Have you ever smelled caramelized bananas roasting in the oven? I can’t even begin to describe the smell. Pure heaven! Introducing my new favorite dairy free ice cream: Roasted Banana Ice Cream.This recipe has been on my mind for over a year ago. And yesterday I finally made it. All I can say is “WHOA!” I do believe that I have a new favorite dairy free ice cream. My mouth is watering just thinking about it right now.
I came across this recipe for a roasted banana ice cream over a year. I filed it in the back of my mind to make for later. And since the weather has been super amazing and since I had a huge pile of extra ripe bananas on the counter, it was time to try it.
I love when recipes exceed my expectations. This is hands down the richest and creamiest dairy free ice cream that I have made. Creamy coconut milk mixed with bananas caramelized with coconut sugar = sooooooo good! I had no idea how amazing roasted bananas could be. I’m already thinking of more recipes to use them in.
This is not a fancy looking ice cream. The ingredient list is simple. And the process is fun- especially watching the coconut sugar and coconut oil caramelize around the bananas. Oh, did I mention the smell?
I have personally found that I like the texture of dairy free ice cream when I add a titch of grass fed gelatin to it. This step is totally optional but totally worth it. It makes the ice cream less “icy.” I like to make the mixture the night before to give it ample time to completely cool.
I’m a purist when it comes to my ice cream. No extra toppings or sauces. But if you feel inspired, I bet this ice cream would be amazing with some roasted nuts or chocolate chips. Kind of like a nice slice of banana bread.
So next time you have some super ripe bananas, remember what I said about the smell of caramelizing bananas. You will be hooked!
xo,
Katja
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Roasted Banana Ice Cream (dairy free)
- Yield: 1 and 1/2 quarts 1x
Ingredients
- 5 ripe bananas, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 6 tbsp coconut sugar (like this)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (like this), melted
- 2 tsp gelatin (like this) (optional)
- 1/4 cup water (optional)
- 3 cups full fat coconut milk (where to get BPA free coconut milk)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp unrefined salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400’F.
- Spread sliced bananas into a 9×12 baking dish. Drizzle on melted coconut oil and sprinkle on coconut sugar. Toss to evenly coat.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bananas are browned and the liquid is bubbling. Be sure to stir the bananas one time halfway through baking.
- FOR OPTIONAL GELATIN: While bananas are baking, place 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over the surface and allow to soften for at least 10 minutes.
- Once bananas are done, place coconut milk, vanilla, and salt into a blender. Add the gelatin mixture. Then scrape in the entire pan of roasted bananas and bubbly juices. Blend until completely smooth. Place in fridge to cool completely- best overnight.
- Pour into ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Serve immediately as soft serve. OR place into freezer safe container and freeze until firm enough to scoop. (I like to firmly press a piece of parchment paper over the top of ice cream to help avoid freezer burn.)
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