Homemade ice cream with frozen fruit – how it works
The easiest way to make creamy ice cream at home is to blend frozen fruit into a thick, smooth texture. Banana adds extra creaminess and natural sweetness, but you can also use mango or pineapple. Serve right away, or freeze briefly for a firmer, scoopable texture.
Base recipe: banana ice cream with cocoa and vanilla
This is a reliable base you can keep coming back to.
2 frozen bananas (sliced)
0.5–1 dl milk or a milk alternative
1–2 tbsp cocoa powder
0.5–1 tsp vanilla (vanilla sugar or vanilla powder)
A pinch of salt
Blend the bananas first, then add liquid little by little. For a scoopable result, freeze for 20–30 minutes after blending.
Tips for a creamy texture (without turning it into a smoothie)
Freeze fruit in small pieces for at least 6 hours.
Blend frozen fruit first for 20–30 seconds, then add liquid slowly.
Stop and scrape down the sides so the texture turns smooth and airy.
For extra creaminess: add 1–2 tbsp yogurt/quark or 1 tbsp nut butter.
For a firmer texture: freeze briefly after blending and stir before serving.
8 frozen fruit ice cream recipes
1) Strawberry–vanilla (classic and fresh)
2 dl frozen strawberries
1 banana (frozen or fresh)
1 dl Greek yogurt or quark
A little vanilla
Blend. Top with extra berries.
2) Mango–lime (tropical and bright)
2.5 dl frozen mango
0.5–1 dl yogurt or milk
Lime zest + 1–2 tsp lime juice
Blend. Top with coconut flakes.
3) Raspberry–yogurt (tangy and creamy)
2 dl frozen raspberries
1 banana
1 dl quark/Greek yogurt
A little vanilla
Blend. Top with chopped almonds.
4) Chocolate–peanut (rich and satisfying)
2 frozen bananas
1–2 tbsp peanut butter
1–2 tbsp cocoa powder
0.5 dl milk (adjust as needed)
A pinch of salt
Blend. Top with cacao nibs or peanuts.
5) Coffee–cinnamon (perfect after dinner)
2 frozen bananas
1 dl yogurt or milk
1–2 tsp instant coffee or 0.5 dl chilled espresso
A pinch of cinnamon
Blend. Top with grated dark chocolate.
6) Blueberry–lemon (like frozen yogurt)
2 dl frozen blueberries
1 banana
1 dl Greek yogurt
Lemon zest + a little lemon juice
Blend. Top with extra blueberries.
7) Apple–cinnamon (apple pie vibes)
2 frozen bananas
1 dl apple sauce (preferably low sugar)
1 tsp cinnamon
0.5 dl yogurt or milk
Blend. Top with toasted oats.
8) Mango/pineapple + coconut (ice cream without banana)
2.5 dl frozen mango or pineapple
1 dl coconut cream or yogurt
A pinch of salt + a squeeze of lime
Blend. More sorbet-like, still creamy.
Toppings that feel restaurant-level at home
Crunch: toasted nuts, seeds, coconut chips, cacao nibs.
Fresh: lemon zest, orange zest, pomegranate.
Extra creamy: a teaspoon of nut butter on top.
