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    Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream

    Published: Oct 25, 2021 · Modified: Feb 18, 2023 by Lauren Cardona This post may contain affiliate links. Using links to these sites means I may earn a percentage of the purchase at no cost to you. As an Amazon affiliate, I may receive a percentage of qualifying purchases. For more details, please read the full disclaimer.

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    Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream

    Check out Luna's recipe for Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream

    This is a light and fresh ice cream that everyone is sure to love! The base is made up of mostly bananas....simply bananas. The fresh fruit helps to add to the flavor and the texture of this refreshing ice cream!

    Fresh bananas are recommended for this recipe as the instructions say to mash up the bananas before adding them to the pint container. If frozen bananas are used, you will need to thaw them first so that they can be mashed up before freezing the pint.

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    Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream

    Tips for making Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream

    Should I use fresh or frozen fruit when making ice cream?

    It depends. Both can be used based on when you are adding the fruit and the amount of fruit that is being used. Fresh fruit mixes into the ice cream really well whether it is added to the mixture before or after freezing. Frozen fruit tends to have more flavor since it is picked and frozen at the peak of ripeness. Frozen fruit can be added before the mixture is frozen in the pint container, but you have to add liquid to fill in the gaps between the frozen pieces of fruit. I don't recommend adding frozen fruit as mix-ins at the end because the fruit pieces will be frozen solid and will not break up during the mix-in process. The frozen fruit will not mix in well and will be harder to eat.

    Why is my ice cream dry and crumbly?

    Usually, if your ice cream comes out dry or crumbly it's due to one of the following reasons:
    *Your freezer is too cold. Try to adjust your freezer to be a little warmer or let your ice cream sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes before processing it.
    *Your recipe does not have enough fat in it. Try adding in a little bit of a higher fat dairy product to your recipe next time.
    *Your recipe may not have enough sugar in it. The less sugar in the recipe, the icier and crumblier the ice cream will be. Regular sugar, honey, or corn syrup can be used to increase the sugar content if desired.

    How long can I freeze my ice cream?

    It depends. If you are keeping the ice cream in the Ninja pint container with the lid sealed tightly and are freezing it in a cold freezer (between 9 degrees F and -7 degrees F), your ice cream will keep for several weeks, even months. However, if you transfer your ice cream to another container or freeze it in a freezer that is not quite as cold (or that is accessed a lot/door opened and closed often), the lifetime of your ice cream will decrease greatly to just a few days and you will likely end up with freezer-burned ice cream.

    How do I get creamier ice cream with the Ninja Creami?

    If you have made ice cream and it just isn’t quite as creami as you would like, you can very easily get it super creami by using the re-spin function on the Ninja Creami. Simply place the pint into the outer bowl and snap it into place. Choose the RE-SPIN function. Once the cycle completes, remove the pint and enjoy! Your gelato should be nice and creamy again. ***Use re-spin on already spun ice cream. If the ice cream has been spun and then frozen again, do not use re-spin, Instead, use the original process (ice cream, gelato, etc.)

    Can I add in other mix-ins to the lite ice cream?

    Yes, you sure can. Feel free to add in your favorite mix-ins. Walnuts, caramel, or peanut butter would all be great additions to this banana ice cream!


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    Ingredient substitutions and tips for making Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream:


    The full ingredient list is found at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

    Bananas- Fresh bananas that have been mashed up. Frozen bananas can be used but they will need to be thawed and mashed up before adding them to the Ninja Creami pint container.

    Almond Milk- Toasted coconut flavored almond milk was used for this recipe but any flavor of almond (or other nut) milk can be used instead. Add as much as is needed to fill the pint to the max fill line after adding the bananas to the pint.

    Chocolate Chips- Any type of chocolate chips can be used; milk chocolate, dark chocolate, mini to full-sized. If you don't have chocolate chips, you can use a chocolate bar that has been cut up into small pieces or use magic shell chocolate syrup.

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    Directions for making Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream:

    1. Mash 3 ripe bananas in the Creami Pint.

    2. Pour in Toasted Coconut Almond milk to the max fill line.

    3. Freeze for 12 hours or longer.

    4. Place the NInja Creami pint into the outer bowl and insert it into the Ninja Creami machine.

    5. Process on Lite Ice Cream and respin twice.

    6. If adding chocolate chips make a 1 ½ inch wide hole to the bottom of the pint, add chocolate chips, and process on Mix In. Enjoy!


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    Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream

    Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream

    Ninja Creami Banana Chocolate Chip Lite Ice Cream

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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Freeze Time: 12 hours hours
    Total Time: 12 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 Pint
    Calories: 558kcal
    Author: Luna Ck
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    Equipment

    • Ninja Creami
    • Ninja Creami Pint

    Original and Deluxe Ingredient Measurements

    Use the multiplier below to adjust quantities based on the machine that you own. 1X=Original 16 ounce 1.5X=Deluxe 24 ounces

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 Bananas (Mashed)
    • ½ Cup Almond Milk (Califia Farms Toasted Coconut Almond Milk-More or less than ½ cup may be needed based on the size of the bananas.)
    • ¼ Cup Chocolate chips (Optional- add more or less based on your preference.)

    Instructions

    • Mash 3 ripe bananas in the Creami Pint.
    • Pour in Toasted Coconut Almond milk to the max fill line.
    • Freeze for 12 hours or longer.
    • Place the NInja Creami pint into the outer bowl and insert into the Ninja Creami machine.
    • Process on Lite Ice Cream and respin twice.
    • If adding chocolate chips make a 1 ½ inch wide hole to the bottom of the pint, add chocolate chips and process on Mix In. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 112g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 1267mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 72g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 1mg
    Weight Watchers Points: 27 Per Pint

    Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only.

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