Now you can say yes to ice cream any time of day with this healthy summer dessert for kids. All you really need is a few large ripe bananas to make this yummy and healthy summer treat.
You’ll also need a blender (or food processor) and a freezer-safe container. But you’ll need no dairy, no eggs, and no ice cream machine—phew!Ready to dive into one of your new favorite easy recipes for kids? Here’s everything you need to know for making one of the best summer desserts for kids—DIY ice cream!
Step 1: Freezing & Blending
If you’re always on the lookout for healthy snacks for kids, you’re going to love this ice cream recipe! Of all the summer snack ideas, this one may be the easiest to make. Like lots of healthy snacks for kids, this recipe starts with bananas as your base. Bananas are naturally sweet and creamy, and freezing them turns them into the perfect ingredient for a healthy, dairy-free ice cream option. For best results, peel and chop bananas before freezing. Ideally, freeze them for at least 2 hours. Then, it’s time to blend. Toss your frozen bananas—4 bananas will make plenty—and a Tbsp. of water or milk (dairy-free or not) in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, pausing to scrape down the edges of the blender when needed. Helpful hint: Add another splash of milk if your ingredients in this easy recipe for kids are not blending easily! Also, make sure not to overblend or you’ll end up with a puree on your hands.Step 2: Customizing
Whether you want to recreate your kids’ favorite classic ice cream flavor or make an original and unique flavor to try together, be sure to make this summer snack idea your own! Maybe add a dash of vanilla extract and sea salt, toss in some mint flavor and chocolate chips, or mix in some peanut butter and cocoa powder for an extra yummy summer treat. Or use this healthy snack for kids to inspire healthy kids in your home by adding more fruit. Strawberries or cherries can make delicious ice cream flavors! Helpful hints:- You can blend a bit more after adding your ingredients for flavor, or simply mix them in.
- If you add extra fruit, choose fruits like berries and peaches that don’t have too much water. Too much water will prevent your homemade ice cream from freezing right.
- Sweeten up your icy summer treats with honey or maple syrup.
- For a tropical punch of flavor, use orange or pineapple juice instead of milk.
