Easy Homemade Ice Cream Recipe (no churn)

My no-churn easy ice cream recipe is so good you’ll want to make it all the time. And you can because it takes almost no effort! The secret to the flavor is coffee creamer. But the secret to the texture is in some healthy nutrient-dense ingredients. How’s that for a summer entertaining dessert you can feel good about?

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My International Delight ice cream recipe is versatile and simple to make. Use different flavors of creamer for a different outcome. Some favorites are chocolate caramel, salted caramel mocha, and amaretto. 

Easy Homemade Ice Cream 

When I was a kid growing up in the country {yep, surrounded by fields} my dad used to make homemade ice cream on summer weekends as we gathered with family and friends. I remember taking turns turning that old hand-cranked ice cream maker before we finally bought an electric one. And his favorite flavor to make was banana. Once it was all ready, we would serve it up and eat it from Styrofoam cups.

Now that I’m grown I haven’t had homemade ice cream like that in…decades! I’ve never bought an ice cream maker because it’s just something else I’d have to store most of the time.

I recently heard about how you can make homemade ice cream using frozen bananas and I was intrigued. I already use frozen bananas in my smoothies so it makes total sense. So I did some research and came up with my own recipe using only 4 ingredients. And there’s no ice cream maker necessary with this easy and delicious technique for homemade ice cream.

I grabbed some coffee creamer and used it as a flavoring. I already use it in my coffee every day so that’s convenient! And if this idea intrigues you (which it should!) then check out my Pumpkin ice cream & doughnut dessert recipe here. It uses Pumpkin Spice creamer for a seasonal treat.

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Ice Cream Party Ideas & Recipes

There’s so much you can do with ice cream. Serve it at backyard cookouts, or turn it into a whimsical dessert at a dinner party. Use these ideas to get inspired.

  1. This frozen hot chocolate is luscious and indulgent. Make sure you prep the base hot chocolate at least a day ahead.
  2. Here are some amazing looking chocolate frozen treats from around the web.
  3. This Biscoff spread ice cream pie does NOT disappoint! If you like the cookies, you’ll love the pie!
  4. Set up an EASY ice cream sandwich bar for summer parties.
  5. Ice cream is not just for summer entertaining. Set up an ice cream soda bar for birthday party fun.
  6. Set up a simple game day ice cream bar that everyone will cheer for.

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No Churn Ice Cream with Coffee Creamer

Let’s talk about the flavor of this ice cream. Even though it’s made with frozen bananas, the banana flavor is subtle in the end. It’s lightly sweetened and takes on a hint of the creamer flavor.

The 4 ingredients combined provide a depth of flavor that is rich and delicious, and the texture is surprisingly creamy! I have to say I’m pretty amazed with how well it turned out, and without any fancy equipment outside a blender.

An interesting thing I noticed about this ice cream is that it’s filling. There are so many healthy ingredients and nutrients in here. Fiber from the bananas, and protein from the Greek yogurt & almond butter. It’s a satisfying indulgent treat with a healthy twist.

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Rich & Creamy Easy Ice Cream Recipe

Yield: 4 servings

This easy no-churn ice cream is so rich and creamy you won't believe how simple it is to make. A few key ingredients like coffee creamer and almond butter make this a winner for summer dessert.

Ingredients

  • 3 very ripe bananas, cut into 1 inch chunks & frozen
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/3 cup flavored coffee creamer of your choice

Instructions

  1. Make sure to freeze bananas over night.
  2. Put bananas in a blender and puree. You will probably need to stop the blender and work the bananas in order to get them all pureed.
  3. Add yogurt and blend. Add almond butter and blend until smooth.
  4. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in creamer until well combined.
  5. Cover and freeze for at least 3 hours. Scoop into bowls when ready to serve.

Notes

You can substitute peanut butter for the almond butter if you like.

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