4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana (Printable)

Silky dairy-free ice cream from frozen bananas and peanut butter — quick, naturally sweet, and vegan-friendly.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Nut Butter

02 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

→ Sweetener

03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey, optional)

→ Flavor Enhancer

04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Place the sliced bananas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until completely solid.
02 - Add frozen banana slices, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a food processor or high-powered blender.
03 - Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
04 - For soft-serve texture, serve immediately. For a firmer ice cream, transfer the mixture to a loaf pan, smooth the top, and freeze for an additional 1–2 hours.
05 - Scoop and enjoy!

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No fancy equipment or churning needed—just blend, freeze, and scoop.
  • The rich peanut butter flavor melds perfectly with naturally sweet bananas, making this feel like a special treat.
02 -
  • Trying to blend bananas before they're fully frozen will always leave you with a goopy mess (I learned the hard way after an impatient afternoon).
  • Layering in chocolate chips or crunchy nuts before freezing gives you that secret surprise in every scoop—game changer.
03 -
  • A food processor with a strong blade works best—weak motors will struggle with frozen bananas.
  • A tiny pinch of salt (even if you skip other add-ins) can make the sweetness really sing.
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