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    Home » Cooking Videos » Single Serve Banana Soft Serve from Your Magic Bullet

    Single Serve Banana Soft Serve from Your Magic Bullet

    Updated: Aug 6, 2023 by greenlitebitescom · This post may contain affiliate links · 55 Comments

    Real quick video. I've been wanting to share this tip for awhile so when Michelle asked on Just Roni I decided to record real quick.

    In short, you CAN make Banana Soft Serve in a Bullet. I share my not so pretty technique and favorite combo...

    Click here for the original Banana Soft Serve recipe and video.

    Single Serve Banana Soft Serve from Your Magic Bullet

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    1. Deb S

      November 01, 2023 at 10:58 pm

      Hi!
      Your homemade banana/cocoa/blueberry ice cream using the Magic Bullet looks yummy!
      I've been looking for an easy ice cream recipe to use with my magic bullet. This fits the bill perfectly. Thank you so much! 👍🏻🍽️

      Reply
    2. Chris

      November 17, 2022 at 6:26 pm

      Quick simple video Recipe. I would Not recommend Shaking the whole magic Bullet while it's running. There's too much stress on the Cross Blades and that leads to the bearings wearing down and then your Bullet starts growling at you. Then you'll need new blades and maybe even a new Motor base. Stop the blending and Shake all you want. Then start blending again. You might also consider the optional Ice Crushing Blades to work better for you. Thank you so very much.

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    3. Jeffrey

      July 31, 2015 at 12:45 am

      I love how you're just a real person talking about something you do. This video is awesome. I tried it with a little bit of honey and a couple of baby carrots. It tasted amazing and it was orange!!!

      Reply
    4. Pearline Thompson

      May 05, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      Thank you so much for this great video I will be trying this tonight. Which of the blades did you use, please?

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      • roni

        May 05, 2015 at 7:24 pm

        The liquid one. Hope you like it!

        Reply
    5. Annette

      September 23, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      Hi, I just tried this with my brand new magic bullet, it was YUM! It seems to take a while to breakdown thou, I didn't smash around my bullet like you did haha, well it is only a new toy at the moment, however I did stop and start and move the ingredients in the container. I am half guessing the reason you use over ripe bananas is that it breaks down easier? I was so eager to try this so I didn't wait to use an over ripe banana. It still tastes like banana thou so I wont be able to fool hubbie who is so painfully picky but who cares this indulgence is JUST FOR ME! Going to try it next with just bananas and maybe add a little vanilla essence. Actually going to try it with lots of combinations, thank you so very much for this, now I have something to satisfy the sweet tooth without all the FAT and extra sugars. Oh P.S. you don't need makeup, your cute enough as it is.

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    6. Katie

      August 14, 2014 at 9:16 am

      Hello! My hunt for an ice cream alternative led me to your videos. I love this particular version of the ones I've found online, and I'm wondering if you think this will work with a small, average blender. I'm an unemployed college kid who recently got a bit of spending money and I'm hesitant to blow it all on a Magic Bullet, especially if I can get the same result from a $20 personal blender. What do you think?

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      • Katie again

        August 14, 2014 at 9:20 am

        I just saw your link to where you used a food processor (sorry). Do you think a food processor would be a better investment than a small blender? I'm comparing these two, in terms of making banana soft serve recipes but also for being versatile around the kitchen. I don't have a lot of experience with kitchen appliances beyond the coffee maker and toaster, haha.
        Food Processor food processor vs Personal Blender

        Thanks for reading this.

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      • roni

        August 18, 2014 at 1:44 pm

        Hi Katie! I'd probably go with that small personal blender for $14. Just make sure you have some liquid in there and use my technique that I use with the bullet, pick it up and get the banana on the blades so it doesn't seize on you.

        Good luck!

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    7. Marcy

      July 26, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      Toni,
      This is so cool! I'm making it tonight. If I come up with some variations I'll post them. You are so darn cute too, love the energy!

      Reply
      • Marcy

        July 26, 2014 at 3:44 pm

        Whoops, autocorrect on my Kindle got your name wrong. I see it is really Roni.

