Introduction

This Banana Ice recipe is a simple and delicious way to add natural sweetness and creaminess to your iced coffee or smoothies. Made with just a few ingredients, it transforms ripe bananas into flavorful ice cubes that melt slowly, enhancing your drinks with a gentle hint of banana and cinnamon.

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Ingredients

1 medium banana (3.5 ounces / 100 grams)
1/2 cup plant-based milk of choice (4 ounces / 118 grams)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, but quite delicious)

Instructions

Step 1: Choose a ripe banana for the best flavor. Add the banana, plant-based milk, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar to a blender.
Step 2: Blend for 60 to 90 seconds. This thorough blending helps dissolve the sugar and ensures the mixture is smooth without any banana chunks.
Step 3: Continue blending until the texture is thick and smooth, similar to heavy cream.
Step 4: Pour the banana milk mixture evenly into two ice cube trays. Smaller cubes will melt faster into your drink.
Step 5: Freeze for at least six hours or overnight for best results.
Step 6: When ready to serve, add the frozen banana ice cubes to a glass and pour over your favorite cold brew coffee or any iced beverage.

Tips & Variations

Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and enhanced flavor.
Try substituting brown sugar with maple syrup or agave for a different sweetness profile.
For a fruity twist, blend strawberries instead of bananas following the same process.
Use a creamy plant-based milk like oat or almond milk for richer ice cubes.

Storage

Store the banana ice cubes in the freezer in ice cube trays or an airtight container for up to two weeks. Use them directly from the freezer by adding them to cold drinks; no thawing needed. The flavor and texture are best when fresh but still delicious after a couple of weeks.

How to Serve

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Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular dairy milk instead of plant-based milk?

Yes, regular dairy milk works well if you prefer it. The recipe is flexible and will still produce creamy, flavorful banana ice cubes.

What if I don’t have a blender?

A blender is recommended to achieve the smooth texture without banana chunks. If you don’t have one, mash the banana very finely and whisk it thoroughly with the milk, cinnamon, and sugar before freezing, though the texture will not be as smooth.

Banana Ice Recipe

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A simple and refreshing Banana Ice recipe that transforms ripe bananas and plant-based milk into smooth, creamy ice cubes perfect for cooling down your iced coffee with a naturally sweet and cinnamon-infused flavor.

Author: Cleo
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Yield: Approximately 16 small ice cubes (from two standard trays) 1x
Category: Beverage
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Banana Ice Ingredients

1 medium banana (3.5 ounces / 100 grams), ripe
1/2 cup plant-based milk of choice (4 ounces / 118 grams)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, but recommended)

Instructions

Prepare ingredients: Choose a ripe banana, as the riper it is, the sweeter and more flavorful your Banana Ice will be. Gather your plant-based milk, ground cinnamon, and optional brown sugar.
Blend mixture: Add the banana, plant-based milk, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar into a blender. Blend continuously for 60 to 90 seconds to ensure the sugar dissolves completely and to create a smooth, lump-free mixture.
Check texture: The texture should be thick and smooth, comparable to heavy cream. If needed, blend a little longer until this consistency is achieved.
Pour into trays: Pour the blended banana mixture evenly into two ice cube trays. The small size of the cubes will help them melt faster when used in iced coffee.
Freeze: Place the trays in the freezer for at least six hours or overnight until completely frozen.
Serve: Pop the Banana Ice cubes into a glass and pour over your favorite cold brew coffee for a deliciously chilled drink.
Variation idea: For a fruity twist, try the strawberry ice variation by blending strawberries instead of bananas as noted in the recipe notes.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and flavor.
Brown sugar is optional but adds a deeper sweetness and richness.
Small ice cubes created in trays melt faster and cool drinks quickly.
Can be used to enhance iced coffees or smoothies for a fruity, creamy chill.
Variation: Substitute bananas with strawberries to make strawberry ice cubes for a different fruity flavor.

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