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Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Nov 7, 2014 25 Comments

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Soft banana ice cream laced with coconut peanut butter and a pinch of salt. It’s the ultimate vegan ice cream!

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I sense your eyes rolling as you realize that I’ve created one of those frozen banana ice cream recipes. You know, those “toss a frozen banana in a blender and you get ice cream” recipes that swept the interwebs. It’s too good to be true, like an uber healthy recipes claiming that you could make chocolate cake with just protein powder, bananas, and milk (<—- impossible, by the way). I almost didn’t want the recipe to work just so I can prove everyone wrong.

Well, I’ll be darned!

Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream | healthynibblesandbits.com

I’ve made frozen banana ice cream so many times that I was starting to get sick of the flavor. After all, it’s just a banana. A few days ago, I decided to add a bit of fat. Fat’s the solution to all kitchen quandaries, isn’t it? In goes a bit of coconut peanut butter and coconut milk, out comes something that is FREAKIN AWESOME. “Freakin” is totally a legit superlative.

Just look how fluffy this banana ice cream is!

Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream | healthynibblesandbits.com

When you’re preparing the bananas for freezing, do yourself a favor. Slice up the banana and freeze it in a Ziploc bag in a single layer. Your blender/food processor will thank you for this.

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I used a coconut peanut butter spread for this ice cream because I wanted a bit more coconut flavor in the ice cream. You can substitute it with other nut butters, too! Are you ready for this freakin awesome vegan dessert?!

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Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Vegan Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream | healthynibblesandbits.com

★★★★★

4.3 from 3 reviews

Serves 2

  • Author: Lisa Lin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: dessert, vegan

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium frozen bananas
  • 2 TBS coconut peanut butter spread (affiliate link)
  • 2 TBS coconut milk (I used full-fat coconut milk)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • candied nuts for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor or a high-power blender until everything turns into a fluffy and creamy texture. If the bananas are sticking to the sides of the food processor or blender, scrape the bananas down with a spatula. You may have to do this several times. If this trick doesn’t work, thin out the ice cream by adding another tablespoon of coconut milk.

Notes

Feel free to add other topping such as cacao nibs or more coconut!

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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    November 7, 2014 at 5:22 am

    I’ve never tried this frozen banana ice cream, but I’ve had my doubts about it also. Amazed to hear that it actually works! And I love that you peanut butter-ified it!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 7, 2014 at 9:41 am

      You know I had to throw in some peanut butter in this!

      Reply
  2. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:31 am

    This sounds amazing!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 7, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Thanks, Tara!

      Reply
  3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Beautiful, sweet, and healthy! I still have yet to make banana ice cream!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 7, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      You should definitely try it! It’s quick and delicious!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    November 8, 2014 at 5:32 am

    Love this classic combination of flavors! Looks de-lish!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 9, 2014 at 4:07 pm

      Thanks, Annie!

      Reply
  5. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    November 8, 2014 at 5:50 am

    I love using coconut milk in ice cream! Peanut butter banana is one of my favorite combinations. I’ll take a double scoop, please!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 9, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      I’ll definitely have some waiting for you!

      Reply
  6. Kelly - A Side of Sweet says

    November 8, 2014 at 11:23 am

    Vegan banana ice cream is the best! I’ve never added peanut butter before, which really has me questioning myself. Peanut butter = amazing. Duh.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 9, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      I know, I don’t know why it took me so long to add peanut butter!!

      Reply
  7. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    November 9, 2014 at 6:24 am

    A very creamy and healthy ice cream recipe, Lisa.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 9, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks, Angie!

      Reply
  8. Justine @prettyinpistachio says

    November 13, 2014 at 4:28 am

    I love that blue bowl so pretty!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 13, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      Thanks, Justine! Got it at Pier 1 Imports!

      Reply
  9. Lee Ann Neal says

    November 18, 2014 at 9:58 am

    I just made the banana peanut butter ice cream but used almond butter and 2 tbsp shredded coconut! I was skeptical at first wondering how it was going to come out with a smooth texture!! It came out smooth and delicious!! Very healthy snack!! Thank you Lisa!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 20, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      Thanks for letting me know how it turned out for you, Lee Ann!! I’m so glad you liked it. I need to try it with some shredded coconut!

      Reply
  10. Rebecca says

    January 20, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    I’ve made banana ice cream before but this sounds like a great version! If I used a combination of coconut oil and peanut butter, would it achieve the same texture as pictured here?

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      January 22, 2015 at 8:51 am

      Hi Rebcca,

      To be honest, I’ve never tried mixing coconut oil in a frozen dessert before. My instinct is to say that it won’t be the same because coconut oil tends to coagulate/harden once it meets cold temperatures. If you want coconut flavor, and you don’t want to use that coconut peanut butter, just toss some shredded coconut on top!

      Reply
  11. Kimberly says

    December 23, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    This looks really yummy!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 24, 2015 at 11:49 am

      Thank you, Kim!!

      Reply
  12. Sasha Jamison says

    November 9, 2018 at 3:52 am

    I have some over ripened bananas in my fruit bowl side eyeing me. Was going to use them for banana bread but I’m going to make instead. Looks delicious

    Reply

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