Creamy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
A quick and easy homemade ice cream made with just ripe bananas, peanut butter, and milk. This creamy, naturally sweet treat is perfect for a healthy dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
Instructions
- Peel and slice 3 ripe bananas into coin-sized pieces. Freeze for at least 2 hours or until solid.
- Measure 1/2 cup (120 ml) creamy peanut butter and 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk of your choice.
- Place frozen banana slices in a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse a few times to break them down, then blend continuously until creamy and clumped together (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add peanut butter and milk to the blender. Blend again until well combined and smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
- Serve immediately as soft-serve or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1-2 hours for a firmer texture. Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping if frozen.
Notes
Use ripe, spotty bananas for best sweetness and creaminess. Freeze bananas sliced for easier blending. If ice cream is too hard after freezing, microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften without melting. Scrape down blender sides during blending for smooth texture. For vegan version, use plant-based milk. Optional add-ins include cocoa powder, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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