This vibrant green matcha banana “ice cream” is a deliciously simple and dairy-free dessert made from just three ingredients: frozen bananas, matcha green tea powder, and a touch of sweetness. It looks just like real ice cream but is entirely plant-based and naturally creamy thanks to the bananas!
What is Matcha Nice Cream?
Nice cream is a popular dessert made by blending frozen bananas until smooth, creating a creamy, ice cream-like texture without any dairy. By adding matcha powder, this recipe gains a beautiful color and a subtle, earthy green tea flavor. Sweetened condensed milk adds creaminess and just the right amount of sweetness, but you can easily swap it out for honey or sugar if you prefer a dairy-free version.
How Does It Taste?
This treat doesn’t taste exactly like traditional ice cream — instead, it highlights the natural sweetness of bananas combined with the unique, slightly bitter flavor of matcha. The texture is what truly tricks your taste buds, mimicking soft-serve ice cream perfectly.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Ripe bananas (sliced and frozen)
- Matcha green tea powder
- Sweetened condensed milk (or honey/sugar for dairy-free)
Simple Steps to Make Matcha Nice Cream:
- Slice and freeze bananas: Cut ripe bananas into small pieces and freeze for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Blend frozen bananas: Thaw the frozen bananas for a few minutes to soften slightly, then blend in a food processor until the texture resembles mashed potatoes.
- Add matcha and sweetener: Mix in matcha powder and sweetened condensed milk. Blend again until smooth and creamy, like soft-serve ice cream.
- Serve or freeze: Enjoy immediately for a soft texture, or freeze for 1.5 hours for a firmer scoopable consistency.
Tips for Perfect Matcha Banana “Ice Cream”:
- Let frozen bananas thaw slightly before blending to ease processing.
- Pause blending occasionally to scrape down the sides of your food processor.
- Adjust sweetness to taste or leave it out for a healthier option, adding sweetener as a topping if desired.
- Get creative with toppings like fresh berries, toasted almonds, or coconut flakes for extra texture and flavor.
Enjoy a refreshing, healthy dessert that’s quick to whip up and perfect for matcha and banana lovers alike!
Matcha Banana “Ice Cream” Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk (or honey/sugar for dairy-free)
- 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
Instructions:
- Slice bananas into small pieces and freeze for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Let frozen bananas thaw for a few minutes to soften slightly.
- Blend bananas in a food processor until smooth and creamy, like mashed potatoes.
- Add matcha powder and sweetened condensed milk. Blend again until fully combined and soft-serve texture.
- Serve immediately or freeze for 1.5 hours for a firmer consistency.