Simple Banana Ice Cream In The Ninja Creami.

Treat yourself to a delicious banana ice cream with our incredibly simple Ninja Creami banana ice cream recipe. With just three easy-to-find ingredients—pasteurized egg white, 18% heavy cream, and those overripe bananas hiding in your freezer—you have an easy way to enjoy a frozen dessert that’s rich and bursting with sweet banana flavor. The Ninja Creami deluxe ice cream function makes it effortless to turn these simple ingredients into a smooth, indulgent treat. Whether you’re a banana lover or just looking for a sweet summer treat, this recipe will become one of your favorite ice cream treats.

Inspired by the natural sweetness of overripe bananas and the luxurious texture of cream, this recipe is all about simplicity without sacrificing the creamy richness of traditional ice cream. By using pasteurized egg whites, we ensure a creamy consistency without the need for complex steps. The Ninja Creami does the heavy lifting, transforming these three ingredients into luscious, soft banana homemade ice cream.

For even more delicious flavors of Ninja Creami Ice Cream, see our sweet section on the blog. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe For Ninja Creami Banana Ice Cream

Minimal Effort & Ingredients: This recipe has only three ingredients, is straightforward to blend, and requires little effort to make.

Creamy Texture: Combining 18% cream and egg white creates a smooth, rich texture.

Natural Sweetness: Overripe bananas provide all the sweetness you need, making this ice cream naturally delicious.

Let’s Get Started Making This Super Creamy Banana Ice Cream

Just-Ripe vs. Overripe Bananas: The Sweetness Factor

The ripeness of your bananas can make all the difference when relying just on the fruit for flavoring the ice cream. Just-ripe bananas are firm, with a mild sweetness and a slightly starchy taste. While they’re great for snacking, they need to bring this recipe’s intense flavor and natural sweetness. Enter the overripe banana. As bananas ripen, their starches break into sugars, creating a much sweeter, more concentrated banana flavor. This makes overripe bananas the star of the show when crafting creamy, flavorful ice cream. 

Grab those overripe bananas you’ve been stashing in the freezer to make this simple banana ice cream. You know, those brown-spotted bananas that seem to multiply in the back of the freezer like forgotten treasure. They might look sad, but they’re perfect for this recipe.

Start by peeling them and combining bananas with the 18% cream and pasteurized egg white into your Ninja blender. (No blender? It’s not a problem. Mix the ice cream base with an immersion blender or a potato masher. If mashing by hand, mash the banana into small pieces.) Give it a good blend until everything is velvety smooth and well combined. The blender does all the hard work, so you can sit back and relax.

Once your mixture is perfectly blended, pour it into a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful not to fill past the max fill line. Once filled with the ice cream base, pop on the lid and place the pint in the freezer, being sure to set the container on a level surface. Yes, patience is required as it takes 24 hours to fully freeze, but good things come to those who wait. 

After your banana mixture has frozen solid in the pint container, it’s time to assemble your Ninja Creami. First, check the surface of the frozen mix—the surface must be as flat as possible for the best results. If the mixture has frozen unevenly, gently level it out with a spoon. 

Once the surface is flat, remove the lid from the pint and place it into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami, making sure it’s seated securely. Place the bowl assembly with the paddle in the lid, ensuring it clicks into place into the Ninja Creami machine’s base. Turn the dial to lock everything into place, and you’re ready to select the “Ice Cream” setting. With these simple steps, you’ll be on your way to perfectly smooth banana ice cream.

If you notice that the consistency of ice cream looks crumbly or has a gritty texture after the initial spin, don’t worry—this is a common issue. Use the “Re-Spin” function on your Ninja Creami. This additional spin helps to blend the ice cream further, smoothing out any remaining ice crystals and giving you a creamy, uniform texture. It’s a quick fix that ensures your homemade banana ice cream turns out perfectly smooth and delicious.

Finally, serve your soft banana ice cream immediately for that perfect soft-serve consistency. If you prefer a firmer ice cream, you can pop it back in the freezer for a little while, but let’s be honest—who can wait that long? Enjoy your delicious creation immediately, and give yourself a pat on the back for turning those overripe bananas into something extraordinary.

Creami Prep Tip: Using the deluxe model’s milkshake setting, you can turn any of the ice cream bases into a smooth milkshake. Simply add the amount of ice cream and milk you wish to have to a clean pint. Spin and enjoy a ninja creamy banana milkshake!

Ingredients:

Overripe Banana: Provides natural sweetness and flavor, eliminating the need for added sugar.

18% Heavy Cream: Adds richness and a smooth texture, perfect for creating that classic ice cream mouthfeel.

Pasteurized Egg White: Ensures a creamy consistency and stability, giving the ice cream its soft, scoopable texture.

Substitutions and Add-Ins For This Banana Ice Cream

Substitute Ideas: For a dairy-free version, swap the 18% cream for coconut milk. Alternatively, you can lower the milk fat content by using whole milk instead of cream. Or, if you’re a die-hard for really rich ice cream, use heavy whipping cream for the base. 

Add-Ins: Enhance the flavor with a touch of vanilla extract or add chocolate, like mini chocolate chips, with the Ninja cream machine’s mix-in function. For a fun, flavorful twist, add a few tablespoons of peanut butter, reminiscent of a peanut butter and banana sandwich—yum!

Expert Tips, Serving And Storing Suggestions For This Delicious Ice Cream.

Tip #1: Use Overripe Bananas: The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful your ice cream will be.

Tip #2: Texture Adjustments: If the ice cream is too crumbly after the first spin, run the Ninja Creami on the “Re-Spin” setting for a softer texture. By adding in little milk or cream before the respin you get an even softer treat. 

After the ninja creami ice cream maker does its magic, you can serve your soft banana ice cream. Scooped onto a sugar cone dipped in chocolate, it’s a tasty summer treat. Or scoop a generous portion onto your favorite chocolate brownie for an after-dinner dessert sensation! Anyway, if you serve this ultra-smooth ice, it will surely be a hit. 

The best Ninja cream recipes are the ones that don’t need to be refrozen. This is one of those. However, if you do have some leftovers, try scooping into a flat freezer container as scoops. Cover with the freezable container lid, and you can enjoy a cone straight from the freezer later. Remember that homemade ice creams should only be kept in the freezer for two weeks. But we’re confident you will love this creamy dessert so much it won’t last. 

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