Banana Gelato
A creamy custard-based gelato made with ripe banana, vanilla whey protein and warm spices.
⏱️ Prep: 10 min🍳 Cook: 0 min
Nutrition
per 1 scoop205
Calories
14g
Protein
20g
Carbs
8g
Fat
Ingredients
| 3 | large egg yolks | |
| 40 g | light brown sugar | |
| 190 ml | semi-skimmed milk | |
| 80 ml | double cream | |
| 150 g | ripe banana, mashed until smooth | |
| 20 g | vanilla whey protein powder | |
| 1/2 tsp | 2.5 ml | ground cinnamon |
| 1 pinch | nutmeg |
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk the egg yolks and light brown sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Add the semi-skimmed milk and double cream, whisking until smooth and well combined.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, until the mixture thickens slightly and reaches 74–79°C, forming a light custard.
- Remove from the heat and allow the custard to cool slightly.
- Whisk in the mashed banana, vanilla whey protein powder, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth and fully incorporated. Strain through a fine sieve into the Ninja CREAMi tub, place the lid on the tub and freeze for 24 hours.
- Remove the frozen tub from the freezer and install the tub in the Ninja CREAMi. Select GELATO programme.
- Scoop into bowls and finish with a light drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.