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    8. Julia

      July 06, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      OMG this is soo perfectly chocolatey and not too sweet.. how have I lived all my life without this... I'm officially Obsessed!!! Thank you!!!! 🙂 (Love your blog by the way!)

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    9. Scott

      May 16, 2014 at 2:22 am

      I will definately have to try this, I enjoyed the video, and you are super cute!

      Reply
    10. dave

      May 05, 2014 at 11:38 pm

      I just got a magic bullet this summer after I got back from school. I've been using it regularly for a week now but I don't quite have the finesse you do with the bullet but I'm really glad I'm not the only one trying to violently shake all the contents to the bottom! Smoothies are pretty simple but to make ice cream, I'm lost. How long do you keep the motor on when you make it?

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      • roni

        May 06, 2014 at 8:38 am

        Hi Dave! I'm not sure about time, a few minutes maybe? I think the secret is learning how little liquid you can get way with and having it still blend. I'd start adding more liquid than you need to use and then experimenting until you find the right amount that let's' the blades spin while you are whipping the contents towards the blades.

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    11. Erica

      April 01, 2014 at 9:04 am

      I have two different blades for my Bullet, which one do I use for the soft icecream? Thank you

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      • roni

        April 01, 2014 at 10:08 am

        I used the one for liquids that had the blades that poke up.
        Hope that helps!

        -Roni

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    12. shelli

      January 26, 2014 at 10:19 pm

      Thanks so much for this simple recipe!
      Now I don't need to buy ice cream any more. 🙂

      I used:

      - 1 frozen banana
      - 4 or 5 frozen strawberries
      - a few tablespoons of slivered almonds
      - 2 tablespoons of unrefined, organic coconut oil
      - a few ounces of water, added slowly as needed

      I used my blender's small cup as suggested.

      It was delicious.

      Next time I'll try to make enough to put in a waffle bowl. 🙂

      Reply
    13. Mary Nett

      October 18, 2013 at 6:35 am

      Hi Roni! You are adorable and I LOVE your blog. I have been using your recipes for years. I'm going to try this tonight with banana, cocoa powder and a couple tablespoons of Better than Peanut Butter (only 45 calories). I am a Reese addict and would love to find a satisfying replacement!

      Reply
    14. Bridget

      June 04, 2013 at 8:15 pm

      I LOVE making this. I don't have a magic bullet so I use my immersion blender and elbow grease. 😉
      I haven't added the blueberries (yet) but I love the hershey's special dark. And if I'm in the mood - a swirl of natural peanut butter at the end is a nice addition.
      Tonight's batch was thicker (just bananas softened for a few minutes and cocoa - no liquid) so I ate it on a cone with some chia seeds sprinkled on. Totally delicious. Who needs jimmies?* ('sprinkles to most of you)
      YUM!

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    15. Laurie Doss

      April 20, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      You are hilarious! Loved your video... I was contemplating purchasing a Yonanas, because my friend said you can do the same thing with a blender... Well, then I got online and discovered you could use the Bullet! Before I watched your video, I experimented with a recipe online. It worked pretty well. What I loved about your video was knowing the correct amount of fluid, and the cocoa powder I can't wait to try. Thanks so much!

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    16. roni

      September 24, 2012 at 12:41 pm

      Hi Katie - I'd just use bananas, a splash of milk (vanilla almond would be awesome!) and a splash of vanilla extract! That would be yummy!!

      Reply
    17. Katie Burke

      September 23, 2012 at 8:10 pm

      Hi, Roni! Do you have a "vanilla" recipe? The chocolate/blueberry looks DELICIOUS (and I will be trying it myself as soon as I get to the store for some cocoa!), but my hubby only eats vanilla ice cream. Suggestions? THANKS!!!

      Reply
    18. natalia

      September 18, 2012 at 2:48 pm

      I loved it! My son is a type 1 diabetic and I am always looking for healthy ways to satisfy his craving for sweets, he was so happy with this! I am making it for his birthday party, thank you. I make one with almond/coconut milk peanut butter and cocoa powder, delicious!

