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Home » Dessert » Healthy Coconut Strawberry Banana “Ice Cream”

Healthy Coconut Strawberry Banana “Ice Cream”

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February 24, 2017 By Sara 48 Comments

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Let’s talk about this Healthy Coconut Strawberry Banana “Ice Cream” shall we! This is so easy to make using frozen Strawberries, Bananas, and some Coconut Milk Powder to keep it Dairy Free.

Honestly this tastes just like Ice Cream but without all the guilt!

Healthy Coconut Strawberry Banana "Ice Cream" made Dairy Free! This is so smooth, creamy, and delicious!

I have a habit of freezing my fruit when it starts getting a bit too ripe. I don’t like letting anything go to waste, so I freeze it up and use it for my smoothies in the morning.

One day as I was pulling out some frozen Bananas for my morning smoothie I got to thinking… ‘hey, I bet I could make a healthy dessert using some of this frozen fruit’!

Healthy Coconut Strawberry Banana "Ice Cream" made Dairy Free! This is so smooth, creamy, and delicious!
Healthy Coconut Strawberry Banana "Ice Cream" made Dairy Free! This is so smooth, creamy, and delicious!

So I added some frozen Bananas, frozen Strawberries, and some Coconut Milk Powder to my food processor to blend up!

Now Coconut Milk Powder is perfect to use for this yummy dessert. I thought about using regular Coconut Milk, but I knew if I did that it would melt the frozen fruit too fast.

I actually found this yummy Coconut Milk Powder online. It’s great because it’s Organic, Non-GMO, and hey it’s a Superfood!

If you’d like to purchase this you can do so through the link here>>>>> Coconut Milk Powder

Now after your food processor has mixed everything up, it will have the consistency of soft serve Ice Cream.

If you want it a little harder, just add it to a freezer container and put it in the freezer for about an hour.

I topped this with some Coconut Flakes for a little more Coconut flavor.

Healthy Coconut Strawberry Banana "Ice Cream" made Dairy Free! This is so smooth, creamy, and delicious!

This is simply one of the best healthiest desserts I think I’ve ever made.

Oh and it’s kid approved, or should I say teenager approved! I keep forgetting my son is no longer a kid and is now a teenager.

Anyway, he loves this yummy dessert!

Healthy Coconut Strawberry Banana "Ice Cream" made Dairy Free! This is so smooth, creamy, and delicious!

If you try this Healthy Coconut Strawberry Banana “Ice Cream” recipe let me know what you think! Leave a comment below, rate it, share it on social media, or take a picture and tag it #tastefulventure on Instagram! I LOVE seeing what you guys come up with. 🙂

Cheers!

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4.7 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Tastefulventure
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 3 frozen Banana sliced
  • 1 cup frozen Strawberries
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Milk Powder
  • Unsweetened Coconut Flakes for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a Food Processor or high speed blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. This will be the consistency of soft serve ice cream, if you want it harder, freeze in a freezer container for an hour before serving.
  4. Sprinkle with Coconut Flakes
  5. Enjoy!

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  1. Lisa

    February 26, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    Is there a substitute for the Coconut Milk Powder that I can use?

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    • Sara

      March 1, 2017 at 9:01 pm

      Coconut Milk Powder works best for this, however if you’re in a pinch and don’t have any, you could omit this. You would lose out on the Coconut flavor though.

      Reply
    • Marci

      May 16, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      I use frozen fruit all the time for my smoothies & if I make more than a glass full (which happens all the time), then I pour into a container & refreeze it… it’s normally just enough for a late night treat!! Yum!

      Reply
  2. Tina

    March 27, 2017 at 2:35 am

    What do you mean by 3 frozen banana slices?

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    • Sara

      March 27, 2017 at 7:17 am

      I pre sliced 3 frozen Bananas and then put them in the freezer. When they are sliced up it’s easier to mix them into the food processor.

      Reply
      • Tina Raymond

        March 27, 2017 at 7:36 am

        Ah. Okies. So three whole bananas ? sliced before adding to blender
        Thank you
        That makes a lot more sense than three slices of banana which is what I read. Doh!

