Beat the heat with this cool and tasty summertime ice cream recipe. It’s a delicious and icy treat that calls for 3 simple ingredients. 

Wait, ice cream without all the junk ingredients like added sugar, flavors, thickeners, or hormone-ridden dairy? Yup!

Ditch the treat that’s filled with questionable ingredients that overload you and your kiddos with a spike of sugar. Instead, indulge in an ice cream that’s made with real ingredients AND will nourish your body.

Besides the yummy ingredients, all you need is a blender – that’s it!

Healthy, Light, Refreshing and Even Dairy-Free, if You Prefer

Here at Elderberry Queen, we’re all about keeping recipes simple. Who has the time to slave away in the kitchen only to be left with a sink full of dishes? Not me.

One thing’s for sure. If I did have the time for that, it’s not how I’d want to spend it. Instead, you’ll find me sitting on my front porch, soaking up the sun with a bowl of this elderberry ice cream in hand. Yes, please! C’mon, you know you’re right there with me.

Not only is this recipe healthy and light, but it’s crazy easy to make. I’m not kidding. I’m talking less than 5 minutes in a blender, and – just like Emeril Lagasse would say – BAM! You’ve got the best summer treat that beats anything you could find in the store.

Love ice cream, but your body hates dairy? Psssh. No worries at all. You can use any type of milk you prefer. When I make this recipe, I typically use almond milk and it turns out ahhhhmazing. Like “I’ve attempted to skip off with the entire blender’s worth of ice cream to myself” kind of amazing, haha. 

Don’t judge, please. I just really love ice cream.

No Time in the Freezer

Most recipes for ice cream require some time in the freezer – which means one thing… you have to play that silly waiting game. I’ve never been a fan of those types of games. It’s just a tease, in my opinion.

Well, not this recipe. It literally goes from a blender to your bowl and it’s ready to eat. No waiting, no craving, nada. Instead, instant ice cream gratification.

There’s a time to wait, and there’s a time to eat ice cream, don’t you agree?

The Secret Ingredient = Elderberry Syrup

This ice cream recipe has a secret ingredient, and of course, that’s going to be my organic elderberry syrup. It adds the perfect touch of sweetness, flavor and color to this gorgeous ice cream.

But did you know that elderberry syrup is incredibly powerful for your overall health?

It can positively impact our gut health, heart health and even depression.

These gorgeous purple berries are known to shorten the duration of colds and the flu, but they do so much more than that. They can also strengthen your gut, help with allergies and support skin health.

Elderberry Syrup is a powerful superfood that should be taken every day, all year round.

So why not add it to our ice cream to give it a burst of delicious flavor along with immune-boosting properties? 

You read that right. You can get healthy while eating ice cream!

Read more about why we never miss our daily dose of elderberry syrup here.

Don’t Throw Those Overripe Bananas Away

Ever had a bowl of bananas that have gone too brown and you keep telling yourself you’ll make banana bread, but it doesn’t happen? This is the story of my life, haha!

Ya never get around to making that bread, right? It requires pulling out all the ingredients and mixing, and baking, and yada yada. 

But breaking them into chunks and tossing them into a Ziploc and then the freezer is SO MUCH EASIER. Then, when you’re having an ice cream hankering, you’re good to go! Just make sure you have my elderberry syrup on hand too.

So don’t throw away your overripe bananas. Freeze them and make homemade ice cream instead. 

Remember: the darker they are (but not gone bad) the tastier and creamier your ice cream will be!

Full List of Ingredients for Homemade Elderberry Ice Cream

Here’s all you’ll need to make this easy elderberry ice cream recipe:

When it comes to kitchen equipment, all you need is a blender and a spatula to scrape the sides.

Easy peasy.

How to Make Homemade Elderberry Ice Cream

This recipe is super easy, that’s why it’s my go-to recipe all summer long for a cool treat!

Here’s how to make it:

1. Peel your bananas, break them into chunks and toss them into a plastic container or Ziploc bag to freeze. I usually do this the night before or I just make a habit of always having some frozen and ready to go. The bananas are good in the freezer for months, so no worries there.

2. To make the ice cream, toss the frozen banana chunks in the blender with ¼ cup of elderberry syrup. Blend well, it will be very very thick.

3. Then drizzle milk slowly allowing the mixture to blend properly. Stop when it resembles the consistency of ice cream.

4. Pour into a bowl, add any desired toppings, and indulge.

Pretty simple, huh? It’s oh-so-delicious. 

Topping Ideas for Your Ice Cream

There are two types of people in this world: those who love toppings on their ice cream and those who aren’t a fan.

I’m actually both, it just depends on the mood I’m in.

So… if you’re in the mood for some yummy toppings on your delicious elderberry ice cream, here are a few I recommend:

• Fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, you name it!)
• Drizzle peanut butter or almond butter
• A dollop of elderberry blueberry jam
• Chocolate chips
• Granola
• Cherries
• Crushed nuts

The possibilities are endless. 

Happiness & Ice Cream

Ice cream is one of those foods that truly make me happy. Especially when I know it’s healthy and nourishing. I have elderberry syrup to thank for that. Think about it, can you really sit around with this ice cream in hand and feel grumpy? I can’t.

Remember, when life gets tough, just scoop yourself a little happiness with this elderberry ice cream recipe.

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