A super easy vegan and paleo-friendly nutella banana ice cream recipe using just two ingredients! No cooking or ice cream machine required!
A million dollars. Six-pack abs. A day without sitting in traffic.
All things that I know exist, but I've never experienced. And if I had to guess which one I never will... definitely the abs. There's way too much, ahem, insulation covering them up.
Something else that's pretty hard to come by? Dude food bloggers. There aren't many of us, but we're pretty freaking awesome. And when one dude comes across another dude's food blog, we stick together.
It's been fun getting to know two fellow New York bros... David from Spiced Blog and Mike from The Iron You. We're one Mike Tyson tattoo short of being an official wolf pack (The Hangover, anyone?)
I've been wanting to try this miracle ice cream that's been hanging around the interwebs lately. Blend the crap out of a frozen banana in a food processor they say, and you'll have a healthy frozen treat that rivals ice cream.
We'll see about that.
And then my man Mike created this recipe for paleo-friendly nutella last week. Paleo-tella. Super witty, I know. He's cool like that.
Light bulb.
Paleo-tella + this banana miracle ice cream.
Basically, a healthy, paleo-friendly, vegan nutella banana ice cream using just two ingredients.
I was shocked how creamy and ice cream-like this frozen banana wizardry turns out. And a guilt-free dessert is quite welcome nowadays. Gotta get this body less insulated! Those abs are hiding in there somwhere.
Paleo Nutella Banana Ice Cream
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 very ripe bananas
- ⅓ cup Paleo-tella (Paleo Nutella)*
- *I used 6 tablespoons coconut sugar instead of 2.
- Cocoa nibs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make sure your bananas are very ripe. Peel and cut into small slices. Freeze for 1 to 2 hours, until completely frozen through. Transfer to a food processor along with the Paleo-tella.
- Blend on high, scraping down the sides occasionally, until it reaches the consistency of smooth soft serve ice cream. Be patient, it will get there! Serve immediately or freeze for future consumption. Garnish with cocoa nibs, if using.
Sandra says
Everything about this is wonderful. Just what I need right now. Did you seriously get inside my head...cocoa nibs and all. And you seriously must have raided my kitchen..spoons AND bowls! 😉 Can't wait to try this!
Chris says
Inception style! Did you see that movie?
Sandra says
Yes I did, great movie!
Melanie says
Looks REAL good Chris. I'm loving banana everything lately. I bet this is fabulous!
Chris says
Thanks Melanie!
Kelly - LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE says
Chris I love banana ice cream!!! I have never heard of Paleo-tella...sounds super interesting. Going to have to find it and try it!! Banana and nutella is one of my all time favorite combination of flavors...my favorite crepe 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!
Chris says
Head over to Mike's blog (The Iron You) for that Paleo-tella recipe Kelly! You'll love him. He's a cool dude.
Mike says
Man, I'm so down for the wolf pack thing.
We defintely need a fourth, and also a baby for the role of Carlos 😉
I say we start holding castings for both roles right now.
Can we also agree on the fact that your Paleo-tella looks so much better than mine? Seriously dude, I might have provided the inspiration but you took it to a whole new level.
And what about that ice-cream? Graded D, as in dope!
Anyhoo, thanks for the shout-out brotha, it is much appreciated even though I'm not sure I deserve it!
Chris says
So who's Bradley Cooper, who's Ed Helm, and who's Alan? We really don't technically need a Justin Bartha... he's kinda always just in the background. Haha, casting is a must.
No way, you're Paleo-tella is where it's at! I just kinda took your greatness and blended it with some frozen bananas. You're Picasso. I'm just the guy framing it and hanging it on the wall, haha.
Erin says
Hahaha your post is cracking me up. I was just thinking about how cool it is that you're a guy food blogger. And one who makes amazing banana nutella ice cream! And one who totally can believe in achieving a 6-pack. Dream big. 🙂 Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Chris says
Being a dude food blogger is pretty darn cool, not going to lie! I really don't see me achieving a 6-pack. A keg, yes. 6-pack, no.
Consuelo says
I saw Mike's Paleotella a few days ago and thought it was a brilliant idea indeed... but this ice cream???? Oh My Oh My - I'm so drooling over here! This is something I need to try now! xx
Chris says
I know, Mike is a pretty brilliant guy. But let's not keep telling him that... it might inflate his ego, haha.
Angie ( says
Simplicity at its BEST and FINEST! Have to give this try soon. Love how simple yet divine this looks! Thank you for sharing, Chris.
Chris says
Agreed Angie! Simple is often times the best!
