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If you’re looking for a quick, healthy frozen treat that’s ultra creamy, naturally sweetened, and full of nourishing ingredients, this avocado and banana ice cream is a must-try! With just 4 simple ingredients—no ice cream maker required—you can blend up this dreamy soft-serve-style dessert right in your kitchen. It’s the perfect way to cool down and treat yourself (or your kids!) to something sweet, healthy, and so fun.
4-Ingredient Avocado & Banana Ice Cream – Dairy-Free!
If you’ve been searching for a healthy dessert that actually satisfies your sweet tooth and feels indulgent (without dairy or refined sugars), this is it. It’s:
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Naturally sweetened
- Packed with healthy fats and fruit
This easy, wholesome treat is one you’ll want to keep in your back pocket all summer long. It’s cool, creamy, and made with nourishing ingredients you can feel good about serving up on repeat.
What I love most? It’s just a few real-food ingredients—fruit, a little milk, and a natural sweetener. That’s it!
My kids love when I pull this out of the freezer on warm afternoons. It’s like a special dessert, but secretly packed with goodness (hello, avocado!).
We’ve played around with a few mix-ins—mini chocolate chips are always a hit—but the classic banana avocado combo is one we keep coming back to.
It’s kind of like soft-serve meets smoothie bowl, and it’s so fun to eat with a spoon!
Why you’ll love this avocado and banana ice cream
Made with real fruit – Ripe bananas and creamy avocado create the silkiest texture—no heavy cream needed.
Naturally sweetened – Honey or pure maple syrup gives just the right touch of sweetness, along with the sweetness from bananas.
Dairy-free & vegan – Perfect for anyone avoiding dairy (or just trying to sneak in some extra healthy fats).
Kid-approved frozen dessert – My kids love topping theirs with mini chocolate chips.
No fancy equipment – You just need a blender or food processor and a freezer-safe dish – easy peasy!
Ingredients you’ll need for homemade avocado ice cream
Scroll down to view the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions.
- Ripe bananas – the more ripe, the sweeter your ice cream!
- Ripe avocado – gives it that luscious, creamy texture
- Honey or maple syrup – choose your sweetener of choice
- Non-dairy milk – almond milk, oat, or coconut milk all work great!
And don’t forget your optional topping: mini chocolate chips. Highly recommended!
How to make avocado and banana ice cream
Step 1: Add the ripe bananas, avocado, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons of your non-dairy milk to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. If it needs help blending, add a little more milk until the texture is just right.
Step 2: Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan, small lined sheet pan, or freezer-safe container. Smooth it out with a spatula and cover.
Step 3: Let the ice cream freeze for 3–5 hours, or until it’s firm like soft serve.
Step 4: Use an ice cream scoop to dish it up into bowls. Top with mini chocolate chips and enjoy!
Watch me make this recipe
The full how to video can be watched below, or on my YouTube channel!
Pro tips for creamy homemade banana ice cream
- Use ripe fruit: Ripe bananas and ripe avocados will blend smoother and add the perfect sweetness.
- Add-ins: Swirl in peanut butter, mix in chopped nuts, or sprinkle on cacao nibs for extra fun.
- Want it scoopable faster? Freeze in individual silicone molds or ice cube trays and blend again when ready to serve.
More flavor ideas
When I look at the color of this dairy-free ice cream, my mind instantly goes to mint chocolate chip nice cream!
It’s already green, so here’s how to flavor it with mint & chocolate chips:
When blending, add a handful of fresh mint leaves or a few drops of mint extract along with the other ingredients. Once it’s smooth, stir in mini chocolate chips before freezing for that classic mint-chip crunch.
So fun and refreshing!
You can also get creative with other mix-ins:
- Peanut butter swirled in after blending
- A spoonful of cocoa powder for a chocolate banana twist
- A splash of vanilla extract for a softer flavor
- Sprinkle in coconut flakes for a tropical vibe
- Or confetti sprinkles always bring joy to the kids!
This recipe is super flexible, and you can easily adjust the flavors based on what your crew loves!
Serving ideas
This banana and avocado ice cream is delicious all on its own, but here are some fun ways to serve it:
- Topped with mini chocolate chips or shredded coconut
- Make a chocolate hard shell by melting chocolate chips with coconut oil and drizzling it on your frozen banana ice cream
- With a drizzle of peanut butter or melted dark chocolate
- Alongside fresh berries or mint leaves
- As a base for a nice cream sundae with!
Substitutions, optional variations & dietary adjustments
Below you’ll find a list of substitutions that will work well in this healthy ice cream recipe.
If you try something different out, please leave a comment below letting us all know how it turned out!
Ripe bananas – You can use fresh bananas or frozen bananas here. Using frozen bananas will help the ice cream freeze faster.
Avocado – Can’t use avocado? No worries, full-fat coconut milk will give you the healthy fats and creaminess you’re looking for in this silky smooth nice cream.
Maple syrup/honey – Other liquid sweeteners include date syrup or agave nectar.
Non-dairy milk – While we’re keeping this recipe dairy-free, you could use regular milk if that works for your family as well!
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Healthy Avocado & Banana Ice Cream – Dairy-Free!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or honey
- 2-4 tbsp non-dairy milk, Almond milk, oat, or coconut milk all work great!
Instructions
- Add the ripe bananas, avocado, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons of your non-dairy milk to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. If it needs help blending, add a little more milk until the texture is just right.
- Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan, small lined sheet pan, or freezer-safe container. Smooth it out with a spatula and cover.
- Let the ice cream freeze for 3–5 hours, or until it’s firm like soft serve.
- Use an ice cream scoop to dish it up into bowls. Top with mini chocolate chips and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If you try this creamy avocado nice cream recipe, I’d love it if you left a star rating and comment below letting me know how it turned out!
XO
Heather
