Vanilla Bean Banana Ice Cream

Frozen bananas are the secret to the creamy texture of this ice cream, which is fabulous with warm cobblers and pies or as a refreshing treat on its own.

Prep-time: 15 minutes / Ready In: 15 minutes
Makes 4½ cups

Ingredients

• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 5 medium bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
• ¼ to ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk

Instructions

• Using a small sharp knife, scrape seeds from the vanilla bean.
• In a food processor combine vanilla seeds, frozen bananas, and ¼ cup of the milk. Cover and process until smooth, adding as much of the remaining milk as needed.
• Serve immediately for soft-serve ice cream or freeze at least 4 hours for scoopable ice cream. Store in the freezer for up to 1 week.