        Reply
        • Sara

          March 27, 2017 at 8:30 am

          😀

          Reply
  3. CM

    March 30, 2017 at 7:19 am

    I have found my blender won’t blend unless there is liquid to get these moving, so would you then use coconut milk instead?

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    • Sara

      March 30, 2017 at 5:14 pm

      You could try adding a little at a time, but you may need to re-freeze.

      Reply
    • NoraBrooks

      May 7, 2018 at 8:02 pm

      I had skme leftover coconut milk that I used in this recipe. It waz good. I would call it more of a sherbet. It froze well and was equally good gthe second time around.

      ★★★★

      Reply
  4. Lana

    April 10, 2017 at 4:51 am

    I’ve been spending too much time looking at dairy-free/vegan “nicecream” recipes, but yours looks like one of the best yet! Definitely going to give it a try 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Jennifer

    April 17, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    We are doing dairy-free for our ice cream loving three year old and this recipe is perfect! I can’t wait to try it!

    ★★★★

    Reply
  6. PAQUI BERENGUER ALBERO

    June 19, 2017 at 9:13 am

    Excuse me: 3 bananas or 3 slices?

    Reply
    • Sara

      June 19, 2017 at 6:12 pm

      Sorry for any confusion, 3 Bananas sliced and frozen.

      Reply
  7. Nancy

    June 20, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    Could I use protein powder instead of coconut milk powder?

    Reply
    • Sara

      June 21, 2017 at 7:43 am

      Hey Nancy, you could certainly give that a try! Let me know how it turns out.

      Reply
  8. Lindsey

    June 28, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    Could I use coconut extract instead of the coconut milk powder? I want to make this tonight (or super soon) and have a feeling I won’t be able to find coconut milk powder in my super small town! Thanks 🙂

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    • Sara

      June 28, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      Hey Lindsey, That should work – not sure the ratio to use though. Maybe just add until you like the flavor of it:)

      Reply
      • Lindsey

        June 29, 2017 at 9:37 am

        I tried it, I had to throw some flaked coconut in there too because someone in my house used my extract and I didn’t know it so didn’t have much left. I had to add a little almond milk to make it the right consistency but it was SOOOOO good

        Reply
        • Sara

          June 29, 2017 at 10:27 pm

          So glad that worked out for you!! 🙂

          Reply
  9. Kay Jemison

    July 26, 2017 at 10:22 am

    I would love to try this SOON!! Have you ever tried to freeze your coconut milk in ice cube trays and use that along with the strawberries and bananas? Makes my mouth water!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Sara

      July 26, 2017 at 10:36 am

      Hi Kay, No I haven’t tried freezing Coconut Milk yet. That’s a great idea, I’ll have to give it a try! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Ole

    July 27, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    Although it looks delicious, and i’m sure it taste good, keep in mind, Fruits are not as healthy, as they’re made out to be! It is just Sugar, the Vitamins and Minerals you can get elsewhere!

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    • Sara

      July 30, 2017 at 10:48 am

      Hey Ole, this is made to be a healthy alternative to regular ice cream, in which it is! If it’s not for you then you don’t have to eat it. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sue

        February 19, 2018 at 6:17 pm

        Sara in your response to Ole I do feel your words a healthy alternative is not correct based on the sugars in fruit the correct term would be non-dairy alternative not healthy alternative. You do realize that someone with diabetes this is not a healthy alternative. Ole was trying to be informative the remark you do not have to eat it I’m sure she’s aware of this (catty remark) was the emoji suppose to soften the remark!

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        • Sara

          February 19, 2018 at 7:33 pm

          Hey Sue, in my opinion it is a healthy alternative. If someone is diabetic, then they can make the decision on whether or not they can eat this. Hmmm… not sure why you thought my remark was catty? I’m nothing but polite and professional to everyone that stops by to leave a comment. Thank you for stopping by, have a great day! 🙂

          Reply
          • Melissa

            September 1, 2018 at 12:26 pm

            Oh my goodness, people really troll around food blogs?! ? Don’t people know how to keep scrolling and go about their day?! In any case, I’m so excited to try this! Healthy, not healthy, sugar, no sugar, I won’t be losing any sleep. This looks delish!! ☺️ <——totally genuine emoji!

