# Single Ingredient Ice Cream This Homemade Banana Ice Cream Recipe Only Requires One Ingredient By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-banana-ice-cream References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-creamy-ice-cream-with-just-one-ingredient-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-93414) This single ingredient homemade banana ice cream requires only the tropical fruit and boasts the ability of being an [alternative to sugary frozen desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowsugar-ice-cream-brand) without compromising taste. With no need for dairy, sweetening or even ice cream itself, this delicious ice cream takes advantage of the naturally creamy nature of bananas when frozen. In order to make your own batch of homemade banana ice cream, you will need at least one large banana that has been peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks. The banana coins are then placed in a covered container and frozen overnight. Once the coins are completely frozen, empty the banana into a small food processor and blend until it takes on the smooth texture of [soft-serve ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-swirl-by-creami). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Single Ingredient Ice Cream:** Creating ice cream with only one ingredient allows for a healthier and simpler alternative to traditional frozen desserts. - **DIY Frozen Treats:** Encourages the trend of at-home dessert making, with the added benefit of promoting healthy ingredients. - **Naturally Sweetened Desserts:** Shifting towards naturally sweetened desserts with the use of fruits like bananas allows for less reliance on processed sugar. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating single ingredient desserts is a possible way for companies to meet growing demand for healthier dessert options. - **Kitchen Appliances and Gadgets:** Opportunity to create or market appliances that cater to homemade frozen desserts, such as food processors and blenders. - **Farm to Table:** Encourages the use of whole, natural ingredients and promotes health and sustainability in food production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Banana Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bananas-foster.md) - [Pint-Sized Ice Cream Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-scoops-ice-cream-mixes.md) - [Sour Cream Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-creami-ice-cream.md) - [Blended Banana Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-coffee.md) - [Ice Cream Maker Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastfreeze-ice-cream-maker.md) - [Southern Dessert-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-pudding-flavored-ice-cream.md) - [At-Home Soft-Serve Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmia-softsnap.md) - [Portable Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocinare-krush.md) - [At-Home Ice Cream Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-1.md)