This healthy strawberry ice cream contains only four ingredients! It’s vegan, dairy-free, sugar-free, and full of flavor.
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Can you believe the delicious dessert in the photo above has no added sugar?
This Healthy 4-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream uses just fruit and a touch of vanilla extract, yet it achieves a creamy soft-serve texture. The secret is frozen bananas, which give the ice cream body and sweetness without any added sugar.
I’ve been making banana-based ice creams for years and have refined the technique. To get the best texture, follow the processing tips described in my guide on making perfect sugar-free banana ice cream; those steps are referenced in the recipe below.
Healthy 4-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream
Dessert
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Ingredients
- 3 very ripe medium bananas, frozen
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, frozen
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pitted dates soaked in water for 60 minutes
- Vanilla Roasted Strawberries optional
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth, scraping the sides as needed. Start pulsing to break up the frozen fruit, then increase speed and process until the mixture becomes creamy and soft-serve in texture. If the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or plant-based milk to help it blend.
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Serve immediately for soft-serve consistency, or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer scoopable texture. Let sit a few minutes at room temperature before scooping if hardened.
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Optionally, top with vanilla roasted strawberries or fresh sliced strawberries for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are estimates based on the ingredients used. Accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols may have been excluded from total carbohydrate counts.
With this simple recipe, you’ll transform fresh fruit and frozen bananas:
into a plain, creamy treat…
or dress it up with vanilla roasted strawberries for an extra-special finish.
Enjoy this naturally sweet, sugar-free dessert any time you want a creamy, healthier alternative to traditional ice cream.