Oh, That’s Good Banana Bread Protein Ice Cream

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some of the best ice cream you’ll ever have…and i mean that.

this banana bread protein ice cream is thick, creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with that warm, cozy flavor you get from a freshly baked loaf but in frozen, scoopable form. and yes… it really does taste exactly like banana bread.

this is the kind of dessert you make “just to try” and then suddenly realize you’re eating half the pint straight from the ninja creami because it’s that good.

taste & texture

this ice cream is ultra creamy, smooth, and rich.

the bananas provide a natural sweetness and deep flavor that feels caramelized even though there’s no refined sugar in the base.

the vanilla and cinnamon give it that bakery-style warmth, and the whey protein makes it thick, satisfying, and almost custard-like once spun.

it’s not icy, not chalky, and not protein-powder-tasting. it’s scoopable, indulgent, and shockingly dessert-like.

why this truly tastes like banana bread

this isn’t just “banana-flavored” ice cream, it’s banana bread in frozen form.

that’s because it uses three just-overripe bananas, which are sweeter, deeper in flavor, and slightly caramelized in taste.

add in cinnamon, vanilla bean paste, whole milk, and walnuts, and you get all the classic banana bread notes: warm spice, nutty richness, and bakery-style sweetness.

the protein powder actually helps mimic the structure of baked goods too, giving this ice cream a thicker, more satisfying body, almost like chilled banana bread batter turned into ice cream.

how healthy is it, really?

this recipe is naturally sweetened from fruit, packed with protein, and made with simple, whole-food ingredients. there are no syrups, no artificial sweeteners, and no fillers, just bananas, milk, protein powder, nuts, and spices.

half a pint gives you over 20 grams of protein, making it incredibly filling and stabilizing for blood sugar.

it’s the kind of dessert that actually feels good to eat, especially if you’re craving something sweet but want it to double as a high-protein snack or even breakfast.

ninja creami vs no-churn option

this recipe is designed for the ninja creami, which gives it that thick, creamy, scoopable texture.

if you don’t have a creami, you can still make it:
blend everything, pour into a freezer-safe container, freeze, and stir every 30–45 minutes for 3–4 hours.

it will still taste amazing, but it will be a bit more icy and less creamy without the creami’s re-spin technology.

vegan option

to make this vegan, use a plant-based vanilla protein powder and swap the whole milk for full-fat coconut milk or creamy oat milk.

the texture will still be thick and creamy, and the banana bread flavor absolutely shines through.

storage

store the ice cream in the ninja creami pint with the lid on in the freezer for up to two weeks. if it firms up too much, just run it on re-spin with a splash of milk and it will come back to life.

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