Healthy strawberry and banana ice cream for the whole family to enjoy! A delicious frozen treat that's naturally sweet, easy to make and perfect for warm summer days.
Looking for a healthier alternative to shop-bought ice cream? This simple strawberry and banana recipe is packed with fruit, naturally sweet and fun to make together as a family. It's the perfect way to cool down while encouraging little ones to enjoy nutritious ingredients.
With the hot British summer in full force, there's nothing better than a refreshing ice cream. You can make this delicious frozen dessert (or snack!) at home using just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 250g frozen sliced ripe banana
- 250g frozen strawberries
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup for extra sweetness
Method
- Ensure bananas are sliced and strawberries have had tops removed
- Place the frozen banana and strawberries into a food processor or blend with hand blender
- Add the maple syrup if you'd like a sweeter flavour.
- Blend until the mixture becomes thick, smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy straight away as a soft-serve ice cream or freeze for 30–60 minutes for a firmer texture.
Make It Your Own
Why not try some tasty variations?
- Swap strawberries for raspberries, blueberries or mango
- Add a spoonful of natural Greek yoghurt for an extra creamy texture
- Sprinkle with chia seeds or ground flaxseed for added goodness
- Add a teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to create a fruity chocolate flavour
- Top with sliced fresh fruit, coconut flakes or crushed freeze-dried berries for extra colour and texture
- Top tip - if you have any fruit that is going slightly over, wash, chop and pop in the freezer ready to make a future batch!
Making healthy snacks together is a wonderful way to introduce little ones to different fruits while encouraging independence and confidence in the kitchen. Best of all, they'll be proud to enjoy a treat they've helped create!
This healthy ice cream is naturally sweet, full of fruit and a great recipe to make with little helpers.
