Homemade Banana Ice Cream without Eggs

This homemade banana ice cream is thick, creamy and churned in an ice cream maker. It's made with ripe bananas, dates and coconut cream for a delicious, fruit sweetened dessert. This ice cream recipe is egg free, dairy free and paleo friendly.

I've learned to LOVE my Cuisinart ice cream maker this summer!

Now, I've had this ice cream maker for years, just never put it to good use. But these last few months I made it my mission to create my own paleo ice cream recipes - everything from dairy free chocolate ice cream to chocolate chip and now banana ice cream.

I've had so much fun experimenting with new flavors and ingredients. Plus, I've come to realize that there is no better ice cream than homemade. Eating ice cream right after it's been churned is THE BEST! The texture is silky smooth and creamy.

This homemade banana ice cream is made with ripe bananas, coconut cream and dates. I added collagen peptides for a nutritional boost and to up the protein content, but this ingredient is optional.

Ingredients

You can find the full recipe for this paleo banana ice cream in the recipe card below, but here's an overview of the ingredients you'll need:

• ripe bananas - yellow with brown spots
• dates - I used organic Medjool dates but any variety will work
• coconut cream - just the cream from a can of full fat coconut milk or coconut cream
• water - or swap with your favorite milk/nut milk
• collagen - optional but recommended for texture purposes and to increase the protein content. I used Ancient Nutrition multi collagen and It does contain egg. So, if you are unable to consume eggs, then select a different collagen (like Vital Proteins or Perfect Supplements).
• cinnamon - optional for added flavor
• vanilla extract - for flavor
• salt - just a bit to enhance the flavors

How to Make Banana Ice Cream

This banana ice cream is made in a Vitamix or high-powered blender, then churned in an ice cream maker. I own a Cuisinart ice cream maker, but any brand will work.

Soak the Dates

1. First, soak the dates in boiling water to soften them up. This makes them easier to blend and creates a creamier ice cream. To soak the dates, remove the pits and place the dates in a ceramic bowl or mug. Boil a pot of water, then pour the water over the dates so that they are fully submerged.
2. Let the dates sit for 5-10 minutes, then drain as much of the water as possible.

Blend Ice Cream

3. Next, place all of the ice cream ingredients in your Vitamix or high-powered blender. Blend, starting at a low speed and gradually increasing the speed until the ice cream is smooth. There will still be some small specks of date - you won't notice them once the ice cream has been churned.

Churn in Ice Cream Maker

4. Pour the ice cream mixture into the ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions. This recipe for banana ice cream takes about 25-30 minutes to churn.
5. When done, the texture will be smooth and creamy, with a consistency similar to soft serve ice cream.

6. Remove the ice cream from the ice cream maker and place it in a small loaf pan. Or, eat it immediately.

Storage

This healthy banana ice cream needs to be stored in the freezer. Place it in a small loaf pan and cover with foil or bees wax wrap.

When ready to eat, remove the ice cream from the freezer and scoop! It does not get rock-solid or icy when frozen, so you can enjoy it immediately.

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