This Dairy Free Coffee Ice Cream uses only four ingredients. I’m not going to say it’s healthy, but… it’s definitely a healthier ice cream choice! And if you’re looking for lactose free Coffee Ice Cream, this is perfect!
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Why is this Dairy Free Coffee Ice Cream healthy?
Is this Dairy Free Ice Cream also Vegan?
It sure is Vegan! Just coffee, bananas, and flavored extract in the ingredients, as well as honey but you can easily swap that out for a vegan sweetener of your choice, so you can easily enjoy this as a vegetarian or vegan.
Does this banana ice cream taste like bananas?
How do I make this Dairy Free Coffee Ice Cream with Bananas?
- Brew coffee. I made mine and sweetened it with just a bit of honey.
- In a food processor, add the frozen bananas, coffee, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Take it back to the freezer for an hour.
How can I keep this banana ice cream soft?
If you’re freezing this ice cream for later, it’s best to let it thaw for a few minutes and then pop it in the microwave or food processor or blender for a few seconds to soften it up. It’s definitely best to eat banana ice cream right away if you can!
Can I use my Vitamix for this Dairy Free Banana Ice Cream?
Yes, I love using my Vitamix for banana ice cream! It blends the frozen bananas so smooth and creamy, and softens them up just right! I don’t love getting it out from under the blades, but that’s just an annoying Vitamix issue.
How long does banana ice cream last?
I make this and freeze it for up to a month and it’s delicious. I can’t imagine that you’d have an issue freezing it for longer than a month, I just haven’t done it yet. As long as the banana ice cream doesn’t have freezer burn, I’d thaw and eat it!
How do I store this lactose free ice cream?
I use a ziplock container to freeze this lactose free ice cream. You could also use a ziplock freezer bag if you’d like! I think any airtight container would be perfect.
Dairy Free Coffee Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-4 bananas sliced frozen
- 1/4 cup espresso (at room temp)
- 1 tsp honey (can also use sugar)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (I prefer coffee extract if you can find it, but vanilla is easier to find!)
Instructions
- Brew coffee. I made my coffee and sweetened with just a bit of sugar to my liking, as I was worried the ice cream would turn out a bit bitter.
- Let it cool.
- In a food processor, add the frozen bananas, coffee, and vanilla extract.Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Take it back to the freezer for an hour.
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Nutrition
YUM!! will have to try this and thanks for this wonderful recipe ,, looking forward to trying this..
Its super healthy!
This sounds yummy, but I hate bananas! Does it have any banana taste to it at all?
If you don’t like bananas, I might try making sure that mine were very ripe. I love bananas, but don’t taste them in the ice cream.
what is the container break dwn for this recipe purp for the fruit and hominy and what other containers for the coffee ice cream?
Hi Linda,
I count this as a yellow container treat swap. :)
Looks yummy, I can’t wait to give it a try tonight! Though you say you can’t call it healthy, I don’t see anything that’s not healthy about bananas. Can’t wait to try!
Hello, I am new to this 21 day fix and just came across this dessert – which looks delicious by the way! I have a question though, how come this counts as a container Serving of yellow when it is a banana? I would think it is purple.
Thank you.
Hi Jen! Because of the honey, I count it as a yellow container treat swap instead of a straight banana. :)
This looks awesome! I’m going to try this with all-organic ingredients. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Thank you! We make many frozen banana-based ice creams, but never thought to try coffee!! Brilliant! I make my own cold brew concentrate and will try using that. Also, we use a Vitamix, and you can eat the ice cream immediately, as a thick soft-serve. I also keep an eye out for when the grocery store bags ripe bananas and discounts them. Then I slice and freeze them for use in ice cream, or thaw for baking (banana bread, etc.).
Can I put this in my ice cream maker?
I have a ice cream maker, so do u do the same method
I’ve never made this in an ice cream maker, but if I did I’d use the same method as I always used for the ice cream maker with the ingredients in this recipe:)
Hi Becca,
The first time I made this ice cream, I liked the texture overall but thought the banana came through a little too strongly. I have made it a few times since and I like to make my espresso using instant coffee packets. If you use a little extra coffee powder while brewing your coffee, I find that it neutralizes the flavor of the banana and makes it a little less overpowering. After that slight adjustment, the ice cream’s flavor improved drastically. Great recipe!
Thanks for your comment! It definitely helps other readers!
Hello,
Do you have a similar recipe that doesn’t contain bananas? Allergic. Please advise.
Thanks
Darla
Hi there, no–this is all banana, as are the others I have!
There are some avocado “ice cream” recipes out there. Keep looking!
First time making this! Perfect ice cream consistency. I do agree with Becca. Banana flavor really stands out. I’ll add more coffee next time! Otherwise, it’s quite yummy!
Hi! This looks amazing. Very silly question…. What kind of pan do you put it in?
That’s not silly! I’ve stored it in glass pans before, but it’s easier to use plastic containers–like ziplock/rubbermaid containers!
This looks so good! Does the banana flavor come through much?
If you don’t care for bananas, you’ll definitely taste them. I don’t think it tastes a lot like bananas though. The coffee flavor comes through!
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
It keeps in the freezer for a few weeks!
This look so good! What a great way to maintain diet and still enjoy summer treats!
Yum! Can I use this base to make different flavors?
Yes!! And they’re delicious!
How much would you substitute if you’re using stevia to sweeten? Diabetic in the household.
I’d begin with a drop or two of Stevia and sweeten to taste :)
This sounds so yummy! I’d love to have an ice cream with both coffee and chocolate. Have you tried that? I’d like to experiment with it, but not sure whether to start with the coffee one and add chocolate, or the other way around. Thoughts? Suggestions?
Sounds delicious! I would add cocoa powder to the coffee ice cream recipe. Here’s our healthy chocolate ice cream recipe if you want to check it out for measurements: https://mycrazygoodlife.com/dairy-free-chocolate-ice-cream/