Ice Cream using frozen Mangoes.
Type of Bananas to use in this Ice Cream
The riper the bananas, the sweeter the ice cream would be. So, one of the best recipes when you have a lot of ripe bananas and need to finish them soon.
Why Freeze Bananas for Ice Cream
Freezing bananas make them more rich, creamy and sweet. Yes, they are sweeter after being frozen. However, slice and freeze instead of pureeing and freezing.
How to Freeze Bananas
To freeze bananas, always peel the skin, slice into ½-1 inch pieces, and freeze in a ziplock. Do not puree and store. It will lead to a more gooey texture. One can even freeze the whole bananas, but it becomes difficult to use them in a recipe. Also, peeling and freezing is best. It would be difficult to peel them when they are frozen and once thawed,, you will not love peeling them.
How long do bananas stay in the freezer?
Bananas can stay in the freeze for a good 6 months. So next time you have any excess ripe bananas store them in the freezer. You can make smoothies, bread, pancakes etc. with ripe bananas. If you are looking for recipes with ripe bananas, check out these recipes.
How to Freeze Strawberries
Rinse the strawberries really well. Remove the green part. If they are big, cut them in half. Lay them on a tray, and freeze. Once frozen, remove it and store it in a zip lock or an air-tight container.
Sweetener
One can add some sugar if you like. Any form of sugar such as granulated/powdered sugar, powdered jaggery, honey or maple syrup can be used.
Fresh Cream or Dairy-Free
I have now made this Ice Cream using both fresh cream and Dairy-Free Coconut cream. The results are equally good in both. So it is your choice.
I had earlier shared this recipe with BM group for the theme No-Cook Dessert. To make the challenge more complicated or to make the dish healthier, I decided not to use sugar or at the max use them in an alternate form.
When I chose this theme, I thought it would be a pretty easy task, but the real challenge was that there should be no cooking at all !!! Even though the challenge mentioned one can use the microwave for 1 min, or boiling of milk was allowed, but I was keen on not using either option. I had earlier shortlisted a few recipes for cheesecake, but I wanted to avoid sugar in the dish as much as possible. With all these conditions, I set out to make a dish my family could enjoy.
PS - As the sugar in this is all-natural and comes from ripe bananas and strawberry, still it has natural sugar. So people who cannot consume much sugar should eat in limited quantities.
Make Strawberry Banana Nice Cream at home with frozen fruit, no churning, and a smooth, sweet taste that fits vegan and dairy diets.
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Equipment
- Freezer Safe Container
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Frozen Ripe Banana's (About 3 Large Banana's)
- 2 Cup Frozen Strawberry (15 Big Size Fresh/Frozen Strawberries)
- 400 ml Fresh Cream or Coconut Cream (Can be replaced with milk)
- 2 tablespoon Sweetner of Choice Optional
Instructions
Prior Preparation
- Peel and cut the banana into bite-sized pieces. Freeze them for 3-4 hours, until rock solid.2 Cups Frozen Ripe Banana's
- Peel and cut the strawberries into bite-sized pieces. Freeze them for 3-4 hours, until rock solid.2 Cup Frozen Strawberry
Making Nice Cream
- Add the Frozen Banana, Strawberry in a high-speed blender or a food processor.2 Cups Frozen Ripe Banana's, 2 Cup Frozen Strawberry
- Process it lightly.
- Now add Fresh Cream or Coconut Cream and blend everything until it forms a smooth homogenous mixture.400 ml Fresh Cream or Coconut Cream
- Before setting, taste, if required add a sweetener.2 tablespoon Sweetner of Choice
- Pour it into an air-tight freezer-friendly container. Garnish with strawberries if required.
- Freeze for 8-9 hours or overnight.
- That's it, Enjoy this Sugar-Free No-Churn Strawberry Banana Nice-Cream
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Notes
- Standard US Size Cups are used, 1 Cup = 235 ml
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Earlier I have shared this with, Bloggin Marathon, and Foodies Redo
Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing this BM#91
Updates
The recipe first appeared on Cook with Renu on 10th August 2018. Today, 2nd May 2021, I am updating the content of the post, with more details, tips and tricks.
Today the 5th June 2026, I am changing the recipe a bit, adding the vegan option for the Ice Cream.
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This looks absolutely wonderful! I've been looking for recipes with low or no sugar, as I've been dramatically reducing my sugar intake. Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!
Thank you PAM.
Absolutely delicious looking ice cream,love the pretty pink color .
That is a great choice for no cook desserts. Even I felt it so challenging to select recipes without cooking. The icecream with strawberry and frozen bananas look amazing..
Even i prepared something like this icecream but with an another combination, those scoops of non churn icecream looks very much delightful Renu.
My sons are fanatics for anything strawberry-banana flavored, and I like that this is sugarless. I'm going to give it a try!
Looks amazing. My little one is fond of such ice creams .
I love strawberry and banana together and this ice cream sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things.
This looks so good! I'd be honored if you shared it at our What's for Dinner party - http://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-for-dinner-sunday-link-up-162/
Thank you Helen. Would love to. Will do it now. Regards, Renu
I have bananas (check) I have strawberries (check) I have soya milk (check)....guess what I'm making in the next half hour!!! Love this recipe, thanks for sharing x
beautiful recipe.......and not very sinful 🙂
no churn banana icecream looks so tempting.
Wow ice cream and sugar free. Loved it. Strawberry ice cream looks amazing. Excellent share.
I am all for healthy no-sugar desserts and this one with bananas is my all-time favorite!!! Love it!
Thanks for sharing such a nice and easy recipe of ice cream.. looks too good.
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This ice-cream looks absolutely lovely. Beautiful rose pink color.
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This is one of my favorite way to make icecream. You can add so many different flavours to it . Healthy and delicious.
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Thank you for the recipe i love banana n strawberry: )
Thanks for sharing such a nice and easy recipe of ice cream.
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Now this is interesting .. no cook ice cream. I love banana flavour and strawberries will add the tanginess to it
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I just some ice-cream yesterday using banana and greek yogurt 🙂 I like making ice cream with banana as one does not need to add sugar. An easy recipe. Love the baby pink colour of the frozen treat. Next time I have over ripe banana will try out this recipe with strawberries and cream.
So true, we have so many food which are natural sugar. Thank You
I usually see this combo in yogurt and smoothies. I'm sure it is just as delicious in ice cream form
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Love your photos Renu and what a delightful summer treat that's easier on the conscience too!
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Such an inviting pink color. Love the idea of using frozen bananas.No added sugar is an added advantage. Adding it to my bucket list.
I love making ice cream or nice cream as they generally are called with over ripe bananas. Addition of strawberries and cream, that is a delicious combination. Love the pretty pink colour of the banana strawberry ice cream. Perfect summer dessert.
The colour of thus strawberry ice cream is so so so enticing!! and so glad to see a sugarfree option, and that too an ice cream without heavy cream! bookmarked to try when we get fresh strawberries this year..
This perfectly fits my agenda of healthy, easy treats. I love the colour that the berries have provided and yum it should be with the banana.
Making icecream with frozen bananas and strawberries sounds super easy. Love this no-cook , sugar free treat!