Rich brewed coffee and crunchy dark chocolate pieces star in this creamy coffee banana ice cream that’s entirely banana-based and doesn’t even require an ice cream maker!
Fully onboard the “nice cream” train now with no signs of ever going back. Can you blame me when scoops this dreamy are hanging out only steps away in my freezer??
Yes, the base of this ice cream is made entirely out of frozen bananas and it’s a thing of beauty. We’re also inviting a mess of chocolate + coffee to the party because hey, it’s only summer for a short while.
And if your freezer isn’t full of ice cream this good, you’re probably doing it wrong.
Don’t even bother asking, folks, you already KNOW we’re making this one no-churn today! All you need is a food processor, frozen bananas, and a few minutes of your time to break it all down into creamy, luxurious ice cream heaven.
This Ice Cream Features…
- A base of creamy blended frozen banana
- Rich espresso flavor with just a touch of cocoa
- Crunchy dark chocolate chunks
Making the Banana Ice Cream
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Bananas
- Espresso
- Brown sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract
- Chocolate chunks
Choosing Your Bananas
You will need 5 medium ripe bananas for this ice cream. Prepare the bananas by peeling, dicing into 1-inch pieces, and freezing until completely firm before blending into ice cream. This freezing step is essential for getting a creamy, frozen texture!
Tips for Perfect Banana Ice Cream
- Use a food processor – I find that the wide surface space in a food processer is the best tool for breaking down the bananas into a smooth and creamy texture.
- Puree bananas first – wait to add the other ingredients until the frozen bananas are broken down. I find it makes for a better texture.
- Use espresso – espresso has a rich flavor that adds a lovely coffee flavor to the ice cream. If you don’t have the tools to make espresso, use strong-brewed coffee instead.
- Freeze ice cream – you can serve the ice cream right away for soft-serve style, but I personally prefer to freeze it for 2-3 hours before serving for firmer scoops.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on this ice cream.
- Skip the coffee – you can easily skip the coffee if you’re not a fan.
- Add more fruit – pulse in chopped strawberries or raspberries.
- Use a different chocolate – try white, milk, semisweet, or dark.
- Add nuts – pulse 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans or walnuts into the ice cream.
Storing Ice Cream
This ice cream stores well in the freezer up to 2 weeks. Allow the ice cream to soften on the counter about 5 minutes before using an ice cream scoop to scoop it into bowls or cones.
This ice cream really will blow your mind in the best way. I’m still in disbelief that you can transform frozen bananas into this kind of goodness.
And also, more power to us making an ice cream healthier and lower sugar while still sneaking chocolate in there! This obviously calls for an extra scoop.
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Coffee Banana Ice Cream
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Ingredients
- 5 medium bananas, cut into 1-inch chunks and frozen
- 1 shot espresso (or 2 tablespoons strong-brewed coffee)
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Place bananas in a food processor. Process on high speed until bananas are completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as necessary.
- Add espresso, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and chocolate chunks to banana mixture and pulse several times until evenly mixed into banana mixture.
- Serve ice cream immediately for soft-serve or transfer ice cream to a 1-qt container and freeze until 2-3 hours until firm.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 7/15/26.
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!