Description
This Banana, Chocolate & Tahini Cheat’s Ice Cream is a deliciously creamy, dairy-free frozen treat made from ripe bananas blended with rich cocoa, nutty tahini, and a hint of espresso. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced with vanilla, it’s an easy no-churn ice cream perfect for a healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 8 large ripe bananas, cut into chunks
- 80–120ml milk
- 4 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced (for topping)
Tahini Chocolate Sauce
- 100ml tahini
- 80ml maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 50g cocoa powder
- Pinch of espresso powder (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 120ml hot water (plus extra splash if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the tahini chocolate sauce: Stir the tahini to loosen it. In a heatproof bowl, mix the tahini with maple syrup, vanilla extract, and 120ml hot water. Sift in the cocoa powder and espresso powder if using. Add a pinch of salt and stir until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more hot water to loosen it.
- Freeze the banana chunks: Spread the 8 large ripe banana chunks on a tray. Freeze them for 1 hour to help with blending and to create a creamy texture.
- Make the banana ice cream: Place the frozen banana chunks in a food processor. Blitz until smooth, gradually adding milk (80-120ml) to reach a creamy ice cream consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the banana ice cream into bowls. Top with the tahini chocolate sauce and banana slices. Enjoy immediately or store the ice cream in the freezer for up to three months.
- Storage: Any leftover tahini chocolate sauce can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and creaminess.
- The tahini chocolate sauce can be adjusted in thickness by varying the amount of hot water.
- The optional espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted.
- Milk type can vary – plant-based milks work well for a dairy-free version.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian friendly.
- Serve immediately after assembling for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: banana ice cream, chocolate tahini sauce, no-churn ice cream, dairy-free dessert, vegan ice cream alternative
