Banana Ice Recipe
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.
- 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.
Keywords: banana ice, banana ice cubes, iced coffee addition, plant-based milk ice cubes, healthy iced coffee, smoothie cubes
Find it online: https://cookedbycleo.com/banana-ice-recipe/
