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.
Whenever I crave something sweet but want to keep it healthy, I whip up a batch of peanut butter banana ice cream. Even my friends who aren&t vegan love it!
Ingredients
- Bananas: 2 large ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- Peanut butter: 2 tablespoons unsweetened peanut butter
- Vanilla extract (optional): 1 teaspoon
- Cocoa powder (optional): 1 tablespoon
- Sea salt (optional): Pinch
- Maple syrup or honey (optional): 1 or 2 teaspoons, if additional sweetness is desired
Instructions
- Blend bananas:
- Place the frozen banana slices in a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Break up bananas:
- Pulse until the bananas break up into small pieces.
- Add ingredients:
- Add the peanut butter and any optional add-ins.
- Blend until creamy:
- Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Serve or freeze:
- Serve immediately for soft-serve texture, or transfer to a container and freeze for 1 or 2 hours for a firmer ice cream.
Save My kids love helping me make this ice cream, and it&s always a hit during hot summer afternoons.
Required Tools
High-speed blender or food processor, freezer-safe container, spatula
Allergen Information
Contains peanuts. May contain traces of nuts or gluten depending on optional add-ins—check all labels if you have allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 170, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 4 g (per serving)
Save Enjoy this simple treat during snack time or as a healthy dessert option. Your sweet tooth will thank you!
Kitchen Tips & Answers
- → Can I make this without a high-speed blender?
Using a high-speed blender or food processor is ideal for smoothness, but a strong regular blender might work if you pulse carefully and scrape down the sides frequently.
- → How long should I freeze the mixture for a firmer texture?
Freeze the blended mixture for 1–2 hours to achieve a firmer, scoopable consistency perfect for serving.
- → What can I use instead of peanut butter for allergies?
Sunflower seed butter is a great nut-free alternative that works well with the frozen bananas for similar creaminess.
- → Are there any sweeteners needed in this dish?
The natural sweetness of ripe bananas often suffices, but you can add 1–2 teaspoons of maple syrup or honey if extra sweetness is desired.
- → Can I add other flavors to enhance the taste?
Yes, optional add-ins like vanilla extract, cocoa powder, or a pinch of sea salt can enrich the flavor profile of this frozen treat.
- → Is this suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets?
Yes, when using vegan ingredients such as pure peanut butter and avoiding honey, this frozen treat is suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets.