2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
A quick and creamy 2-ingredient banana and peanut butter ice cream made by blending frozen bananas with peanut butter into a smooth, soft-serve-style dessert with no added sugar or dairy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 2–4 hours (freezing) + 10 minutes active time
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
Instructions
- Peel and slice ripe bananas, then freeze them until solid (2–4 hours or overnight).
- Add frozen banana slices to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until the bananas break down into a thick, creamy texture, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add peanut butter and continue blending until smooth and ice cream-like.
- If too thick, let it sit for 1–2 minutes, then blend again until creamy.
- Serve immediately for soft-serve texture or freeze briefly for a firmer scoop.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Frozen bananas are essential for achieving a creamy ice cream texture.
- Add a splash of milk if needed for easier blending.
- A pinch of salt can enhance the peanut butter flavor.
- Optional mix-ins include chocolate chips, honey, or maple syrup.
- Store in an airtight container and let soften 10–15 minutes before scooping if fully frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
