Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream
Say goodbye to those store-bought brands, because this Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream is packed with flavorful fresh banana goodness! It’s quick and easy to make delicious ice cream at home with just 4 ingredients and minimal prep time.
Suitable for vegetarian and gluten free diets.
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No artificial flavoring here, folks. This Ninja Creami banana ice cream recipe uses the real deal to deliver tons of fresh banana flavor in every delectable bite.
My kids love it when I declare it’s ice cream night, and I love making homemade ice cream because I know exactly what the ingredients are. Plus, I get them to happily indulge in an extra serving of fruit, courtesy of this Ninja Creamy banana ice cream. A true win-win situation!
Easy Ninja Creami recipes like this one and my Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream (featuring fresh strawberries) are sooooo great for all things summer: serve it up at backyard barbecues, pool parties, and for afternoon treats on those dog days of summer when you really need something cool and refreshing.
And once you’ve tried this delicious banana ice cream, be sure to check out the rest of my 23 Ninja Creami Recipes for even more awesome flavors and frozen treats!
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Why Make This Recipe
- It’s Simple – Just combine the ingredients, freeze the mixture overnight, then pop it into the machine to process. That’s all that’s needed to serve up delicious homemade ice cream.
- Budget-Friendly – All you need are 4 affordable ingredients to whip up this delicious frozen dessert.
- Easy to Customize – Making ice cream at home means you can experiment and swap out the ingredients to suit your dietary needs and taste preferences.
- Plus if you like this you will also love this Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream.
Ingredient Notes
- Bananas – choose medium size bananas that are nicely ripe.
- Sugar – granulated white sugar adds the right level of sweetness.
- Half and Half – creates a nice silky smooth ice cream base.
- Sour Cream – the secret to getting this extra creamy and rich.
- Vanilla Extract (optional) – for added flavor.
Handy Tip: Use Good Kitchen Tools!
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How To Make Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Step 1. Put the half and half, sugar, sour cream, and bananas in a blender.
Step 2. Blend the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth.
Step 3. Transfer the mixture to a Ninja CREAMi pint container. Seal with the lid and freeze for a full 24 hours.
Step 4. To process, remove the ice cream from the freezer, remove the lid, and place it in the Ninja Creami outer bowl. Push the ice cream button. When done, check the consistency. If it’s too firm, push the re-spin button.
Tips For Success
- Let it freeze for a full 24 hours. The ice cream base must be fully frozen to process correctly.
- If you don’t like having to wait, it’s a good idea to prep and freeze more than one pint at a time.
- Ice cream not smooth enough? Use the re-spin function. And if it’s still not the right texture, simply add a splash of cream or milk and re-spin again.
- If you plan to add mix-ins, freeze in advance for the best results.
- A great recipe to serve along your pool party food ideas.
Delicious Variations
- Banana Cream Pie – Recreate the flavors of this classic dessert with the addition of vanilla extract and some graham cracker mix-ins.
- Peanut Butter and Banana – Adding creamy peanut butter creates a delicious version that Elvis himself would surely approve of!
- Bananas Foster – Swap the sugar for brown sugar and add a pinch of cinnamon and splash of dark rum to the ice cream base, then mix in some toasted walnuts before serving.
Prep and Storage
- Prep Ahead – Make sure you plan to prep ahead since you’ll need to freeze the ice cream base for at least 24 hours before processing in the machine.
- Storage – Creami banana ice cream can be kept frozen in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to a month.
FAQs
It’s possible to put fresh fruit and frozen fruit in the Ninja Creami. Depending on the recipe you’re following, you may need to make adjustments to the base or processing time.
Unlike other methods for making ice cream, the Ninja Creami does not have a cooling mechanism. The mixture must be fully frozen in order to achieve a smooth, creamy ice cream texture when processing.
If after processing, your mixture isn’t creamy, it could be the result of either not being frozen enough or being too frozen. Using the re-spin program and if needed, adding a bit of milk or water will usually fix the issue.
Similar Recipes
- Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream.
- Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream.
- Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream.
- The best Ninja Creami Recipes recipe collection
Serving Suggestions
- Adding to a slice of this Cream Cheese Pound Cake for a delightful Southern style dessert.
- Pair with this No Bake Peanut Butter Pie and serve a la modé.
- Use these delicious Air Fryer Brownie Mix Cookies to whip up some homemade ice cream sandwiches.
- Serve alongside your pool party food ideas.
Recommended Tools
- This awesome Ninja CREAMi machine, of course!
- A cutting board and knife to prep your bananas.
- This blender for effortlessly combining your ingredients.
- And for the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.
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Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 bananas medium size
- 2 cups (480ml) half and half
- ⅓ cup (67g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a Ninja CREAMi pint container. Seal with the lid and freeze for 24 hours.
- To process, remove from the freezer, take off the lid, and place it in the Ninja Creami outer bowl. Push the ice cream button.
- When done, check the consistency. If it’s too firm, push the re-spin button.
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Notes
- Let it freeze for a full 24 hours. The ice cream base must be fully frozen to process correctly.
- If you don’t like having to wait, it’s a good idea to prep and freeze more than one pint at a time.
- Ice cream not smooth enough? Use the re-spin function. And if it’s still not the right texture, simply add a splash of cream or milk and re-spin again.
- If you plan to add mix-ins, freeze in advance for the best results.
- Storage – keep frozen in an airtight container for up to a month.
