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Banana Soft Serve

A simple, two-ingredient banana soft serve that turns frozen bananas into creamy soft-serve ice cream using a food processor.
Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 whole bananas ripe, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds and frozen

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper.
  • Slice bananas into 1/2-inch rounds and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared sheet so pieces are not touching.
  • Freeze the banana slices until firm, about a few hours up to overnight (do not freeze longer than 24 hours to avoid browning).
  • Remove the frozen slices from the sheet and transfer them to a resealable freezer bag; squeeze out excess air and return to the freezer until ready to use.
  • When ready to make soft serve, fit the food processor with the blade and add the frozen banana pieces.
  • Pulse a few times to break the pieces into crumbs, then process continuously, stopping occasionally to scrape and redistribute the mixture with a spatula so it processes evenly.
  • Continue processing until the bananas become smooth and creamy with the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
  • Scoop the soft serve into bowls and serve immediately, or transfer to a container and freeze briefly if you prefer a firmer texture.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • baking sheet or plate
  • Parchment Paper
  • resealable freezer bag

Notes

  • Slices freeze best in a single layer on a sheet before bagging.
  • Use ripe bananas for the sweetest, creamiest texture.
  • Process in a food processor for easiest results; blenders may clump.
  • Do not freeze slices longer than 24 hours to avoid browning.
  • Add mix-ins like cocoa or nut butter when processing if desired.