Description
Chocolate peanut butter banana ice cream delivers a creamy, guilt-free dessert that blends rich flavors without dairy or added sugar. Blending frozen bananas with cocoa and peanut butter creates a smooth, indulgent treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Main Ingredients:
- 2 bananas (ripe, peeled, sliced and frozen)
Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Greek yogurt, plain
Flavor Enhancers and Sweeteners:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) pure honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cocoa powder, unsweetened
Instructions
- Peel and slice ripe bananas into chunks, ensuring they are free from brown spots for optimal sweetness and texture.
- Transfer banana pieces to a high-powered blender, creating a smooth foundation for the creamy dessert.
- Add rich, velvety unsweetened cocoa powder to infuse deep chocolate notes into the mixture.
- Pour smooth, creamy peanut butter into the blender, introducing a nutty depth of flavor and additional richness.
- Blend all ingredients on high speed for 2-3 minutes, periodically stopping to scrape down the sides, until the mixture transforms into a silky, soft-serve consistency.
- For a firmer texture, transfer the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Freeze for approximately 1-2 hours, allowing the ice cream to set while maintaining a scoopable consistency.
- When ready to serve, garnish with a sprinkle of chopped roasted peanuts for delightful crunch and fresh strawberry slices for a burst of fruity brightness.
- Serve immediately for the most luxurious and creamy experience, enjoying the harmonious blend of chocolate, peanut butter, and banana.
Notes
- Creamy dessert packed with rich chocolate, nutty peanut butter, and sweet banana flavors in one delightful treat.
- Requires no ice cream maker, making it a simple and quick dessert anyone can prepare at home.
- Freezing helps achieve a thicker, more traditional ice cream consistency and intensifies the blended flavors.
- Perfect for health-conscious individuals seeking a lighter alternative to traditional high-calorie ice cream.
- Customize with optional toppings like fresh strawberries and crunchy peanuts for added texture and visual appeal.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week, ensuring a convenient make-ahead dessert option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg