Raw soft-serve ice cream is as easy as freezing peeled bananas and processing them in your food processor. For added ice cream bliss, crumble a truffle or other raw goodie (or berries) on top of your ice cream before eating.
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Recipe Directions
- 1. Freeze bananas for at least 8 hours. (Peel and chop into quarters. Freeze in tupperware or ziploc bag.)
- 2. Place frozen banana chunks in food processor.
- 3. Process in food processor for approximately 5 minutes. You may occasionally need to stop the processor and scrape the banana mixture off the sides to ensure proper processing.
- 4. As you process, the mixture will become creamier and fluffier. Before serving, add the vanilla and continue processing a few seconds more. You'll know the mixture is ready once it resembles soft-serve ice cream.
- 5. Consume immediately. (Do not refreeze.)
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian This is just divine. Try it. You’ll be shocked at how good frozen bananas can taste!
For added ice cream bliss, crumble a truffle or other raw goodie (or berries) on top of your ice cream before eating.
Only make as much as you can eat right away.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutritional score: 90 out of 100
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Fat, and Sodium.
- This recipe is an amazing source of Vitamin B6.
- This recipe is a good source of Dietary Fiber, and Vitamin C.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Riboflavin.
Amounts per 255 g (9 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 231 | 9 % |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 5 % |
| Fat | 0.84 g | 1 % |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g | 17 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g | 21 % |
| Sugars | 31 g | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.66 mg | 5 % |
| Sodium | 2.7 mg |
Source: USDA
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LoneK
Aug 18, 2013
LoneK's Review
Raw soft-serve ice cream recipe
soft serve is a fav of mine now! I've had mango, strawberry and chocolate... going to try coconut next! :)
The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2013
Hi again Againes, that sounds absolutely delicious!
The Rawtarian
Sep 15, 2013
Hi Lone, I love it too. I like adding little niblets in, like crushed almonds or cacao nibs. I made canteloupe sorbet this morning too. I think the banana is my most-made one though, because I always freeze my bananas (before they go bad when they're out on the counter) so I've always got lots of frozen bananas on hand.
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esther
Jun 29, 2021
esther's Review
Raw soft-serve ice cream recipe
Delicious and not too heavy for my stomach! Loved it.
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Naomi
Feb 24, 2016
So sad i can not eat bananas however i made this for my daughter and dad and they loved it!! I made it again and added some coco powder and they both said yummy... Next my daughter said mom add some coco and nut butter and they both still loved it!! So versatile!!
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The Rawtarian
Feb 26, 2016
Yummy!! I have another recipe I am working on lately - it will probably be posted only to members (www.therawtarian.com/TRK) but it will be perfect for you. Similar idea but no banana.
It's basically ice cream: 2 cups frozen blueberries, about 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and maple syrup to taste (1 tbsp maybe). Process and eat immediately. IT IS SO GOOD!!
epansepan
Jul 29, 2015
if only this could be a little less noisy..
in an apartment-based country, i'm so nervous this might annoy my neighbors T_T
Other than that, everything - taste, texture, simplicity, nutrition, etc.-is just so perfect!
The Rawtarian
Jul 30, 2015
Oh dear, you could always share with them! :)
Heather
Jul 30, 2014
LOVE! I've made this a couple of times!! Love adding strawberries and blue berries! Never buying ice cream(vegan) again!
Slowly but surely implementing more raw into my diet! Fabulous!
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The Rawtarian
Jul 31, 2014
That's awesome to hear, Heather! :)
Eggy
Jun 22, 2014
Eggy's Review
Raw soft-serve ice cream recipe
This was SO good, I made it for my sisters and brother and parents and they all said it was really good and can't wait until I make it again. It was really good. Definitely recommended.
The Rawtarian
Jun 26, 2014
Thanks! I'm glad your family enjoyed! :)
Lyn
Jun 07, 2014
Great with raw cacao in the mixture too and a few dates makes it slightly chewy like toffee chips!
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The Rawtarian
Jun 07, 2014
Oh yum! Nice mix-ins! :)
Tamara
May 27, 2014
I make this yummy one often! But! I add a bit of coconut cream while im blending -- the frozen banana 'stiffens' the coconut cream very slightly and you get more of a ice-cream texture/creaminess :)
Its rather tropical too! Without being overwhelmingly sweet :)
Sometimes i add a little honey and cinnamon for a different dimension on it ----- Everyone i plonk this dessert in front of loves it!
Ox tam
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The Rawtarian
May 27, 2014
Coconut cream. Cinnamon and honey. Great add-ins, Tamara!
Sarah B&B
Nov 06, 2013
Sarah_BandB's Review
Raw soft-serve ice cream recipe
I LOVE this recipe and have made it often. Just wanted to say that you can re-freeze. I did the other day as I'd made too much for us to eat and I thought that it was worth a try rather than throwing it away. I took it out of the freezer about 15 minutes before I needed it and it tasted gorgeous. It's worth re-freezing if you have any leftovers (though I appreciate that may be very unlikely!!!).
The Rawtarian
Nov 06, 2013
Ooooh this is great to know!! I refroze just once and it was super hard, but I didn't think to defrost it a bit before noshing on it. I like the idea, because then I might be more likely to make bigger batches (less need to clean the food processor that way!)
LoneK
Sep 07, 2013
LoneK's Review
Raw soft-serve ice cream recipe
This recipe knocked my socks off!!! I've made it several times with different fruits and it's always yummy and just the right texture!
The Rawtarian
Sep 15, 2013
Hi Lone, I love it too. I like adding little niblets in, like crushed almonds or cacao nibs. I made canteloupe sorbet this morning too. I think the banana is my most-made one though, because I always freeze my bananas (before they go bad when they're out on the counter) so I've always got lots of frozen bananas on hand.
LoneK
Aug 18, 2013
LoneK's Review
Raw soft-serve ice cream recipe
soft serve is a fav of mine now! I've had mango, strawberry and chocolate... going to try coconut next! :)
The Rawtarian
Sep 15, 2013
Yum Lone! With fresh or dried coconut?
againes
Apr 07, 2013
Hi. I made this using frozen mango and frozen pineapple, I also added a bit of cashew milk and honey. It turned out great, both of my children loved it.
The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2013
Hi again Againes, that sounds absolutely delicious!
againes
Apr 05, 2013
Hi, how many servings does this make?
The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2013
Hi Againes, well, I have been known to eat the whole thing in one sitting! But you could certainly make two medium sized servings, or even three very small servings.
LaWanda Kamalidiin
Mar 17, 2013
I just made it and my husband can not believe how good it is. It is lucious! Wow! Thank you.
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2013
I love it too, LaWanda. Glad your husband is digging it as well! Sounds like success :)
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