Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
200 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
North American
Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Recipe
Description
The Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Recipe uses ripe frozen bananas blended with creamy peanut butter to achieve a rich and smooth frozen dessert. The natural sweetness of the bananas combines well with the salty, nutty flavor of the peanut butter, creating a balanced taste. The recipe relies on a high-powered blender or food processor to break down the frozen bananas into a creamy texture similar to soft-serve ice cream. The optional addition of chocolate chips adds a contrasting crunch and chocolate notes.
Preparation is straightforward: bananas and peanut butter are combined and blended, scraping down the sides to ensure even consistency. It’s best served right away to enjoy its creamy texture before it hardens in the freezer.
Variations include using a small amount of dairy-free milk if blending in a food processor to aid texture. For a smaller portion, a single banana with a tablespoon of peanut butter works well. This frozen treat serves as a quick sweet fix without needing ice cream makers or added sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 bananas peeled, ripe frozen
- ¼ cup peanut butter all-natural salted
- chocolate chips to serve, optional
Instructions
- Place the bananas and peanut butter in your high-powered blender or food processor. (See notes) Blend on high, scraping down the edges, until the ice cream is very creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Best served right away.
Notes
- Use the tamper on a high-powered blender to help push bananas toward the blades.
- If using a food processor, adding 1-2 tablespoons of dairy-free milk can help achieve creaminess.
- For a single serving, blend 1 banana with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; it tends to harden if stored in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ cup | |
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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