          • Sara

            September 2, 2018 at 12:29 pm

            Haha, yes I agree Melissa! Let me know how you like it! 🙂

        • Nicole

          April 27, 2018 at 8:54 pm

          Hi Sue I just wanted to make you aware that while there is a lot of sugar in fruit it is almost completely canceled out due to the fiber in them as well. Fruit is extremely healthy and because of the fiber the sugar in fruit won’t make your blood sugar spike and then drop like a candy bar would.

          Reply
        • Kristin

          June 21, 2018 at 10:54 am

          Fruit is healthy despite the fact that it contains sugars. You should google the Medical Medium. He has great advice and information about the healing properties of fruits and vegetables.

          Reply
  11. Jen

    February 3, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    I picked up some coconut milk powder at whole foods. I’m going to try it tomorrow. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Sara

      February 4, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      Awesome Jen! Let me know how you like it:)

      Reply
  12. Pegi

    March 3, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    Can I use a blender instead of a food processor?

    Reply
    • Sara

      March 4, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Hi Pegi, a high speed blender blender should work just fine.

      Reply
  13. Robim

    March 31, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    Thank you for the recipe. IMO fruit in moderation is healthy for you. I would much prefer to get my nutrients from whole foods than from a bottle. Healthy doesn’t mean it is good for 100% of the people. Everyone needs to take responsibility for their own health needs.

    Reply
  14. Daniela

    July 27, 2018 at 1:19 am

    Hi.. which food processor do you use?
    I bought one not too long ago and it doesn’t really work well with frozen fruit 🙁
    Or am I supposed to let the fruit thaw out for a bit!

    Reply
    • Sara

      July 27, 2018 at 2:08 pm

      Hi Daniela, I used a Cuisinart DLC 10SY Pro Classic 7 Cup Food Processor it works really great!

      Reply
  15. Annie

    August 12, 2018 at 12:17 am

    Hi Sara! Just tried the healthy “ice cream” tonight! It came out fantastic and I’m not a good cook. Next time I will halve the recipe because I have a 4 cup food processor. I had too much food in it so I had to take some out. Also, I took the cut up fruit out of the freezer and immediately processed it. I had to use extra coconut milk powder and also added coconut milk about 1/4 c because everything was too frozen. It was very delicious though. My husband loved it! Next time, tomorrow night, I will include chunks of stevia sweetened chocolate in the food processor to see how it tastes with chocolate chips.
    Thank you for such a simple and foolproof recipe!

    ★★★★★

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    • Sara

      August 13, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      Thank you so much Annie for the great review! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Vanessa

    August 20, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    THis looks so good! Does it keep long?

    Reply
    • Sara

      August 21, 2018 at 11:49 am

      Well it doesn’t usually last long in our house, lol! But if stored in an air tight freezer container it will be good up to a week.

      Reply
  17. Jacq

    February 23, 2019 at 10:40 am

    Have you tried other fruits? My husband is allergic to bananas but I want to make this recipe so bad. Any recommendations?

    Reply
    • Sara

      February 25, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      This would work well with any type of fruit:)

      Reply
  18. CD

    May 8, 2020 at 5:52 pm

    When we have tried making ice cream with coconut milk & frozen fruit in our VitaMix leftovers turn really hard & chunky when frozen overnight. Will the powder keep it from doing that?

    Reply
  19. Yvonne

    June 9, 2020 at 11:46 am

    This sounds really good. I really miss ice cream since I can not tolerate dairy any longer. Looking forward to trying this alternative. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Sara

      June 10, 2020 at 10:12 am

      It’s definitely a great alternative and so yummy! I hope you love it:)

      Reply
  20. Janet

    February 7, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    Wow! Thank you so much for this recipe! I’m on an elimination diet (of sorts) and really needed a treat! I used about 1/4 can coconut cream instead of the powder. And topped it with toasted almonds. It is so creamy and delicious! I’ll make this again and again. Many thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Sara

      February 9, 2021 at 9:22 am

      So glad you liked it Janet!

      Reply

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