Ninja Slushy Chocolate-Banana Soft Serve — Healthy Ice Cream

How to Make Ninja Slushy Chocolate-Banana Soft Serve — Healthy Ice Cream

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   Step 1: Assemble ingredients and Ninja slushy cup

   Place the frozen banana slices, unsweetened almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt into the Ninja slushy pitcher or frozen bowl. Make sure banana pieces are frozen solid and the slushy bowl is fully chilled (if using the Ninja Frozen Drink Maker, add ingredients to the cup as directed by your model).

   For this step

   • 3 cupsFrozen ripe bananas, sliced
   • 1/2 cupUnsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
   • 2 tbspUnsweetened cocoa powder
   • 1 tbspPure maple syrup (or honey)
   • 1 tspPure vanilla extract
   • a pinchFine sea salt
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   Step 2: Pulse and blend to soft-serve texture

   Using the Ninja’s slushy or pulse function, blend in short bursts, pausing to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Continue pulsing until the mixture resembles soft-serve — thick and scoopable; avoid over-blending or it will warm and become runny.
   
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   Step 3: Adjust texture and add swirl (optional)

   If the mixture is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons more almond milk and pulse briefly; if too thin, pulse a few more times with a colder banana piece. For a peanut-butter swirl, drop spoonfuls of natural peanut butter in and pulse 1–2 times for marbling, or fold it in with a spatula for streaks.

   For this step

   • 2 tbspNatural peanut butter (optional swirl)
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   Step 4: Spoon into bowls and add toppings

   Scoop the chocolate-banana soft serve into chilled bowls or cones and sprinkle with cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings for crunch. Add optional toppings like sliced banana, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of extra maple if desired.

   For this step

   • 2 tbspCacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings (for topping)
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   Step 5: Serve immediately or freeze for firmer texture

   Enjoy right away for a soft-serve experience; for firmer, scoopable 'ice cream', transfer to an airtight container and freeze 30–60 minutes. If stored longer, let soften at room temperature 5–10 minutes before scooping.

1. Place the frozen banana slices, unsweetened almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt into the Ninja slushy pitcher or frozen bowl. Make sure banana pieces are frozen solid and the slushy bowl is fully chilled (if using the Ninja Frozen Drink Maker, add ingredients to the cup as directed by your model).
2. Using the Ninja’s slushy or pulse function, blend in short bursts, pausing to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Continue pulsing until the mixture resembles soft-serve — thick and scoopable; avoid over-blending or it will warm and become runny.
3. If the mixture is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons more almond milk and pulse briefly; if too thin, pulse a few more times with a colder banana piece. For a peanut-butter swirl, drop spoonfuls of natural peanut butter in and pulse 1–2 times for marbling, or fold it in with a spatula for streaks.
4. Scoop the chocolate-banana soft serve into chilled bowls or cones and sprinkle with cacao nibs or dark chocolate shavings for crunch. Add optional toppings like sliced banana, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of extra maple if desired.
5. Enjoy right away for a soft-serve experience; for firmer, scoopable 'ice cream', transfer to an airtight container and freeze 30–60 minutes. If stored longer, let soften at room temperature 5–10 minutes before scooping.