Shibi says
Chris,
I cannot believe how simply this recipe is and only uses 2 ingredients. My kids love Nutella and they will be drooling over this picture if I show them 🙂
Chris says
Glad you are raising those kids right! They better love Nutella!
Ashley says
Ha - love the hangover reference. That movie still makes me laugh every single time I watch it. So question about this - do you really taste the bananas? Like super banana-y?? I'm not the biggest fan of bananas but I love the concept of this ... and with the nutella...
Chris says
Yea, I can't even hide the truth... you need to like banana. It's very banana-y. Sorry, haha!
Bianca says
The wolfpack reference made me laugh. This sounds incredible! I actually just made peanut butter banana ice cream recently, but (obviously) Nutella would be better. Or Paleo-tella 🙂
Chris says
Haha yes, glad someone watched got The Hangover!
Ilona says
I was thinking about these ice cream for a week now, but I did not have a chance to make them, but they are definitely on my list!
Layla says
Now you already know how much we all love nutella but to make nutella ice-cream, that's crazy!! I JUST LOVEEE this!!!
Chris says
Nutella makes everything better. So does bacon. I wonder if that would work together. Hmmm....
Natalie says
Haha, you're such a funny writer Chris! You had me cracking up the whole time. And this "ice cream" looks amazing! I've been trying to cut back on the calories, but this is definitely a splurge I won't feel guilty about : )
Chris says
Hahaha, thanks so much Natalie. Glad I could add some comic relief to you life 🙂
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Wow! I'm in love with how easy this ice cream is! The flavor and texture must be insanely delish! You're right, not too many men in the bloggy dilly... but you guys are all rockin' it!!
Chris says
I know, isn't it super easy?! I was skeptical when I first heard about it, but the consistency is spot on with ice cream. And thanks... we're trying to rock it 😉
Kelly says
This looks amazing Chris! I love banana ice cream and seriously who doesn't love nutella? Combining the two and the fact that this is paleo too? Pure genius! Pinning 🙂
Chris says
People who don't like nutella can't be trusted. Am I right?! Hahha
David says
I call dibs on Alan! Actually, I just want an excuse to act ridiculous. And he has a rockin' good beard.
Us guy food bloggers gotta stick together! Even if it means waking up to a jungle cat in the bathroom. Oh, and this ice cream looks insanely good! But I still think you are lying that it actually tastes like ice cream.
Off to go work on my recipe for sofa pizza today.
Chris says
So does that mean I get to be Bradley Cooper?! Sweet! Although rockin' that Mike Tyson face tattoo is equally tempting! Haha, no tiger can get inbetween our pack.
Well, I'm not saying it's the same as ice cream. Nothing can replace all that cream and sugar in my heart... and arteries... but it's definitely a good, guilt-free substitute haha.
Hahahha sofa pizza!
marcie says
I've tried banana whip before and it's spectacular -- you'd never guess it was just a banana! I love what you've done here by adding Nutella and making it ice cream -- genius. 🙂 You're right, there aren't too many dude food bloggers, so that must make you a trendsetter!
Chris says
haha, wow, a trendsetter! I'll take it 🙂
Beth says
Yes to this ice cream! And there totally needs to be more dude food bloggers. I've seen the frozen banana version of ice cream a lot recently too, but have yet to try it. Yours looks and sound incredible, especially with that Paleotella!
Chris says
I know, where are the dudes at?! C'mon guys, step it up!
Tina says
I love you and David (in a completely platonic way of course)! I definitely have to check out Mike's blog.
Paleo is certainly a big trend right now and there are not many appealing meals from their menu, except this ice cream. Now this is something that I'd certainly love to try! It looks delicious!!
Chris says
Yes totally check out Mike's blog... you'll platonically love him also, haha!
Christine says
okay, you're awesome because I was literally thinking of making almost the exact same thing this weekend!!! I was worried it might be weird, but you've all but confirmed it's going to be guilt-free & amazing 🙂
Helen says
Aw, this is what I call genius! Only 2 ingredients, and healthy ones at that! Also, congrats on finding 2 more cool dude food bloggers. My hubby gets 'girled out' after just a few hours spent with 'just girls' so you must want to scream and run away from all the girli-ness around here sometimes! 😉
Helen says
P.S. Pinned! 🙂
Pamela says
Dreaming of a pretty big bowl of this ice cream! Looks delicious.
Jess says
The ice cream looks seriously good! 🙂
Erin says
This is awesome, and my abs are in your debt!
Sarah says
YES! I've put peanut butter, chocolate chips, and caramel in my banana "ice cream" but never Nutella. Now that I've finally hopped on the Nutella-loving bandwagon, I'm doing this.
And now I probably also won't experience 6-pack abs...because who can ever really eat just one serving? 😉