One of my favorite ice cream recipes is this Strawberry Banana Ice Cream. It’s rich, smooth, and not overly sweet. If you are looking for a cool dessert to beat the summer heat, this should be at the top of your list. It’s loved by kids, adults, and picky eaters. Trust me, I know from experience.
With this homemade ice cream, you get all the flavors of bananas and strawberries and no artificial sugar taste. The fruit blends up super smooth and it freezes beautifully.
If you like fresh fruit ice cream recipes, you will love Rhubarb Ice Cream, White Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream, Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream, Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream and our Homemade Dark Chocolate Ice Cream (No Eggs) recipe
Why You’ll Love This Banana Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
- Only 5 ingredients: You can make this sweet and fruit ice cream with just 5 simple ingredients.
- No churn recipe: There are no eggs in this recipe and no churning is needed!
- Budget-friendly: The ingredients used are affordable for any size budget.
Ingredients
Here is everything you need to make homemade fruit ice cream. It’s a basic recipe with everyday ingredients!
- Frozen strawberries: I like to use frozen strawberries for this recipe because of its convenience and it sets up well. Fresh strawberries work in a pinch as well but the mixture will be thinner.
- Banana: I recommend fresh and ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
- Sweetened condensed milk: This is a crucial ingredient to achieve the perfect consistency without churning the ice cream.
- Vanilla: Not only do you get a subtle vanilla flavor but it enhances the flavor of the fruit as well.
- Heavy cream: Whipping the cream helps with the texture of this strawberry banana dessert.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Chocolate: Blend in cocoa powder or fold in chocolate chips. It pairs perfectly with strawberries and bananas.
- Nuts: Stir in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for a contrast in texture.
- Blueberry: Stir or blend fresh blueberries for even more berry flavor.
How to Make Banana Strawberry Ice Cream
In 6 easy steps, you will be ready to devour this delicious strawberry banana dessert! I would cut the banana into chunks so it blends easier before you get started.
Step 1: Blend the fruit and condensed milk. Add the frozen strawberries, bananas, and sweetened condensed milk to a blender. Blend the ingredients on medium speed until they are smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Whip the cream and vanilla. Pour the heavy cream and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl. Using an electric hand or stand mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed for about 3-5 minutes. The cream is ready once stiff peaks form.
Step 3: Combine both mixtures. Fold the blended fruit mixture into the cream until it’s completely combined and smooth. Pour the finished ice cream mixture into a loaf pan. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap.
Step 4: Freeze. Place the pan in the freezer and allow the ice cream to set for at least 6 hours. It’s ready when it’s firm.
Step 5: Serve. Scoop a heaping amount into a bowl and enjoy!
⭐️ Hint: When wrapping it, ensure the plastic wrap is touching the ice cream. This will prevent freezer burn.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream, Strawberry Banana Cake, Easy Pineapple Ice Cream (No Churn), Pumpkin Ice Cream, Sprinkles Ice Cream, Banana Boat Ice Cream and our Birthday Cake Ice Cream recipe.
Serving Suggestions
- Any toppings such as hot fudge and whipped cream are perfect on this ice cream. I also love a drizzle of Banana Syrup.
- Serve with Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies and make a tasty ice cream sandwich.
- Enjoy a scoop alongside a slice of Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake or Rhubarb Coffee Cake.
Recipe Tips
- Add fresh strawberries for texture: To further enhance the strawberry flavor as well as add texture, chop fresh strawberries and stir into the finished ice cream before you freeze it. Try banana slices, too!
- Storage directions: Keep extra ice cream in your freezer for up to 2 months. When you're ready to serve it, let it sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes to make scooping easier.
- Try a food processor: If you don’t have a blender, a food processor will work great.
Recipe FAQ
Sure! Most grocery stores have them in their frozen fruit and vegetables section.
Of course! Swap heavy cream for coconut cream and dairy-free condensed milk instead of regular.
More Delicious Strawberry or Banana Desserts
Do you love strawberry and banana desserts? Here are a few you should try next!
Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.
No Churn Strawberry Banana Ice Cream
Equipment
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Silicone spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Blend together the frozen strawberries, banana, and condensed milk in a blender on medium speed until smooth and homogenous. Set aside.
- Use an electric hand mixer to beat the cream and vanilla into stiff peaks. This should take 3-5 minutes depending on how powerful your hand mixer is.
- Fold the blended fruit mixture into the whipped cream until the mixtures are fully combined.
- Pour the ice cream into a loaf pan. Cover the ice cream with plastic wrap and set it in the freezer.
- Allow your ice cream to freeze for about 6 hours, or until it is firm to the touch.
- Scoop, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Add fresh strawberries for texture: To further enhance the strawberry flavor as well as add texture, chop fresh strawberries and stir into the finished ice cream before you freeze it. Try banana slices, too!
- Storage directions: Keep extra ice cream in your freezer for up to 2 months.
- Try a food processor: If you don’t have a blender, a food processor will work great.
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