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Two-Ingredient Sweet Potato Ice Cream

August 7, 2020 by Emily Cooper 39 Comments

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This Healthy Vegan Two Ingredient Sweet Potato Ice Cream Recipe is quick and easy to make – no churn required! Made with mashed sweet potato and banana, with optional spices to make it taste like pie in ice cream form!

Two Ingredient Sweet Potato Ice Cream Hand Holding Cone

This recipe was originally posted in 2016, but has since been updated.

August. That beautiful time where it’s still hot as hell, but you start thinking about pumpkin, sweaters, and crunchy leaves. The time where you’re not ready to give up sunshine and long evenings, but also want to get your basic girl on with a pumpkin spice latte. I get it. This sweet potato ice cream is literally the lovechild of holding on to summer, but getting a mouthful of fall in every bite.

What makes this sweet potato ice cream delicious and healthy

  • sweet potato
  • banana
  • vanilla (optional)
  • cinnamon (optional)
  • honey or maple syrup (optional)

How to make this sweet potato ice cream

Wash and poke a large sweet potato (or two small) with a fork, and cook on high in the microwave for 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Let cool to touch, and scoop the flesh out into a small container with a lid. You should have about 1 cup of cooked sweet potato. If you want to add some more fall flavor to your ice cream, mash in 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Cover, and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm. Slice one ripe banana, and freeze pieces for 2 hours, or until firm.

Two Ingredient Sweet Potato Ice Cream Ingredients in Blender

Let sweet potato mixture thaw for 5 minutes to make it easier to scoop out. You can also microwave for 10 seconds at a time to soften slightly. Add both the frozen banana slices and mashed sweet potato to a high-powered blender or food processor, and blend until smooth. You can eat as it if you want a soft-serve texture, or scoop into a container with a lid, and freeze for at least another hour for a firmer texture. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired before serving.

Two Ingredient Sweet Potato Ice Cream In Blender

Pro Tips

  • You can also replace the cinnamon with 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice for some extra fall flavor.
  • Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans for some extra texture.
  • Use a silicone mat or mold, or line your container with parchment paper before freezing sweet potato for easier removal.

FAQs

My ice cream isn’t blending smoothly. What am I doing wrong?

Using a high-powered blender or food processor works best to gets this to blend smoothly. If you don’t have either, just stop the machine regularly, scrape down the sides, and use the ‘pulse’ function to blend easier. Using a low setting on the blender also helps to blend more than a higher setting. If needed, add a tablespoon of any kind of milk to help it blend.

How long does this sweet potato ice cream keep?

You can store this ice cream in the freezer for up to 3 weeks. I recommend letting it thaw on the counter for 5-10 minutes after removing from the freezer to make it easier to scoop and serve.

Two Ingredient Sweet Potato Ice Cream in Dish with Scoop

Money-Saving Tips for this Sweet Potato Ice Cream

Look for sales. If your grocery store has a discount section on ripe produce, you can most often find super ripe bananas there for a fraction of the cost. Take advantage of the sale, peel, and freeze them so they are ready to go!
Buy store brands. Opt for store brands for spices like vanilla and cinnamon for a more cost-effective option that doesn’t sacrifice flavor or quality.

Did you make this recipe? Leave me a comment and rating to let me know how it came out!

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Two-Ingredient Sweet Potato Ice Cream


  • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
  • Prep Time: 10 min (2 hour cool time)
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1–2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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This Healthy Vegan Two Ingredient Sweet Potato Ice Cream Recipe is quick and easy to make – no churn required! Made with mashed sweet potato and banana, with optional spices to make it taste like pie in ice cream form!


Ingredients

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  • 1ย large sweet potato, orย 1 cupย mashed sweet potato
  • 1ย banana, peeled and frozen
  • 1 teaspoonย vanilla (optional)
  • 2 teaspoonsย cinnamon
  • honey or maple syrup (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Wash sweet potato, pierce with a fork, and cook on high for 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Let cool to touch.
  2. Scoop flesh out of potato, and transfer to a small bowl.
  3. Mash with vanilla and cinnamon if using.
  4. Transfer to a freezer-safe container with a lid, and freeze sweet potato at least 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Slice banana, and freeze at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  6. Once frozen, add potato and banana to a food processor or high-powered blender, and blend until smooth.
  7. Top with additional cinnamon and maple syrup or honey if desired, and serve for a soft-serve texture, or freeze until firmer for hard ice cream texture.
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Freeze
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Full recipe
  • Calories: 273
  • Sugar: 23
  • Sodium: 108
  • Fat: 1
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 66
  • Fiber: 9
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 0

Keywords: sweet potato, banana, ice cream, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dessert

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Filed Under: 10 Ingredients or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Gluten-Free, Sweet Treats, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, ice cream, paleo, recipe, recipes, sweet potato, vegan

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Comments

  1. rachel @ Athletic Avocado

    July 18, 2016 at 7:04 am

    Wait this is actually GENIUS! Love me some sweet taters and nana ice cream!

    Reply
  2. glenneth

    July 18, 2016 at 7:10 am

    i would have never thought about sweet potato ice cream. that looks easy enough. i would definitely be adding cinnamon (my favorite spice!)

    Reply
  3. Ilka

    July 18, 2016 at 7:26 am

    I really need to give these frozen banana ice cream recipes a try. Sounds great! Only 2 ingredients is pretty fab!

