Protein banana ice cream

cream
Difficulty

Beginner

Cooktime

10 min

About this recipe

Delicious banana soft serve that doubles as a protein powerhouse. This incredibly creamy banana “nice cream” goes beyond the typical frozen banana treat by incorporating Just One protein powder. Unlike other protein powders that can create a grainy texture or unpleasant aftertaste, Just One enhances the creaminess of frozen treats, creating that smooth, rich mouthfeel you crave.

With minimal ingredients and almost no effort, you’ll have a protein-packed frozen dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while delivering complete plant-based nutrition. If your frozen bananas aren’t particularly ripe or you want a sweeter treat, add a dash of maple syrup or honey to adjust the sweetness. Customize with your choice of nut butter or add mix-ins like chocolate chips, cookie pieces or fresh berries. This versatile recipe works as a quick vegan dessert, post-workout treat or even a protein-richm plant-based breakfast for hot summer mornings. For more high-protein vegan recipes or ways to incorporate Just One’s functional protein into both sweet and savory recipes, check out our cookbook page.

Serves 1-2

1-2
  • ½ cup (40g) Just One
  • 3 very ripe frozen bananas
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or paste
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup plant-based milk or water
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, to sweeten)

Key equipment

equipment
  • blender icon

    High-speed blender or food processor

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Add the ingredients to a blender

blender

Add the bananas, nut butter, vanilla and ¼ cup of the milk or water to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until the bananas are broken down a bit, then add the Just One and immediately continue blending.

Try these flavor variations or come up with your own.

Chocolate
+ ¼ cup cocoa powder

Mint chip
+ ⅓ cup fresh mint
+ 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped chocolate

Strawberry
+ 1 cup frozen strawberries, omit the nut butter and use full-fat coconut milk for the liquid portion

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Blend until smooth

smooth

Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides as needed. The mixture will be very thick. If needed, add additional milk or water 1 tablespoon at a time. Taste and add maple syrup if needed to adjust the sweetness.

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Enjoy immediately or freeze for later

later

Enjoy immediately with your favorite toppings, or transfer to a container and freeze for later. When ready to enjoy, remove the banana ice cream from the freezer and let it soften for 10 to 15 minutes before scooping.

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