4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice (Printable)

Silky dairy-free frozen dessert using bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla—ready soft-serve or firmer after brief freeze.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Nut Butter

02 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

→ Sweetener

03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional; honey may be used if not vegan)

→ Flavor Enhancer

04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Arrange the sliced bananas in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for at least 2 hours, until solid.
02 - Transfer the frozen banana slices to a food processor or high-powered blender; add the peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
03 - Blend on high, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed, until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy with no large chunks remaining.
04 - For a soft-serve finish, serve immediately; for a firmer set, transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe loaf pan, smooth the surface and freeze 1–2 hours.
05 - Scoop into bowls or cones and garnish as desired; allow the frozen portion to sit a few minutes at room temperature before scooping if too firm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It feels like a treat, but no one ever guesses it's secretly healthy and dairy-free.
  • This ice cream comes together so quickly that dessert can truly be spontaneous.
02 -
  • If your bananas aren’t fully frozen, the texture will be more smoothie than ice cream—be patient.
  • Letting the ice cream thaw on the counter for five minutes makes scooping a breeze and saves your wrists.
03 -
  • Pulsing the mixture gently instead of running the processor non-stop prevents unpleasant banana lumps.
  • A splash of full-fat coconut milk makes the texture extra luxe, especially if your bananas are smaller or less ripe.
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