Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Ice Cream
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Published Jul 15, 2021, Updated Jul 17, 2023
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This healthy oatmeal raisin ice cream is made with a banana ice cream base and has oats and raisins throughout. It’s naturally sweetened and absolutely delicious!
This recipe came to me while I was making oatmeal raisin protein cookies, which use bananas as the base. I decided to taste the “batter” and turns out the batter was delicious on its own (no surprise there). I couldn’t stop eating it.
And after a few tastes I knew I needed to make a cinnamon oatmeal raisin ice cream use my one ingredient banana ice cream recipe as a the base.
The funny thing is that there’s an ice cream shop here in Richmond called Gelati Celesti that has a flavor called cinnamon oatmeal cookie dough and it’s my all-time favorite, but the idea of making a healthy banana soft serve version never crossed my mind.
If you’re dealing with sweltering heat right now, I highly recommend cool down with this healthy frozen treat. You can feel good about eating it because it’s vegan, low-fat, gluten-free (if you use gluten-free oats) and absolutely delicious.
Here’s What You Need:
- frozen bananas – frozen bananas are the base of this vegan “nice cream”. I like to cut them into chunks so they blend up a little easier in the food processor.
- old fashioned oats – adds a little texture and a delicious oatmeal cookie flavor.
- raisins – another staple ingredient in this recipe. The raisins add a hint of sweetness and raisin flavor that pairs with the oatmeal.
- unsweetened vanilla almond milk – any non-dairy milk works, but I like using unsweetened vanilla almond milk.
- cinnamon – the perfect spice to bring all of the flavors together!
Is Banana Ice Cream Healthier Than Traditional Ice Cream?
Heck yes! This “ice cream” is lower in sugar and higher in fiber thanks to the banana. It’s also low-fat, dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free, making it a great treat for those with dietary restrictions. I actually prefer banana ice cream to regular ice cream and Liv is a big fan too!
How to Store
My batch always disappears a little too quickly… but if you have self control and want to store leftovers, this will last for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight container in the freezer.
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- Chocolate Strawberry Banana Yogurt Clusters
- Mint Chip Avocado Ice Cream
- Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
- Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Bars
- Strawberry Coconut Milk Sorbet
- 3-Ingredient Blueberry Frozen Yogurt
- Chocolate Covered Frozen Raspberries
- Frozen Yogurt Bark with Berries
- Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Oatmeal Raisin Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas, in chunks
- ⅓ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup raisins
- 2 – 4 Tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or other non-diary milk
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Place frozen banana chunks, oatmeal, raisins, almond milk (start with 2 Tablespoons) and cinnamon into a food processor.
- Pulse/process until smooth and creamy. You may need to turn off the motor and stir the mixture a couple times while processing.
- Grab bowls and serve immediately. We love this eaten as soft serve right after blending!
- For a scoop-able ice cream, transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe dish and freezer for two hours. Scoop and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Great idea for a healthy dessert!
Thanks, Janet! Let me know if you try it 🙂
I can NOT wait to try this. I am doing weight watchers, and I miss ice cream SO MUCH. This sounds amazing– and I can eat it for only 5 points!
Wooo! Thanks, Yvonne! Let me know how it turns out 🙂
This sounds so good. I am doing weight watchers and I miss ice cream SO MUCH lol. I can’t wait to try this
I’m going to try this out. Me and my wife will have a dinner date tonight, and this one will be an additional to our table. Thank you so much!
Let me know how it turns out!
I was just dying to try this recipe so I made it tonight. I swapped out the raisins for a couple of mashed dates and blended the oats in the food processor themselves before adding anything out. I am an oat lover, but something about oats in ice cream just didn’t seem right to me at first. I also mashed the dates with a fork before putting them in the processor with everything else because I’m picky with textures. It turned out great! Very sweet and creamy, although I think almost too sweet. Next time I make this I think I’ll just scrap the dates/raisins altogether and leave it with oats and ice cream. Tasty!
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Amber! Thanks so much for the review 🙂
Do dry oats or actual oatmeal go into the processor?
Sorry for the confusion. It should be old fashioned oats, not cooked oatmeal.
Thanks!! Can’t wait to try this, I have the bananas in the freezer now!
Sounds delicious! It won’t work with skim milk?
You can totally make it with skim milk if that’s what you have on hand!
Oh my! This sounds great! I’m thinking a drop or two of rum extract would make it rum raisin ice cream! Thanks!
Can I refreeze it?
Yes!! It tastes best right after preparing it, but you can certainly freeze it. Just bring it out 5-10 minutes before you want to eat it because it freezes up pretty solid! 🙂
what if you dont have a food processor/blender? can you do it without
Yeah, you can totally mash the frozen banana with a fork or spoon. It will be a little lumpy and not as creamy but it will still taste good. 🙂