5-Minute Banana Soft Serve (with Instant Pudding Mix + Berry Option!)

A birds-eye view of two bowls of soft serve; one with frozen banana and caramel and the other frozen berries with dark chocolate chips and whipped cream.

5-Minute Banana Soft Serve (with Instant Pudding Mix + Berry Option!)

The most insanely delicious, ultra creamy banana (and mixed berry) soft serve, made with just five simple ingredients in five minutes! The secret ingredient is instant pudding mix and I have included a lower calorie, refreshing berry option as well! If you're craving something sweet, or a healthier version of ice cream, give this one a try! {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Friendly}

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy dessert, healthy high protein snack, healthy ice cream

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 176kcal

Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

2 medium/large bananas, sliced & frozen OR 1 cup frozen berries
1/2 cup reduced fat cool whip sub with dairy-free, if needed
2 tablespoons instant cheesecake pudding mix or preferred flavor
3-4 tablespoons skim or Fairlife milk sub with plant-based, see notes
Pinch of sea salt
1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder optional

Topping and Add-In Ideas

Cinnamon
Caramel
Chopped Nuts
Whipped Cream
Dark Chocolate Chips
Sprinkles
Fresh Fruit

Instructions

Add all base ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and well-combined, stopping and scraping down the sides to incorporate all the ingredients. If using a food processor, try switching between pulsing and blending. If the blender gets stuck, add a splash of milk. The consistency is definitely best if you can stick to just 3 tablespoons, though!
Divide into two servings. Top with you favorite toppings and enjoy! Best if consumed immediately.

Notes

I used Fairlife milk, a plant-based milk may result in a thinner consistency. 1-2 scoops of vanilla or unflavored protein powder, optional. I tested with and without protein powder and I did prefer it without!
If you prefer a thicker consistency, blend completely and add a couple more slices of bananas.
This recipe tastes best if consumed within a few hours. Yes, you can freeze it, but the longer it freezes the icier the consistency becomes. When I tested this, it was fine if frozen for up to 8 hours.

Nutritional information is just an estimation and individual ingredients and preparation may lead to slight discrepancies. Above is for the banana version without protein powder.

Berry version: 111 calories, 2.4 grams of fat, 247 mg sodium, 21.8 grams of carbohydrates, 2.3 grams of protein, 12.9 total sugars, 6.5 grams of added sugars, 2.6 grams of fiber,

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