      Reply
    19. jeanne

      July 22, 2012 at 9:17 pm

      this is awesome! I don't have a magic bullet, so i used a food processor. To one frozen banana and a handful of blueberries, I added 2 tbsp of PB2 plus 2 tbsp cocoa, and just 1 tbsp water--fantastic! Thanks!

      Reply
    20. Kathren M

      July 18, 2012 at 4:49 pm

      Banana's and peaches is excellent! Tried it the other day and not only did I eat it, but my extremely picky eater kids ate it too. Matter of fact they requested for me to make it for them a couple of days later! Thanks for the idea. 🙂 I will never buy ice cream for myself again!!!!

      Reply
    21. Amber

      July 07, 2012 at 11:03 am

      I just tried this and I have to say that I think this recipe is going to change my life! As an ice cream junkie, I found it incredibly satisfying and rich. It's barely 1 WW point! I just discovered your blogs. They are fantastic. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    22. Deb

      July 02, 2012 at 3:53 pm

      freezer worked, i just have to still it a tad!

      Reply
    23. Deb

      July 02, 2012 at 3:27 pm

      Popped it in the freezer lets see if that works.

      Reply
    24. roni

      July 02, 2012 at 3:25 pm

      Less liquid especially if the berries are NOT frozen. That's the only reason it would be running. Sorry it didn't work for you. 🙁

      Reply
    25. Deb

      July 02, 2012 at 3:20 pm

      Ok I think I did a FAIL! Mine came out a tad runny. I followed instruction by instruction.. not sure WHY it was runny 🙁 my berries were NOT frozen.. the banana was totally frozen

      Reply
    26. roni

      June 28, 2012 at 3:04 pm

      You could but the bananas make it "creamy"

      Reply
    27. Deb

      June 27, 2012 at 12:56 pm

      Do you HAVE to use bananas? Can you just use berries?

      Reply
    28. Courtney

      June 10, 2012 at 12:02 pm

      I can't believe I haven't made this yet, I have a vitamix so been hearing about this for a long time. Dessert tonight!!! Thanks!

      Reply
    29. Dani

      June 08, 2012 at 5:20 pm

      I eat banana soft serve all the time...I haven't bought ice cream since I discovered it either! I usually just put in the banana and cocoa powder, but never thought to throw in a little milk or water with it. I make mine in a Bullet as well and find it very irritating how often the blades catch!

      Reply
    30. Claudia @ Machen und Tun

      June 08, 2012 at 1:13 pm

      Dear Roni, because of this post i bought me a little blender and i just love it! You wouldn´t believe how many shakes and smoothies i already made with it, it is kind of absurd.. 🙂
      Now i just tried this recipy and must say i am seriously in love with it. sooo good!
      Thanks so very, very much for showing us this, it made my life on WW so much easier because now i eat healthy, filling treats instead of chocolate or crisps..
      Claudia

      Reply
    31. Patty

      June 03, 2012 at 4:19 pm

      Just made this with banana, frozen raspberries, almond milk and regular cocoa powder bc thats what I had in the house...DELICIOUS!

      Reply
    32. rina

      June 02, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      Mmm mmm I made my version of the dessert and I am hooked!! I used one frozen banana, about 1/2 teaspoon of almond butter, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, a had full of mixed frozen berries and added water. I started blending it but it was very thick so I had to add a little more water, then blend again. Thanks for the idea!!

      Reply
    33. Maggie

      May 30, 2012 at 11:48 am

      Just did this in the bullet - omg! it was just fantastic! i shook that baby like you did in the video and it was amazing... thanks!

      Reply
    34. Melissa (@TheDailyMel)

      May 29, 2012 at 11:15 pm

      I *love* frozen banana soft serve! I make it in my Vitamix. I generally use a frozen banana and a container of nonfat Greek yogurt, plus whatever other mix-ins I want to add. The yogurt gives me some protein and really boosts the creaminess, too. I'm definitely doing to have to try and blueberry & dark cocoa combination! I have both of those ingredients on hand already, so that may be my "treat" tomorrow night. 🙂

      Reply
    35. Wendy Brassbridge

      May 29, 2012 at 9:46 pm

      🙂 ...now I must go buy a bullet, this sounds AWESOME!

