Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Citrus Free, Corn Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nightshade Free, Nut Free, Oat Free, Soy Free, Mediterranean, Paleo, Pescatarian, Vega, Vegetarian

257 Calories | 3g Protein | 39g Carbs | 11g Fat | 6g Fiber

5 minutes | 2 servings

This mint chocolate chip ice cream is creamy, refreshing, and comes together in just 5 minutes with only three ingredients. The fresh mint brings a bright, cooling flavor that's worlds away from anything artificial, while dark chocolate chunks add rich, satisfying bites throughout.

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Why You'll Love This

It's soft serve when you make it and firms up beautifully in the freezer for scoopable ice cream later. The best part? No ice cream maker, no complicated steps, and it's ready when you are. Perfect for those days when hot flashes are coming one right after another and you need something cold and satisfying. Yes, even in December.

The Nutrition Profile

Each serving delivers a balanced mix of natural sugars from banana and healthy fats from dark chocolate. The natural fiber from bananas and mint leaves (6g per serving) supports digestive health and help prevent constipation.

The dark chocolate (at 70% cacao or higher) contains flavonoids and minerals like magnesium and iron. Bananas provide potassium and vitamin B6. As we age, our bodies benefit from whole food sources of these minerals, which play roles in everything from bone health to muscle function.

The Ingredient List

This recipe keeps it simple with frozen bananas, fresh mint leaves, and dark chocolate. The key is using ripe bananas that you've sliced and frozen solid.

Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots before freezing for the sweetest flavor. Fresh mint is usually available year-round in the produce section, and you only need about 1/4 cup of chopped leaves.

For the chocolate, choose a bar that's at least 70% cacao and roughly chop it into chunks, or use mini dark chocolate chips if they’re available in your area.

If dairy bothers you: This recipe is naturally dairy-free, making it gentle on sensitive stomachs.

Want it creamier? Add a splash of coconut milk to the food processor.

Need it scoopable straight from the freezer? Try adding 1 tablespoon of vodka before freezing to prevent it from getting rock solid.

The Practical Stuff

You'll need a food processor to blend the frozen bananas until smooth. This takes about 3 to 5 minutes, and you'll need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times. The texture goes from crumbly to creamy as you blend.

Store this in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to three months. If you want soft serve consistency, eat it right away. For firmer ice cream, freeze it for at least an hour before scooping. Since it freezes so well, make a double or even triple batch when you have the energy to have a stash of homemade ice cream ready to go when menopause cravings hit.

The Method

Start by adding your frozen banana slices and chopped fresh mint to the food processor. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides every minute or so. At first it will look crumbly and broken up but keep going. The bananas will start to cream up and become smooth and soft-serve-like after about 3 to 5 minutes of blending. Once it's creamy, stir in your chopped dark chocolate by hand so the chunks stay intact.

From here, you have two options. Scoop it into bowls immediately and enjoy it as soft serve. The texture is light and creamy, perfect for eating right away. Or transfer it to an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for at least an hour if you want scoopable ice cream with a firmer texture. Either way works depending on what you're in the mood for.

Why This Works

This mint chocolate chip ice cream is refreshing, naturally sweet, and takes just minutes to make with minimal cleanup. It's a cool, satisfying treat that doesn't require heating up your kitchen or complicated equipment. Plus, it uses whole food ingredients and gives you complete control over sweetness and flavor intensity.

Whether you eat it as soft serve or freeze it for later, you've got a homemade ice cream option ready whenever you need something cold and delicious.

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