Acne safe ice cream. You may be wondering if there is such a thing?
There are lots of acne-safe ice creams in the frozen dessert section at the market, but if you want to get rid of all of the not-needed fillers and preservatives, opt for this super easy and super delicious alternative.
What we love about this ice cream is that you can use the same banana ice cream base and then get creative developing amazing flavor combinations. We have included a few flavor combos here to stir up your creativity.
There are lots of steps listed below, but let me break it down for you real plain and simple. Freeze ripe bananas (the brown ones). Pop the frozen ripe bananas in the blender. Blend with a bit of coconut or almond milk. Add in some yummy fruit or nut butters and voila — it’s delicious and oh-so easy!
Acne Safe Ice Cream Ingredients
Banana Ice Cream Base
Produce
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3 ripe bananas, frozen
Liquid
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1/2 C coconut milk or almond milk
Directions
- Begin with a ripe bananas. They should be partially brown which makes them soft and sweet.
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Peel the banana and chop. Peel the banana and chop into even bite-sized pieces. They blend easier when they are about the same size.
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Put the banana pieces in an airtight container. Place in a freezer-safe glass bowl or freezer bag.
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Freeze the banana pieces for at least 2 hours. Freeze until solid, at least 2 hours but ideally overnight.
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Take the frozen banana pieces out of the freezer safe bowl or bag and put them into food processor, Magic Bullet or powerful blender or Vitamix.
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Add a little coconut or almond milk if your blender isn’t strong enough to break down the frozen banana. If you don’t want to add any liquid, simply thaw the bananas a bit before blending.
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Blend until smooth and creamy. It will look chunky and crumbly as you first begin to blend, but be patient for the magic to happen. Stop the blender a few times to scrape the sides down.
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Add Mix In Ingredients of your choice (see suggestions below) to create other flavors.
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Serve immediately as soft serve or freeze for up to an hour before scooping it out with an ice cream scoop. This ice cream tastes best the same day it is made but it can be frozen for a week or so and served later.
Mix In Ingredients
Okay, so here is where the fun begins! Let your creative juices flow and create some yummy, acne safe ice cream delights!
Banana, Strawberry, Coconut Acne Safe Ice Cream
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1 C strawberries, frozen
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1/2 C coconut milk powder
Blend frozen strawberries and coconut milk powder into banana base until smooth. Pour into an airtight freezer container and freeze for one hour. Scoop out to serve and top with fresh or dried coconut shreds and fresh strawberries
Coffee Acne Safe Ice Cream
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Individual packet of instant coffee
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1/2 C almond butter (do not use peanut butter)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Blend add-in ingredients into banana base. Pour into an airtight freezer container and freeze for one hour. Scoop out to serve and top with caramel, chocolate and/or chopped almonds.
Chocolate Acne Safe Ice Cream
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3 TBSP of cocoa powder
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pinch of salt
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1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Blend add-in ingredients into banana base. Pour into an airtight freezer container and freeze for one hour. Scoop out to serve and top with fresh banana, strawberries and/or chopped almonds.
Chocolate Almond Butter Acne Safe Ice Cream
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1/4 cup almond butter
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1/3 cup cocoa powder
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1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1/8 tsp salt
Blend add-in ingredients into banana base. Pour into an airtight freezer container and freeze for one hour. Scoop out to serve and top with caramel, chopped almonds and/or crunchy granola.
Lemon Blueberry Acne Safe Ice Cream
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1 cup frozen blueberries
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zest of 1 lemon
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lemon juice from 1/2 a lemon
Blend add-in ingredients into banana base. Pour into an airtight freezer container and freeze for one hour. Scoop out to serve and top with fresh blueberries.
Matcha Mint Chip Acne Safe Ice Cream
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¼ cup of dark chocolate chips
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2 teaspoons matcha powder
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1 drop of peppermint extract
Blend add-in ingredients into banana base. Pour into an airtight freezer container and freeze for one hour. Scoop out to serve and top with fresh mint and chocolate sauce.
The key to maintaining clear and luminous skin is keeping your diet super clean. This acne safe ice cream is a great option for people who are acne prone, and it is so super simple to make.
Do you know about all of the foods that trigger acne? Would you like some help in figuring out what you should and shouldn’t be eating?
We would love to help you. Schedule a consultation now, and we will take a deep dive into your refrigerator, your makeup bag and your lifestyle to figure out exactly what is causing you to break out.
Cheers to clear!
Rene
