Non-dairy Banana Pineapple Ice Cream is an all-natural alternative to traditional ice cream. Turn your frozen fruit into a healthy sweet treat in just minutes.
Over twenty-five years ago a shop opened up on the Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk called The Bashful Banana. The shop was opened by a fellow Penn State Nutrition alumni and her husband. The Bashful banana sold smoothies and Banana Whip. Long before Yonana’s started selling their machines the Bashful Banana was selling banana whip that they used (and still use) a juicer to create the ice cream-like healthy treat.
I have thought about buying a Yonanas
machine (affiliate link) to make my own banana whip at home, but do I really need another appliance taking up room in my kitchen? I already have a Vitamix 
(affiliate link), blender, food processor, and smoothie machine likely all capable of turning frozen fruit into a creamy “ice cream”.
Why make banana pineapple ice cream?
- Banana Whip is simply frozen ripe bananas mashed and creamed to resemble ice cream.
- You don’t need any additional ingredients.
- This treat is great for anyone trying to eat less sugar.
- You can add different frozen fruits to change the taste. Great toppings include coconut, nuts, granola, fresh fruit, and my favorite chocolate chips.
Tips for making banana pineapple ice cream:
- You may need to blend in stages, stopping to scrape the sides of the container.
- Depending on the strength of your machine you may want to let the fruit defrost for a few minutes just to soften it.
- My favorite combination is pineapple and banana. You can prepare this Banana pineapple ice cream in just minutes!
Pineapple Banana "Ice Cream"
Ingredients
- 2 frozen ripe bananas
- ⅓ cup frozen pineapple chunks
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor (I used my Vitamix) blend frozen fruit until smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy right away!
Notes
- You may need to blend in stages, stopping to scrape the sides of the container.
- Depending on the strength of your machine you may want to let the fruit defrost for a few minutes just to soften it.
- My favorite combination is pineapple and banana. You can prepare this Banana pineapple ice cream in just minutes!
Paige Wolf says
We do Vitamix ice cream every night!
Bailey says
We also do Vitamix nice cream every night (have been doing so for 15 years now)! A bit late in posting this though!
Michelle Wolfson says
Wow! That looks amazing!!
Barb @ A Life in Balance says
I love how easy this is! I'm doing the #whole30 again, and having sugar cravings again. This would work perfectly.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
No excuses not to make this!
Rachel says
This sounds like something my kids and husband would love
Alida says
I have made this with bananas, but never with pineapple..sounds delish! My kids are going to love this!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says
This looks amazing and so perfect for a hot summer night!
Gallager D Mark says
Nice! Eating a lot of fiber is good to your health. Banana Pineapple Ice Cream from Nourished Simply. Thanks!
Sheila says
I have just recently started making this banana ice cream. I do bananas with a frozen mixed berries. Just delicious. I will try pineapple next...maybe with a lottle coconut...yummy!
Judy says
Hi Ya Jen! I haven't tried this Banana Pineapple Ice Cream yet because I have a question first. On the pineapple do you use fresh pineapple and then cut in chunks and freeze or can you use a can of pineapple chunks, drain the juice and lay single on a tray and put in freeze to freeze? Don't know if this would work or not but I usually have pineapple chunks in a can (Dole) I keep in my pantry all the time! Hope to hear from you soon so I can make it!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
I use fresh pineapple and freeze the chunks. I haven't tried canned.