Instant Banana Soft Serve + Berry Option
The most insanely delicious, ultra creamy banana soft serve, made with just five simple ingredients in five minutes!
The secret ingredient is instant pudding mix and I have included a lower calorie, refreshing berry option as well! If you’re craving something sweet, or a healthier version of ice cream, give this one a try! {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Friendly}
🍨Base Ingredients
2 medium/large frozen bananas, sliced and frozen OR 1 cup of frozen berries for a lower calorie version.
1/2 cup of Cool Whip. I used reduced fat and this is what the nutritional information is calculated with.
2 tablespoons instant cheesecake pudding mix. Sub with your favorite flavor! Use sugar-free, if preferred.
A pinch of sea salt. Sweet and salty? Yes, please!
3-4 tbsp. of milk. Add more as needed but for the thickest, most ice cream-like consistency, try to stick to just 3 tablespoons. I used Fairlife milk, a plant-based milk may result in a thinner consistency.
1-2 scoops of vanilla or unflavored protein powder, optional. I tested with and without protein powder and I did prefer it without!
My personal favorite combination is banana slices, whipped cream, chopped walnuts and a drizzle of caramel!
🍦Toppings / Add-Ins
Cinnamon
Banana slices
Caramel topping
Whipped cream
Dark chocolate chips (I love on the berry version)
Brown sugar (delicious on the banana version)
Nutella
Chopped walnuts
Cocoa powder
Vanilla Extract
👩🍳Step-By-Step Instructions
A powerful blender or food processor definitely works best for this recipe. If you have one, you might be able to get away with less milk and a more “ice cream like” consistency.
Add all base ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and well-combined, stopping and scraping down the sides to incorporate all the ingredients. If using a food processor, try switching between pulsing and blending. If the blender gets stuck, add a splash of milk. The consistency is definitely best if you can stick to just 1/4 cup, though!
Divide into two servings. Top with you favorite toppings and enjoy! Best if consumed immediately.
Full recipe at link in bio: ModeratelyMessyRD.com
-> search “banana” or “soft serve”
Full nutritional info for both recipes, too.
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