Almond Milk Ice Cream

Published: Jul 13, 2021 · Modified: Jul 13, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

Whip up a batch of this Almond Milk Ice Cream for a refreshing chilled dessert. This banana nice cream recipe is dairy-free, ultra creamy, and delicious!

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You only need 3 ingredients to make this delicious banana and almond milk nice cream recipe. If you’re willing to put in more effort, though, this Vegan Fat Elvis Ice Cream is definitely worth it! But if you like simple recipes—and are craving fruit—here are some of my favorite recipes for strawberry and peach ice creams!

I ramped up the sweetness in my ice cream by adding almonds and chocolate chips. Chocolate chips and almonds are optional ingredients, but I recommend adding them—they’re so delicious with the banana flavor!

This Almond Milk Ice Cream recipe is…

• Dairy-free
• Naturally gluten-free 
• Made with 3 ingredients
• Kid-friendly

How to Make Almond Milk Ice Cream 

1. Start by dicing your banana into cubes and freezing them. The bananas have to be frozen hard. 
2. Toss frozen bananas in a food processor and add the nut butter and almond milk. Turn on and process together for 1–2 minutes. 
3. Scrape the sides of the food processor. Continue to process and add milk a teaspoon at a time if the ice cream seems too thick. 
4. Once blended, pour ice cream into bowls, then top with almonds and chocolate chips if you want. 
5. Serve and enjoy!

Tips & Tricks for Almond Milk Ice Cream 

Food Processor 

Make sure to use a food processor. I have found that a blender will not blend your bananas well enough, unless it is a high-powered blender. You will find that a blender can’t get the texture quite right. 

Frozen Bananas 

You have to start preparing this recipe with fully frozen diced bananas. If your bananas are not fully frozen, you will end up with a gummy, soupy mixture that doesn’t have the texture or feel of ice cream. 

Variations to Almond Milk Ice Cream

Nut Butter 

Use any type of nut butter you would like—cashew butter, peanut butter, etc. Just swap out the almond butter in the recipe for the nut butter flavor of your choice!

Plant-Based Milk 

If you don’t want to use almond milk, feel free to replace it with any milk you prefer. Even a Lactaid-style milk will work if you are okay with dairy. 

Toppings 

Feel free to add on your favorite ice cream toppings! Sprinkles, drizzle of hot fudge, caramel sauce, etc—any and all are welcome on top of this delicious frozen dessert. Of course, if you prefer it plain, you can skip the toppings! 

Almond Milk Ice Cream FAQs

Can I save the ice cream for later? 

You will want to eat this nice cream right after you make it! The texture will become harder in the freezer, so I recommend only making this ice cream right before you plan to eat it. You can store your leftover ice cream in the freezer, but just know that its texture will be firmer. 

Can I sweeten this ice cream? 

If this ice cream isn’t sweet enough for you, feel free to add in some maple syrup, agave, or artificial sweetener of your choice. Taste, and then add more sweetener if needed. 

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