4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice (Printable)

Creamy dairy-free peanut butter and banana frozen dessert made with four simple ingredients and a blender.

# 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 maple syrup (or honey, optional)

→ Flavor Enhancer

04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How-To:

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 churn, no fancy gadgets—just pure creamy bliss built on what you already have.
  • It feels genuinely indulgent but sneaks in healthy ingredients.
02 -
  • Trying to blend bananas before they're frozen doesn't work—trust me, you'll just get a mushy mess.
  • Pausing to scrape down the processor bowl is the secret to that dreamy, even texture.
03 -
  • Breaking bananas into coins before freezing makes blending easier.
  • Adding a tiny pinch of salt enhances both the peanut butter and banana flavors.
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