      Reply
    36. Paula

      May 28, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      I just tried your banana soft serve and the hubby loved it. I have been wanting to get him to eat less dairy and ice cream is his down fall. This fits the bill. Thanks so much.

      Reply
    37. Lindsay

      May 24, 2012 at 11:09 pm

      I had no idea I could do this in my bullet! Now I don't have to clean the giant food processor. Yay!!!

      Reply
    38. roni

      May 24, 2012 at 8:09 pm

      Yup! Strawberries work great!

      Reply
    39. Kathren M

      May 24, 2012 at 7:34 pm

      Sounds delicious. Have you tried banana and strawberries that might be a good combination. 🙂

      Reply
    40. Marla

      May 23, 2012 at 11:13 pm

      Just wanted to let you know you inspired me. Didn't have the peaches on hand so this is what I did...
      I decided to get 6 ounces of greek yogurt, 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries, and 2 tablespoons sugar free chocolate syrup. I blended it all in the Ninja and froze it for 35 minutes. It was soft, creamy and chocolaty. Thanks for the inspiration!!

      Reply
    41. Tanya

      May 23, 2012 at 10:14 pm

      You're hilarious! I discovered frozen bananas a few months ago and I am HOOKED! I also love them with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, etc.... The list goes on. SO yummy. Thanks for your shaking 🙂

      Reply
    42. roni

      May 23, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      yeah.. I kind of gave them up after I wasn't able to maintain a video a week. Plus, I wasn't sure how many people actually noticed or cared. Although, I thought it was cute. 🙂

      Reply
    43. Sheri J

      May 23, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      ok you are adorable with all the shaking and banging! Are you done with the green shirts you wear in the videos?

      Reply
    44. Jessica

      May 23, 2012 at 1:33 pm

      Thanks Roni, I will be off to the store to find some very ripe bananas! I have made this in my food processor before but found it a pain to clean, the Bullet would be SO much easier.
      I vote for you to be the Bullet spokeswoman. Have you ever seen the super-cheesy infomercials for it, like when the lady is in the kitchen in her housedress smoking a cigarette? You need to replace her. Although I can imagine the Bullet people having an aneurysm when they watch you shake their product all around 🙂

      Reply
    45. Barbara

      May 23, 2012 at 1:10 pm

      i have the Yonanas machine too. I love it.
      I use bananas mango bananas and pineapple (great)
      next I will try watermellon.
      Oh I have the bullet too. I think I will try that when I am going to make it just for me.
      Have a great day

      Reply
    46. Marla

      May 23, 2012 at 10:20 am

      I think I'll try this with peaches and greek yogurt. I'm doing Medi-weightloss and the bananas are a little high on the sugar scale for that.
      Thanks for the inspiration!!

      Reply
    47. Michelle

      May 23, 2012 at 8:53 am

      🙂 Thanks Roni! I made some last night with my magic bullet and it was awesome! I made enough for two small bowls and drizzled it with chocolate syrup....yummy! I put one serving in the freezer and told my husband that I had left a sweet treat for him in the freezer whenever he was ready. He came and sat beside me and ate it all up and then looked at me and said....what was in that? When I told him he said "Really" the look on his face was "Really" priceless:)
      I found it very satisfying and filling...a keeper for sure!

      Reply
    48. MaryBe

      May 23, 2012 at 7:28 am

      I've been making banana soft serve for ages in my little food processor/chopper. My daughter got me a Yonanas for Mother's Day and I love it! I make sure I always have bananas in the freezer.

      Reply
    49. Kim

      May 23, 2012 at 6:37 am

      As the one who got you started on this SO long ago - I get a kick everytime you refer to it! I love the modifications you made! I will definately try this combo! I can't believe you haven't bought ice cream since then! That is awesome!

      Keep up the creative crazy that we love so much! :O)

      Reply

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