Lots of mocha flavor and a generous portion of crunchy chocolate pieces star in this creamy banana-based ice cream that’s secretly healthy and doesn’t even require an ice cream maker!
I come bearing the best news of the week today: It’s FRIDAY.
And this is an ICE CREAM kinda fun-day Friday because gosh, this has been a looooong week and I’m more than ready to kick it back tonight with a bowlful of this ice cream and a stackful of new cookbooks that I got at the beginning of this week that I STILL have yet to even look through.
Clearly, I’m a total party animal when it comes to Friday nights. Aheeeem.
Oh, I’ve also got some worst news of the week if you’d care to hear it: (either way, I’ll probably tell you)
I’m sunburned. My back and shoulders are literally FRIED and I’d hazard to guess that that would be thanks to working a double-shift at my lifeguard job on Wednesday and having to stand out in the broiling 800-degree skin-frying sun for 1-1/2 hours straight with no breaks.
Trust me though, that was definitely not a boring 5 million hours. All the kids are out of school here now and I’m pretty sure they don’t have a care in the world. Meaning they break the rules and no matter how many times you blow your whistle and yell at them to stop-hanging-on-the-slides-for-gosh-sakes or quit-dunking-your-friend-underwater they’ll probably do it again.
I think I need a louder whistle, a scarier yelling voice, and a sun-blocking umbrella permanently fastened to my back.
An endless supply of this ice cream would just be the icing on the cake too, uhh if you know what I mean.
Speaking of which, let’s talk about this ice cream that I’m so freakin’ psyched about.
There’s coffee. There’s banana. There’s chocolate and even MORE chocolate. All wrapped up in a big ‘ol creamy scoop of frozen heaven.
Oh, heaaaaaavens. So darn C-R-E-A-M-Y but at the same time loaded with bits of perfectly crunchy chocolate.
Texture-lover’s dream in one scoop!
Oh, and did I mention that whole no-churn PLUS made-nearly-completely-from-bananas business?
Yes, I’m serious. This is totally that “magic ice cream” everyone’s talking about! Mostly-healthy, super-easy, ultra-skinny + an extra dash of awesome. 😉
Seriously, if no one spilled the beans, NOBODY would ever guess that that this ice cream is secretly the healthy, make-your-skin-glow kinda summer treat. Do those even exist? They sure as heck do now.
For real, friends, a scoop of this ultra-awesome ice cream would make your Friday in awesome ways.
You might even be inclined to lick the bowl clean.
But uhhhh, you did not hear that from me. I try to set a good example in the manners department and hey, that’s what closets are for right?!
Commence LICKING. ♥
Skinny Mocha Banana Crunch Ice Cream
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Ingredients
- 5 medium bananas cut into 1-in chunks and frozen
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 3/4 cup strong-brewed coffee
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate
Instructions
- Place bananas, yogurt, coffee, sugar, and cocoa in a food processor. Process on high speed until mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides if necessary. Stir in chopped chocolate.
- Transfer ice cream to a 2-qt container and freeze until firm, about 2-3 hours.
Notes
You’ve gotta try these Chocolate-Dipped Vanilla Pudding Popsicles next! Seriously.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Oh this is just what I need on this rainy Friday, Sarah! This ice cream sounds amazing! I love the mocha and banana combo. Sounds so perfect and lighter with the yogurt instead of heavy cream. Gorgeous pictures, too!
Sarah says
Thanks for the photo love and for the kind words, Gayle! Hope you’re having an awesome weekend, friend!
Joanne says
Oh no to sunburn!! I’m going to have to advocate for a higher SPF sunscreen…and definitely an umbrella! This ice cream sounds scrumdiddlyumptious! BONUS that it’s good for you too.
Sarah says
Haha totally yes to both of those suggestions! Thanks for all the ice cream love too, girl! xoxo
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
This looks delicious!! Can you believe I have never made my own ice cream?? I know, crazy right!! I am going to have to remedy that with this recipe! 🙂
Sarah says
You should definitely start with this recipe, Renee! Seriously the easiest ice cream ever!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Love all the textures here! Pinning 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks for the pin love, Medha!
Heather - Butter & Burlap says
Ok, so I got the perfect solution… ditch the whistle and go with an air horn! Much more effective, AND I bet they’ll straighten up REAL quick, lol. Oh, and this ice cream?! All the flavors going on in there?! Hello, delicious! Great recipe, have a good weekend! (Be sure to Aloe up!)
Sarah says
*slaps hand on forehead* Why didn’t I think of that?? Genius idea and I love it. 😀 Thanks for the sweet words, Heather! Have a great weekend. xoxo
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Oh no, hope your sunburn heals up soon! This gorgeous ice cream is the best way to beat the heat! It looks so creamy and delicious! The mocha banana chocolate combo sounds incredible and skinny too? Yes please!
Sarah says
Oh, I’m totally using my sunburn as an excuse to eat more ice cream. LOL. Makes sense right?? 😉
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Oh wow Sarah! I can tell just from the color of this ice cream that it tastes amazing! I can never resist banana, coffee, and chocolate. Hope your sunburn gets better in a hurry. 🙂
Sarah says
Totally a trio of flavors made in heaven for sure right?? Thanks Christin!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
Hearing it’s Friday is definitely the best news of the week!! This ice cream looks divine, love the flavours going on and that it doesn’t need an ice cream machine because even though I’ve wanted one for 5 years, I STILL haven’t got round to actually buying one 🙁 🙁 too much grown up boring stuff to pay for!!
Sarah says
No-churn ice cream is always a winner in my book, but YES girl! You totally need to get an IC maker for the summer!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
Love this ice cream! Chocolate and banana is definitely one of the best flavour combos! Wish I had a few scoops of this right now!! 😀
Sarah says
Thanks Jess! Hope you’re having a nice weekend!
Amanda Brooks says
This looks delicious!! It’s 95 degrees in DC right now, I NEED AN EXTRA LARGE SCOOP OF IT PRONTO! 🙂 I have all the ingredients already, so I may have to make it today!
Sarah says
Oh my gosh, that is hot! You definitely need more than XXL one scoop of this ice cream, Amanda!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
Oh my goodness this ice cream looks fantastic! I love the banana with the chocolatey flavor! It’s super hot out here lately so this would hit the spot
Sarah says
Thanks so much Shelby! This ice cream sounds right up your alley!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Oh yum! This ice cream looks absolutely delicious. I am seriously drooling over threes stunning images. Beautifully refreshing share!
Sarah says
Thanks Anu! Hope you have a great weekend!
Ashley says
Ugh sunburn is awful. I burn soooo easily so I stay inside a lot during summer! haha Hope it gets better soon!
And this ice cream looks fantastic. Yay for Friday!
Sarah says
Ughhhh we both have the same summer problem, Ashley! I swear, the sun hates me! LOL.
Marty says
Oh man, I’m such a sucker for everything in this recipe.. damn! I mean darn.. I’ll be trying this out tonight, and of course the pictures are great as well. Tantalizingly done, Sarah 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Marty! Let me know how this ice cream turns out!
Kennedy Cole@KCole's Creative Corner says
This looks delicious! I love ice creams that don’t even require an ice cream maker!
I recently made a cooking and baking blog, too.
http://kcolescreativecorner.com
I would greatly appreciate it if you would check it out!
Thanks so much!
Sarah says
Thank you for stopping by Kennedy! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. 🙂
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
I love that you can make ice cream with bananas! Love the touch of vanilla yogurt too!
Sarah says
It really is a “magic” ice cream in that regard!