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    No-Churn Banana Cinnamon Ice Cream {Refined Sugar Free}

    Published on Jun 5, 2017 ยท Last updated on Aug 24, 2021 ยท

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    No-Churn Banana Cinnamon Yogurt Ice Cream {Refined Sugar Free}

    Homemade gelato made easy! There's no ice cream maker required for this divine Banana Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Ice Cream. It's made with only 5 ingredients and is as healthy as ice cream gets!ย 

    3 scoops of No-Churn Banana Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Ice Cream in a white bowl

    This Greek Yogurt Ice Cream is LIFE,ย my friends!! Banana and Cinnamon is my favorite ice cream flavor ever and has been for many many years. Let me tell you a little story.

    When I was about 12, I went on a school trip to Rome and it was love at first sight. I fell in love hard with this city, this country and its language and decided that I would go and live there when I am 18.

    You can ask anyone who you knew me at the time: I was obsessed with everything Italy.

    an ice cream scoop in a loaf tin with Banana Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Ice Cream

    Life followed its course and I did not end up living there (as for now anyway!) but I still traveled there as often as I could and up until we left France 5 years ago, I would go there at least once a year.

    Which gave me plenty of occasions to eat much gelato.

    overhead shot of 3 scoops of No-Churn Banana Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Ice Cream

    My favorite ice cream place in Rome is called Giolitti and they make a mean cinnamon ice cream. Which of course I paired with banana.

    The first time I tried this banana cinnamon ice cream combo was during my first school trip and I never looked back. I did try other flavors of course but kept coming back to the one and only "banana e cannella".

    (OMG look, I just found a proof in my photo archives!! This is me in 2014 eating a banana e cannella ice cream! I think that yellow thing on top was mango ???? but I can clearly see the banana and cinnamon just behind ????)ย 

    a woman holding an ice cream cone in the streets of Rome

    A creamy Greek yogurt ice cream base flavored with cinnamon and banana! Gelato-paradise!

    So today, I'm beyond excited to bring you this little piece of Rome and me to your kitchen. My Greek yogurt ice cream baseย is much healthier than a traditional gelato (no heavy cream and it's only sweetened with maple syrup) but still as creamy and delicious.

    And you don't need an ice cream machine to make this divine Banana Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Ice Cream. So easy!

    side view of a loaf tin with Banana Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Ice Cream with an ice cream scoop on top

    If you tried this Banana Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Ice Cream, donโ€™t forget to rate the recipe below and let me know how it went in the comments โ€“ I love hearing from you! You can also follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook for more deliciousness and behind-the-scenes!

    3 scoops of No-Churn Banana Cinnamon Yogurt Ice Cream in a small white bowl
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    No-Churn Banana Cinnamon Ice Cream {Refined Sugar-Free}

    Healthy homemade gelato made easy! There's no ice cream maker required for this divine Banana Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Ice Cream. It's made with only 5 ingredients and is as healthy as ice cream gets! 

    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, Italy
    Keyword Greek yogurt ice cream, healthy banana ice cream, healthy desserts, healthy ice cream, no-churn ice cream recipe, refined sugar-free desserts, summer dessers
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
    Calories 157 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 18 oz banana 500 g, about 4 large
    • 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt chilled
    • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup plus extra to serve

    Instructions

    1. Slice the bananas into even rounds and layer in a โ€จfreeze-proof container between sheets of non-stick โ€จbaking paper. Freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
    2. Place banana, yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon โ€จand maple syrup in a food processor and process for โ€จ3-5 minutes or until smooth.
    3. Spoon into a 1.5-litre-capacity metal container (I used a loaf pan) and freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm. If you are not serving the ice cream the same day or if you have leftovers, take the container out of the freezer and let it in sit on the counter for about 15 minutes before serving. Drizzle with the extra maple syrup to serve.

    Recipe Notes

    To make this recipe dairy-free, you can omit โ€จthe yoghurt. All other quantities remain the same.
    Recipe from Donna Hay

    Nutrition Facts
    No-Churn Banana Cinnamon Ice Cream {Refined Sugar-Free}
    Amount Per Serving (1 /6th)
    Calories 157
    % Daily Value*
    Cholesterol 2mg1%
    Sodium 20mg1%
    Potassium 415mg12%
    Carbohydrates 33g11%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 23g26%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 55IU1%
    Vitamin C 7.4mg9%
    Calcium 81mg8%
    Iron 0.3mg2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Stephanie

      June 06, 2017 at 4:55 am

      This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

      • Marie

        June 08, 2017 at 11:09 am

        Aww thank you Stephanie! And thanks for stopping by ๐Ÿ˜€

    2. 40A.

      October 16, 2018 at 5:29 pm

      I can totally relate to that favorite ice cream combo. Mine is actually plum and cinnamon (ok, and chocolate and pistachio), which is funny as I thought I'd be the only one who always orders cinnamon. I've only ever eaten it in Europe and I don't think they even sell it on this side of the ocean, haha! I am so trying your cinnamon banana combo! It sounds DELICIOUS!

    3. Tessa

      June 05, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      This blog is aptly named. I made this recipe using about 6x as much cinnamon and that still wasn't enough :P.

      • Marie

        June 22, 2020 at 9:55 am

        Sounds like someone has a cinnamon addiction ๐Ÿ˜‰

    4. Kaz

      July 12, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      Hi, is there any alternative to maple syrup ad I am diabetic? Very keen to find a yogurt based ice cream alternative in the heat at present and love bananas and cinnamon.

      Thank you๐Ÿค—

      • Marie

        July 12, 2020 at 8:52 pm

        Hi Kaz! What kind of sweeteners are you allowed to eat? Can you eat honey or rice malt syrup? They would be a good substitute. If you can't use any "liquid" sweetener, you could use a "powder" one like coconut sugar and maybe help the ice cream mixing in the food processor by adding a few drops of milk. Hope that helps!

    5. Sandra Hunt

      April 15, 2021 at 3:51 am

      I want to make this, however I donโ€™t have a food processor. Would it work in a ninja professional blender or it really should be in a food processor? Canโ€™t wait. It looks amazing!

      • Marie

        April 21, 2021 at 10:57 pm

        I think it could work in a Ninja, but I can't be 100 % sure as I haven't tried. Let me know if you do!

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