Save to Pinterest 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.
The first time I made this ice cream was during a hot summer afternoon when I craved something sweet but light. It amazed me how easy it was to use just a few ingredients and a blender for a creamy dessert.
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Ingredients
- Ripe bananas: 2 large, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- Unsweetened peanut butter: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract (optional): 1 teaspoon
- Cocoa powder (optional): 1 tablespoon
- Sea salt (optional): Pinch
- Maple syrup or honey (optional): 1–2 teaspoons, for extra sweetness
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Instructions
- Blend banana:
- Place frozen banana slices in a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Pulse:
- Pulse until bananas break up into small pieces.
- Add peanut butter and options:
- Add peanut butter and any optional add-ins.
- Blend to creamy:
- 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 firmer ice cream.
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My kids love adding chocolate chips on top and helping me blend everything together. It's a fun way to enjoy a treat as a family while sneaking in extra fruit.
Required Tools
High-speed blender or food processor, freezer-safe container, spatula
Allergen Information
Contains peanuts. Optional add-ins may include traces of nuts or gluten—always read labels if allergies.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 170 calories, 7 g fat, 28 g carbs, 4 g protein
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Save to Pinterest Enjoy this ice cream immediately for soft-serve or freeze for a firmer scoop. It's a naturally sweet treat anyone can make in minutes.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I make this treat without peanuts?
Yes, replacing peanut butter with sunflower seed butter offers a nut-free alternative while maintaining creamy texture and flavor.
- → How can I achieve a firmer texture?
Freeze the blended mixture for 1-2 hours in a freezer-safe container to firm up before serving.
- → Are there optional flavor additions?
Vanilla extract, cocoa powder, sea salt, and natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey can be added for variety.
- → Is any special equipment required?
A high-speed blender or food processor is ideal to create a smooth and creamy consistency.
- → What makes this a healthy choice?
Using natural ingredients like ripe bananas and peanut butter provides nutrients without added sugars or dairy.
