Banana-ish Ice Cream with Caramel-ish bits

Ooooh yes, now we’re entering fantasy dessert territory:
Banana-ish Ice Cream +  Caramel-ish Bits = creamy, dreamy, golden perfection.

This is giving “banoffee ice cream meets frozen banana heaven” — and the best part? You can make it with or without an ice cream maker. Let’s get to it:

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Banana-ish Ice Cream with Caramel-ish Bits

(No-churn & churn options below!)

Ingredients:

For the Banana Base:

• 3 ripe bananas (super ripe = max flavor)

• 1 ½ cups heavy cream (or full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free)

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

For the Caramel-ish Bits:

• ½ cup soft caramels or caramel candies, chopped

• 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (to melt & swirl)

• Optional: pinch of sea salt or flaky salt for salted caramel vibes

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No-Churn Method:

1. Blend the Base:

   • In a blender or food processor, blend bananas until smooth.

   • Stir in condensed milk, vanilla, and salt.

2. Whip the Cream:

   • In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.

   • Gently fold in the banana mixture.

3. Add Caramel-ish Bits:

   • Chop caramels and melt with a splash of cream if you’d like swirls instead of chunks.

   • Fold in chopped pieces or gently swirl melted caramel into the mixture.

4. Freeze:

   • Pour into a loaf pan or container.

   • Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.

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With Ice Cream Maker:

1. Make the Base:

   • Blend banana, condensed milk, vanilla, and salt.

   • Chill the mixture, then churn according to your machine’s instructions.

2. Add the Caramel Bits:

   • During the last few minutes of churning, toss in chopped caramels or drizzle in warm caramel to create ribbons.

3. Freeze to Set:

   • Transfer to container and freeze 2–3 hours to firm up.

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Flavor Twists (if you’re feeling wild):

• Add crushed graham crackers or waffle cone bits

• Swirl in some peanut butter or Nutella

• A splash of bourbon for a grown-up twist

• Toasted pecans for banoffee pie vibes

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Want a vegan version, sugar-free, or something more like a “frozen banana pop-style”? I can remix this to fit whatever vibe you’re going for