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This vibrant, homemade dragon fruit ice cream turns just two wholesome ingredients into a stunning frozen treat. With naturally sweet bananas lending creamy richness and pink dragon fruit providing its signature color, this no-churn recipe is both simple and impressive. No ice cream machine needed and cleanup is minimal. It’s perfect for hot days when you want something bright, healthy and easy to enjoy. This ice cream is ideal to share with family or enjoy on your own.
Dragon fruit ice cream blends bananas and dragon fruit into a creamy, vibrant frozen treat you can make without an ice cream machine.
More tasty no churn options include Vietnamese coffee boba ice cream, matcha dulce de leche ice cream and cinnamon bourbon peach ice cream.
Why You’ll Love It
Two-ingredient simplicity: Just bananas and dragon fruit create amazing flavor.
Naturally dairy‑free: Creamy and smooth with no milk or cream needed.
Eye‑catching color: Vivid pink that looks as good as it tastes.
Make‑ahead friendly: Blend once and freeze until ready to enjoy.
Dragon Fruit Ice Cream Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Bananas: They add a natural sweetness to the ice cream and also help provide a creamy texture without the need for any dairy products.
Dragon fruit: Also known as pitaya, dragon fruit adds its unique, sweet flavor to the ice cream and gives it that beautiful pink color.
How to Make Dragon Fruit Ice Cream
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Prepare the fruits: Peel the bananas and freeze them overnight.
Blend the ingredients: Chop the frozen bananas and pitaya, then blend them in a food processor until smooth.
Freeze and serve: Transfer the blended mixture into a freezer-friendly container and freeze for at least 8 hours before serving.
Substitutions and Variations
Optional add-ins: Feel free to get creative and add other fruits or toppings like chocolate chips to the ice cream before freezing. This can give it a unique twist and add some extra texture.
Adjust sweetness: If you find the ice cream isn’t sweet enough for your liking, you can add a drizzle of honey or agave nectar when serving.
Serving Suggestions
As a dessert: No-churn dairy-free dragon fruit ice cream is a great way to cleanse your palate after a meal. You can enjoy it on its own or with other toppings such as sprinklers, chocolate chips or mini marshmallows. A drizzle of chocolate syrup would also provide a nice contrast. You could even drizzle some hot honey on top! Or have a scoop with a piece of lemon pie, some waffle bowls or pancakes or even a slice of carrot cake.
For breakfast: Although not a traditional breakfast food, this fruity ice cream could be a fun and tasty addition to a weekend brunch. Serve it with gluten-free waffles or pancakes and see how it adds a touch of exotic flavor to your morning.
As an anytime treat: Dragon fruit ice cream can be a great treat to enjoy any time you’re craving something sweet and refreshing. Whether you’re watching a movie or having a get-together with friends, this unusual, colorful ice cream is bound to be a hit.
How to Store 2 Ingredient Ice Cream
Freeze: This frozen dairy-free dessert will keep for a month in the freezer (or much less, in my case!) Make sure it’s in a tightly sealed container because if moisture gets in, it’ll cause ice crystals which will affect the consistency and quality of this no churn ice cream.
Top Tips
Choose ripe fruit: For the best flavor and natural sweetness, make sure your bananas and dragon fruit are fully ripe before freezing and processing them. Ripe bananas are also easier to blend into a smooth, creamy consistency.
Freeze in advance: Remember to freeze your bananas overnight before making this ice cream. This is what gives it the perfect texture and eliminates the need for any additional ice or churning.
Blend thoroughly: Make sure to blend the frozen fruit until it’s completely smooth. You don’t want any lumps or chunks ruining the velvety texture of your ice cream. You are going to need a decent-quality blender for this, as frozen bananas are hard. They’re no match for mediocre-quality blender blades!
Freeze properly: After blending the ingredients, transfer them to a freezer-friendly container and make sure to freeze the ice cream for at least 8 hours before serving. This will guarantee that it’s fully set and scoopably solid.
Dragonfruit Ice Cream FAQs
Dragon fruit is native to Central America and Mexico but grows all over the globe these days. Sometimes known as strawberry pear or pitaya, this tropical fruit comes in different colors. You can get red-skinned ones with white flesh and black seeds and another variety has reddish pink flesh and black seeds. There is also a yellow-skinned type which has white flesh and black seeds.
Oh yes. This fruit is a great source of Vitamins B1, B2, B3, and Vitamin C. It’s also rich in magnesium which helps you sleep well, plus calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron. And as if that wasn’t enough, it’s a good source of essential fatty acids, protein and fiber as well!
Taste-wise I would describe dragon fruit as a cross between a pear and a kiwi fruit. The different varieties taste the same, but choose the red-fleshed one to get this colorful ice cream flavor. This frozen dairy-free dessert can be made with a different variety, though, or even a mixture of two kinds.
If you can’t find frozen or fresh pink dragon fruit (pitaya), you can substitute it with dragon fruit or pitaya powder. You can actually use as much as you want, as the flavor is mild. The dragon fruit powder is great to add to smoothies, too.
2-Ingredient Ice Cream Recipe
Dragon Fruit Ice Cream
Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 5 bananas, medium
- ½ dragon fruit
Instructions
- Peeled and freeze bananas overnight.
- The next day, remove from the freezer and chop into 1-inch pieces.
- Transfer in a high speed blender or food processor. Blend or process until smooth.
- Transfer in a loaf pan or any freezer friendly container with a lid.
- Freeze at least 8 hours before serving.
Notes
Freeze in advance: Remember to freeze your bananas overnight before making this ice cream. This is what gives it the perfect texture and eliminates the need for any additional ice or churning.
Blend thoroughly: Make sure to blend the frozen fruit until it’s completely smooth. You don’t want any lumps or chunks ruining the velvety texture of your ice cream. You are going to need a decent-quality blender for this, as frozen bananas are hard. They’re no match for mediocre-quality blender blades!
Freeze properly: After blending the ingredients, transfer them to a freezer-friendly container and make sure to freeze the ice cream for at least 8 hours before serving. This will guarantee that it’s fully set and scoopably solid.
Nutrition
Dragon fruit ice cream proves that simple ingredients can yield extraordinary results. With creamy frozen bananas and vibrant pitaya, this two-ingredient dessert is dairy-free, naturally sweetened and visually stunning. Easy to make ahead and fun to share, it brings a bright splash of color with minimal effort. Whether enjoyed solo or served to guests, this refreshing treat is sure to become a favorite summer indulgence.
Other Recipes to Try
- Lemon Granita is one of the most delicious ways to beat the heat!
- And this easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream is another great treat.
- This Coconut Pineapple Frozen Yogurt has the most delicious tropical flavors.
- Check out this mouthwatering Dairy Free Fresh Pineapple Peach Smoothie too!
- And Breakfast Banana Split with Berries is one of my all-time favorites.
Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
This was SO fun to make and even more fun to eat! The color alone made it a hit with the kids, and I loved how refreshing and naturally sweet it was. No ice cream maker, no problem.
This is so pretty! Love the color.