This Low Calorie Ice Cream Recipe is just 44 calories and all you need is a blender to make it! Plus, I supplied you with 5 yummy ice cream add ins (like low calorie crumbled cookies) that will only add about 5 calories per scoop, and some low calorie toppings as well!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 2 large bananas
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Choose your toppings & add-ins in the recipe card below
Low Calorie Ice Cream
Healthy Ice Cream Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: This makes a great meal prep treat or dessert! Simply make the recipe as directed, add to an airtight container and freeze for later.
Storage: Will hold for a month in the freezer.
Low Calorie Ice Cream Recipe
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Low Calorie Ice Cream (44 Calories)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large bananas
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Optional Ice Cream Add-Ins:
- ¼ cup chocolate chips or chunks
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup nuts walnuts, pecans, peanuts, chopped almonds
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles chocolate or rainbow
- 1 Low Calorie Cookie crumbled
Instructions
- Slice the bananas and place in a freezer bag or container. Freeze completely, for a minimum of 6 hours (I like to do it overnight).
- Move the frozen banana slices to a blender or food processor, along with the cocoa powder.
- Blend or process until you have a soft serve like consistency.
- Fold in any ice cream add ins.
- Move to a freezer container, smooth over the top and cover with plastic wrap, pushing down to ensure there is no air between the plastic wrap and the ice cream.
- Freeze for 2 hours, then scoop and serve with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published February 19, 2023 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on October 4, 2023 by Audrey Johns