Banana Martians
Dive into a galaxy of flavor with our Banana Martians! This delightful summer treat combines ripe bananas with creamy yogurt and a hint of honey for an out-of-this-world experience. Perfect for cooling off on a hot day, these fun snacks will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 bananas
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- evaporated milk
- milk
- whole milk
- sweetened condensed milk
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- chocolate
- cornstarch
- vanilla extract
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- cinnamon
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Dice the bananas and add them to a pot with cinnamon and milk.
- 2
Bring to a boil and add cornstarch to thicken, stirring until very thick.
- 3
Let it cool and blend with vanilla extract, whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk.
- 4
Melt the chocolate in a bag placed in hot water.
- 5
Fill bags with the mixture and freeze for 4 to 6 hours.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Dissolve cornstarch in 2-3 tablespoons of cold milk before adding to prevent lumps, as direct addition creates uneven gelatinization at 180-185°F.technique180-185°F
- ✓Cool the banana mixture to below 70°F before blending with dairy to prevent curdling from temperature shock and maintain smooth emulsion.timingBelow 70°F
- ✓Melt chocolate using a water bath at 110-115°F maximum to prevent seizing, as temperatures above 120°F cause cocoa solids to separate.technique110-115°F
- ✓Freeze for minimum 6 hours to achieve proper crystallization, as ice cream needs -5°F core temperature for scoopable yet firm texture.timing6 hours minimum
- ✓Use a 2:1:1 ratio of whole milk to evaporated to condensed milk for optimal fat content (12-15%) that prevents ice crystals while maintaining creaminess.ingredient2:1:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Banana Martians
Dive into a galaxy of flavor with our Banana Martians! This delightful summer treat combines ripe bananas with creamy yogurt and a hint of honey for an out-of-this-world experience. Perfect for cooling off on a hot day, these fun snacks will have everyone reaching for seconds!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 bananas
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- evaporated milk
- milk
- whole milk
- sweetened condensed milk
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- chocolate
- cornstarch
- vanilla extract
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- cinnamon
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Dice the bananas and add them to a pot with cinnamon and milk.
- 2
Bring to a boil and add cornstarch to thicken, stirring until very thick.
- 3
Let it cool and blend with vanilla extract, whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk.
- 4
Melt the chocolate in a bag placed in hot water.
- 5
Fill bags with the mixture and freeze for 4 to 6 hours.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Dissolve cornstarch in 2-3 tablespoons of cold milk before adding to prevent lumps, as direct addition creates uneven gelatinization at 180-185°F.technique180-185°F
- ✓Cool the banana mixture to below 70°F before blending with dairy to prevent curdling from temperature shock and maintain smooth emulsion.timingBelow 70°F
- ✓Melt chocolate using a water bath at 110-115°F maximum to prevent seizing, as temperatures above 120°F cause cocoa solids to separate.technique110-115°F
- ✓Freeze for minimum 6 hours to achieve proper crystallization, as ice cream needs -5°F core temperature for scoopable yet firm texture.timing6 hours minimum
- ✓Use a 2:1:1 ratio of whole milk to evaporated to condensed milk for optimal fat content (12-15%) that prevents ice crystals while maintaining creaminess.ingredient2:1:1 ratio