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3-Flavors Fruit Ice Cream: No-Churn, Healthy & Quick

Total time: 10 minutes + freezing time
Difficulty: Low
Serves: 6-8
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This 3-Flavors Fruit Ice Cream is the ultimate summer treat—creamy, healthy, and ready in minutes with no ice cream maker needed! Made with just bananas, your favorite plant-based milk, and natural add-ins like strawberries and cocoa, this no-churn dessert is a game-changer. Whether you're dairy-free, low on time, or simply craving a refreshing frozen treat, this one’s for you.

What Is 3-Flavors Fruit Ice Cream?

This no-churn ice cream uses frozen bananas as the creamy base, blended into a smooth, soft-serve texture. Each flavor variation—plain banana, strawberry banana, and chocolate banana—is created from the same base with simple, wholesome add-ins. Think of it as a cross between classic soft serve and a smoothie bowl, but served scoop-style.

Why Everyone Will Love This Recipe

  • Naturally sweetened with bananas and honey—no refined sugar.
  • Three flavors in one batch: banana, strawberry, and chocolate.
  • No ice cream maker needed—just a blender!
  • Dairy-free and gluten-free—perfect for all diets.
  • Fun for kids and adults alike, and easy enough to make any day of the week.

Cooking Tips

  1. Use ripe bananas: The more brown spots, the sweeter and creamier your ice cream.
  2. Freeze banana slices flat on a baking sheet so they don’t clump.
  3. Add liquid gradually to keep the mixture thick and scoopable.
  4. Use a high-speed blender or food processor for best texture.
  5. Serve immediately for a soft-serve feel, or freeze briefly for a firmer scoop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Fresh Fruit Instead of Frozen?

No. For a creamy, scoopable texture, you’ll need to freeze the fruit before blending.

What Milk Works Best?

Any plant-based milk works—almond, oat, soy, or coconut. Just use unsweetened for better control over sweetness.

Can I Replace Honey?

Yes! Swap it with maple syrup, agave, or leave it out entirely if your bananas are sweet enough.

Can I Add Other Flavors?

Definitely! Try peanut butter, vanilla extract, mango, blueberries, or even mint for fun variations.

Can Kids Help Make This Ice Cream?

Absolutely! This recipe is perfect for kids. They’ll love choosing their flavors, adding ingredients to the blender, and watching it transform into ice cream. Just supervise blending and slicing.

How to Freeze

If you’d like to prep ahead, freeze the banana slices and strawberries separately in zip-top bags for up to 3 months. Blend each batch fresh when you're ready to enjoy.

How to Store

Transfer any leftovers into an airtight container. Store in the freezer for up to 1 week. Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving to soften for scooping.

Ingredients

Ripe bananas
7
plant-based milk
3 tbsp
honey (or maple syrup)
3 tbsp
Frozen strawberries
1 cup
Unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp

How To Make 3-Flavors Fruit Ice Cream

Prep the Fruit:
Peel the bananas, slice them, and freeze on a tray for 2–3 hours or until firm.

Make the Banana Base:

Blend 2 frozen bananas with 1 tablespoon milk and 1 tablespoon honey until creamy. Scoop into a bowl—this is your banana flavor.

Make the Strawberry Flavor:
Blend 2 frozen bananas, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon milk, and a handful of frozen strawberries until smooth. Scoop into a second bowl.

Make the Chocolate Flavor:
Blend 2 frozen bananas, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon milk, and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder until smooth. Scoop into a third bowl.

Serve:
Enjoy immediately as soft serve, or freeze for 30–60 minutes for firmer scoops.

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