I’m using the fall superstar to create a dairy-free frozen treat. The perks: You don’t need a special ice cream maker to whip it up; you can use a standard blender or food processor.

And you can use up any ripe bananas you may have lying around, which means you’re not only reducing food waste but also getting a double punch of potassium (pumpkin also contains the nutrient), which helps with blood pressure, bloating, and cramping. Also, pretty fantastic to enjoy an ice cream with 4 grams of fiber.

Try my tasty Sweet Potato Ice Cream for another creative frozen treat.

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Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

I’m using the fall superstar to create a dairy-free frozen treat. The perks: You don’t need a special ice cream maker to whip it up.
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree (about 1.5 cups)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Toasted and chopped pecans, optional

Instructions
 

  • Peel the bananas and freeze for at least 3 hours.
  • Break the frozen bananas into large pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor or highspeed blender. Add the remaining ingredients and process until completely smooth with no frozen chunks remaining. If the bananas are too hard to blend, add a splash of milk to help them along.
  • Enjoy immediately as soft-serve ice cream. Or, to firm it up, divide among small serving bowls, cover, and freeze for at least 30 minutes before serving. Let it sit on the counter for a few minutes to soften before digging in. Garnish with chopped toasted pecans, if desired.
  • Adding 1 tablespoon chopped pecans will add 50 calories to each serving.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 120Carbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 85mgFiber: 4gTotal Sugar: 19g— Natural Sugar: 11g— Added Sugar: 8g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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