Description
Peanut butter banana ice cream is a creamy, dreamy dessert that merges the rich flavor of peanut butter with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This no-churn treat is incredibly easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth on warm summer days. With only five simple ingredients, you can whip up a deliciously indulgent dessert that’s both refreshing and nutritious. Enjoy it as a guilt-free snack or as a topping for your favorite desserts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (brown-speckled)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Peel and slice the bananas into rounds. Freeze them on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 2 hours until solid.
- In a powerful blender or food processor, combine the frozen banana slices, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or syrup.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and freeze for at least 1 hour until firm enough to scoop.
- Serve in bowls or cones and enjoy! Optionally, drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-churn
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, mix in chocolate chips or crushed nuts before freezing. To lighten the recipe, substitute Greek yogurt for some of the peanut butter. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before scooping for easier serving.