Creamy Raspberry Banana Ice Cream
This creamy raspberry banana ice cream has a fluffy, soft-serve texture and makes the perfect cool-down on a hot summer's day. With just three ingredients and a blender, you can whip up a smooth ice cream in minutes — no ice cream maker needed. The base of frozen banana and raspberries brings plenty of natural sweetness, so there's hardly anything left to wish for. Ideal if you love lower-carb desserts but still don't want to skimp on flavour.
Ingredients
- 1 banana, ripe
- 1 handful raspberries, fresh or frozen
- 200 ml double cream or almond milk, your choice
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 2 Servings |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | 460 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 32 g |
| Protein | 2 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 18 g | 36 g |
| Fibre | 2 g | 4 g |
| of which sugar | 12 g | 24 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Peel the banana and cut it into slices about 2 cm thick.
- Spread the banana pieces and raspberries side by side on a plate or in a container and freeze overnight. Alternatively, you can use frozen raspberries straight away.
- The next day, add the frozen fruit to a blender. A crushed-ice (pulse) setting works best.
- Break down the fruit, then pour in the cream or almond milk and blend for about 1 minute until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the finished ice cream straight into chilled bowls and serve. Tip: pop the bowls in the fridge beforehand so the ice cream doesn't melt too quickly. If you like, stir in a little unsweetened cocoa powder after blending.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 230 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| of which sugar | 12 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I make this without a blender?
A high-powered blender is ideal, as it turns frozen fruit into a smooth, creamy mixture. A regular stick blender is less suitable, since the frozen fruit is very hard.
Can I use a vegan alternative instead of cream?
Yes — almond milk is already listed as an alternative to cream. The result will be a little lighter and less creamy.
How long does the ice cream keep?
It tastes best fresh. You can freeze any leftovers in an airtight container and let them soften briefly before serving.
What other fruits work well in this recipe?
The basic recipe is easy to vary — try strawberries, mango or blueberries.
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