Creamy Cherry Pecan Ice Cream (No-Churn)
This Cherry Pecan no churn ice cream is the kind of recipe you make once and never stop talking about.
It’s sweet, creamy, and shockingly easy to make with just a few ingredients — no ice cream maker required. If you’ve never tried banana “nice cream” before, it’s basically a healthy-ish hack for when you want ice cream without the fuss (or the dairy, if that’s your jam).
The frozen banana base gives it a smooth, soft-serve consistency, while chopped cherries and crunchy pecans bring texture and flavor. It’s the kind of treat that looks fancy but takes under 10 minutes to make.
While this version uses dairy milk, you can definitely change that out to your favorite plant based milk. It will change the texture some, and might affect the flavor slightly.
Why You’ll Love This
- No ice cream maker needed
- Naturally sweet and dairy-optional
- Totally customizable: Swap the cherries or nuts for your favorites, or what you have on hand.
- Guilt-free dessert that feels indulgent
Tips & Swaps
- Keep frozen banana slices on hand at all times — they’re magic for smoothies and desserts like this
- Frozen cherries work best, but fresh can be used in a pinch
- Want it richer? Add a splash of heavy cream or swap milk for half-and-half
- Feeling adventurous? Stir in dark chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or a swirl of almond butter
Ingredients
Method
- Place the frozen bananas, honey, vanilla extract, and salt into a high-powered blender. Add milk and blend on high until smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- If more liquid is necessary, add additional milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, while blending until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a large bowl and fold in the chopped cherries and pecans. Spoon into individual serving bowls and serve immediately topped with some chopped pecans (or place in the freezer until firm). Enjoy!
