Save A creamy, dairy-free frozen treat made with just bananas and peanut butter—no ice cream maker required! Perfect for a healthy dessert or snack.
I first made this ice cream during a hot summer afternoon when I was craving something sweet but didn't want anything heavy. It instantly became a staple in my kitchen for its ease and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- Fruit: 2 large ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- Nut Butter: 2 tablespoons unsweetened peanut butter
- Optional Add-ins: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, pinch of sea salt, 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (if additional sweetness is desired)
Instructions
- Prepare Bananas:
- Place the frozen banana slices in a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Pulsing:
- Pulse until the bananas break up into small pieces.
- Add Peanut Butter:
- Add the peanut butter and any optional add-ins.
- Blend until Smooth:
- Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for soft-serve texture, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer ice cream.
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Save My kids love making this recipe with me—they get so excited watching the bananas transform into ice cream right before their eyes!
Required Tools
High-speed blender or food processor, freezer-safe container (if freezing for a firmer texture), spatula
Allergen Information
Contains peanuts (from peanut butter). May contain traces of nuts or gluten depending on optional add-ins—check all labels if you have allergies.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 170, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 4 g
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Save This peanut butter banana ice cream is a perfect answer for quick dessert cravings. Enjoy every bite knowing it's wholesome and delicious!
Recipe Help & Answers
- → How do I achieve a creamy texture?
Use ripe, frozen bananas blended with peanut butter for smoothness. Blend until consistently creamy, scraping sides as needed.
- → Can I customize the flavors?
Yes, add vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or a touch of maple syrup for enhanced taste and sweetness.
- → How can I make it firmer?
Blend and enjoy immediately for soft serve, or freeze the mixture for 1-2 hours for a firmer texture.
- → Is there a nut-free alternative?
Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version that maintains creaminess.
- → What equipment is needed?
A high-speed blender or food processor makes blending easy, plus a freezer-safe container if freezing is preferred.