Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Freeze Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of sea salt
Optional Toppings
- Chopped pistachios
- Toasted almonds
- Coconut flakes
- Cinnamon dusting
- Chia seeds
- Crushed walnuts
Instructions
Step 1
Freeze sliced bananas for at least 3 hours or overnight until completely solid.
Step 2
Place the frozen bananas into a high-speed blender or food processor.
Step 3
Add the Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and sea salt.
Step 4
Blend for 3–5 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, smooth, and creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender.
Step 5
Taste the mixture and add extra honey or maple syrup if you’d like a sweeter dessert.
Step 6
Serve immediately as soft-serve ice cream, or transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container.
Step 7
Freeze for about 10 minutes for a firmer, scoopable consistency.
Step 8
Scoop into bowls or cones and garnish with your favorite toppings before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
- Freeze bananas in a single layer to prevent sticking.
- Add a tablespoon of almond butter for extra creaminess.
- Blend only until smooth to maintain the best texture.
- If frozen too long, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping.
Flavor Variations
- Add one tablespoon of espresso for a dirty chai version.
- Mix in dark chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Stir in crushed pecans for added crunch.
- Add a teaspoon of black tea concentrate for stronger chai flavor.
- Blend with a tablespoon of cocoa powder for a chocolate chai twist.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight freezer container for up to one week. For the best texture, allow the ice cream to soften for several minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
This healthy chai spice ice cream pairs wonderfully with:
- Fresh berries
- Warm apple slices
- Whole-grain cookies
- Granola
- Fresh pears
- Homemade oat crumble
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in only 25 minutes
- Naturally sweetened
- Rich in warm chai spices
- High in protein
- Refined sugar-free
- Kid-friendly
- Easy to customize
- Creamy without heavy cream
- Perfect for summer and fall
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 185
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Calcium: 12% Daily Value
- Potassium: 520mg
- Iron: 4% Daily Value