    Reply
  4. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

    July 18, 2016 at 7:31 am

    This is so creative! I bet it’s such a great texture! I’ll have to give this a try ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  5. Laurina Roo @sweetenedbyplants

    July 18, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Woah this is like heaven!! and with only 2 ingredients! I have to try this!!! :0

    Reply
  6. Chelsey

    July 18, 2016 at 9:49 am

    I mayyyy be thinking ahead a little bit, but this on top of apple pie at Thanksgiving….DELISH! Drooling already!

    Reply
  7. GiGi Eats

    July 18, 2016 at 9:58 am

    I AM GAGA OVER THIS!!!!!!!! I wonder if it would work with just ONE ingredients because sweet potatoes are the MAIN EVENT in my life these days! ๐Ÿ˜›

    Reply
  8. Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs

    July 18, 2016 at 10:58 am

    This looks amazing! Brilliant!

    Reply
  9. RFC

    July 18, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    Oh wow, I would never think to use sweet potatoes to make ice cream, but now that I think about it, the flavor is probably fantastic!

    Reply
  10. Julie

    July 18, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    I’m with everyone else and would not have thought to make ice cream from sweet potatoes but the texture looks great and the flavor sounds unique and tasty.

    Reply
  11. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

    July 18, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    Wow what an interesting and creative idea!! Never would have thought of that. Hope you will link up to meatless Monday today

    Reply
  12. Cassandra @ Powered By BLING

    July 18, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    My husband lives on sweet potatoes! He will love this. I can’t wait to try it either. I’m such a savory food lover. I’ve had cucumber ice cream at a local ice cream parlor and it is by far the best ice cream I’ve ever had. This one might give it a run for the money.

    Reply
  13. Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run

    July 18, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    Wow, I would have never thought of putting sweet potato in an ice cream recipe! Sounds really good though!

    Reply
  14. Nicole @ Fitful Focus

    July 18, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Ooo yes please! I’ll take a pint!

    Reply
  15. Sarah

    July 18, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    This looks really good! Very creative idea, definitely will be trying!

    Reply
  16. Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands

    July 18, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    Love this! I use to have an obsession with eating sweet potato ice cream for breakfast a couple years ago! So simple and delicious and it was so great for energy in the morning!

    Reply
  17. Annmarie Licatese

    July 18, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    YUM! I need this in my life! Sharing!

    Reply
  18. Giselle Rochford

    July 18, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    I cannot wait to try this. It sounds sooo good.
    Also, congrats on the new camera! ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
  19. Christina Bauer

    July 18, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    Well good grief, you’ve nailed it! What a perfect post-workout treat: cold AND full of carbs and potassium!! I have two massive sweet potatoes I need to use up…I see them becoming ice cream ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
  20. jill conyers

    July 19, 2016 at 9:07 am

    I love sweet potato. I actually like it more than pumpkin which seems to be unheard of.

    Reply
  21. Kimberly

    July 19, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Wow- that looks really good! I also think sweet potato is a great flavor to transition us into Fall.

    Reply
  22. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com

    July 19, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Wow! This is such a great idea, can’t wait to try it!! Perfect treat after a long, hot run ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  23. Rebecca

    July 19, 2016 at 11:23 pm

    Yum! I am going to make this ASAP!

    Reply
  24. Erin Pauling

    October 8, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    How do you think the taste would be if using an avocado instead? I am so not a fan of bananas… I know, people think it’s weird ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Emily Cooper

      October 11, 2016 at 8:01 pm

      Hmm..I’ve never given it a try, but it definitely wouldn’t be as sweet. Maybe try freezing the avocado first, and adding some maple syrup? I can’t vouch for how it would turn out, but if you give it a try definitely let me know how it turns out! I’ll have to give it a try too next time I make it!

      Reply
  25. Jessica

    June 6, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Could you add coconut oil or coconut butter, for flavor?

    Reply
    • Emily Cooper

      June 6, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      Definitely! Great idea! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Jessica

        June 6, 2017 at 4:14 pm

        Do you know how much would be a good amount?

        Reply
        • Emily Cooper

          June 7, 2017 at 11:51 am

          I haven’t given it a try, but I’d say maybe 1/2 tablespoon? Let me know if you give it a try, and how it comes out!

          Reply
          • Jessica

            June 7, 2017 at 1:18 pm

            I will, thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚

          • Jessica

            June 7, 2017 at 1:21 pm

            Do you think the oil or butter would work better? And would I just add it to the food processor with the frozen sweet potato and banana?

          • Emily Cooper

            June 8, 2017 at 11:31 am

            I feel the coconut butter may have more flavor than the oil? I would just make sure it was melted before adding to help it blend better.

          • Jessica

            June 9, 2017 at 9:45 am

            OMG it was delicious! Thank you so much! ๐Ÿ™‚

          • Emily Cooper

            June 9, 2017 at 7:29 pm

            So happy to hear! ๐Ÿ˜€ Glad you enjoyed!

  26. Diyonne Summers

    June 17, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    As a beginner vegan (4 days) I am so glad I found this I am the only vegan in this house of 7 and i almost cried watching my family eat ice cream without me. I am currently well anxiously awaiting for the ingredients to freeze. You are a life saver.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily Cooper

      June 18, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      So happy to hear Diyonne! I have plenty of vegan-friendly recipes on my recipe page as well in case you need some more inspiration. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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