Strawberries, Blueberries and Bananas are blended into a frozen concoction so thick you can eat it with a spoon. This was an accidental result of my not paying a lot of attention as I threw some of our favorite things into a smoothie. The kids LOVED it and declared it the following:
While I do not share that extreme level of enthusiasm or the inclination to call this “more delicious than ice cream,” it really was a delicious frozen treat. I was especially happy to see the kids so happy over a healthy treat.
I have made it twice since then to make sure that it wasn’t a fluke and could actually be recreated easily. I’m going to specify here that I have a very powerful blender. If you do not have a very powerful blender, I recommend using a food processor to make this ice cream.
Berry Smoothie Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk almond milk or coconut milk
- 2 large frozen bananas
- 16-18 frozen strawberries
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon honey adjust to taste
Instructions
- Layer ingredients into the blender or food processor in the order listed above. Blend until smooth, stopping as needed to scrape the sides of the bowl or pitcher. Serve immediately for a fun soft serve ice cream or freeze for a more easily scooped ice cream. If frozen, allow to thaw on the counter for 20-30 minutes prior to serving. This will freeze almost completely solid.
- I preferred to drink mine with a straw, so I thinned it with an extra splash of milk in the blender and blended till smooth. This created a wonderfully thick milkshake consistency smoothie that I really enjoyed. Enjoy!
Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says
That does sound delicious! I really need to get a Vitamix.
Beth says
This looks fantastic – and so healthy! What a great treat!
Jenn says
I love accidents that turn out so good!!! YUM!
Helene says
I do that also with frozen fruits and yogourt. It so good and healthy.
Pam says
My daughter (who has a sore mouth from braces) would really love this!
Anncoo says
Love it! So healthy and yummy 🙂
hobby baker says
Lol, my girls prefer their smoothies thick enough to hold up a spoon and will call it "ice cream" to convey the texture they want. I'm like you, I want to drink it. So yup, I thin mine a bit after dishing out their portions. ☺
My Journey With Candida says
What a great mistake! Much healthier than giving them ice cream. Good Job Mom!
The Starving Student says
I love it when accidents turn out better than what you intended in the first place!
The Slow Roasted Italian says
Looks delicious and I am loving your bowls!
Dee at Deelicious Sweets says
How awesome is this! What a nifty mistake! My kids would love this!
Marjie says
I love it when kids adore the healthy foods!
Laura Jeanne says
Mary this looks wonderful, and what a healthy frozen treat. Love it!
Laura @ A Healthy Jalapeño
The Blonde Duck says
This reminds me of something I read in Ann Martin's biography where she talked about how her dad was trying to poach eggs but got distracted and overcooked them but it would up being a family favorite–stuck door eggs!
Words Of Deliciousness says
Yummy!!!
Dzoli says
Fabtatstic idea.What a colour;))
Loveandcalories says
OOoooh….lovely colour and texture….looks yummy yum!!
Mary says
Blonde Duck – this is too funny. "Stuck door eggs" sounds like something I made for years. I've happily converted now to lovely runny eggs. ha ha
Victoria says
It tastes so amazing, I could still see chunks of blueberry’s in the mixture
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you like the frosting, Victoria!
Kimberly Jancsy says
Just a little bit allows the taste buds to enjoy longer thanks