Eating well during busy summer days can be a challenge. Between packing for family trips and hopping from the pool to a cookout, grocery runs and meal prep sometimes fall to the bottom of the to-do list. Fortunately, there are quick, wholesome options that make it easy to feed your family without spending hours in the kitchen.
This Strawberry Banana Ice Cream is one of my go-to recipes. It uses just four simple ingredients and takes about three minutes to make—perfect for hot afternoons or an easy dessert the whole family will enjoy.
Fruity and creamy, this treat works as a dessert or a nutritious snack. Kids and adults both love it, and it’s flexible enough to adapt to dairy-free diets with a simple swap of milk.
For a crunchy, kid-friendly topping, try Horizon Snack Grahams. They’re made with organic wheat and straightforward ingredients—no artificial flavors, dyes, or high fructose corn syrup—so they’re something parents can feel good about serving.
Horizon Snack Grahams come in three varieties—Honey, Chocolate, and Cinnamon. The honey flavor is a classic, but feel free to experiment and find your family’s favorite.
How to Make Strawberry Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen organic strawberries
- 2 bananas (preferably ripe)
- 1 Tbsp milk (Horizon Organic Milk or, for a dairy-free option, coconut or almond milk)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Horizon Snack Grahams, optional topping
Add the frozen strawberries and bananas to a food processor. Pour in 1 tablespoon of milk and the vanilla extract.
Cover and process. The processor may bounce a bit as it breaks up the frozen fruit—this is normal. Pause to scrape down the sides as needed, then process again until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You want a thick, spoonable consistency without large chunks.
Spoon the ice cream into 2–4 bowls, depending on portion size. Top with crushed Horizon Snack Grahams for added crunch and flavor, then serve immediately.
Strawberry Banana Ice Cream in 3 Minutes (Dairy-Free Option)
With just four ingredients, this recipe delivers a creamy, fruity treat that’s quick to make and perfect for warm days.
- Author: Erika at Living Well Mom.com
- Prep Time: 3 mins
- Total Time: 3 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen organic strawberries
- 2 bananas
- 1 Tbsp milk (or coconut/almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Horizon Snack Grahams, optional
Instructions
- Add the strawberries, bananas, milk, and vanilla extract to a food processor.
- Process until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides as needed.
- Spoon into 2–4 bowls.
- Top with Horizon Snack Grahams if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Horizon offers a variety of snacks kids enjoy, from Fruit Snacks and Apple Crunchers to Organic Sandwich Crackers and Super Squeeze—convenient options for busy families.
This recipe is a simple, wholesome way to cool off this summer—minimal prep, real ingredients, and a result the whole family will love.