Love ice cream but don’t have an ice cream maker? No problem! Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream is a healthy, vegan, sugar free dessert that can be prepared without an ice cream machine! It comes together in no time and it one of my favorite guilt-free desserts.
I can’t believe I’m about to write this but… it’s snowing outside right now. The end of March has arrived and the temperatures have finally been starting to improve.
I even wore my spring jacket for the past few days. Which is why when I looked out the window several hours ago my jaw just about fell on the ground as I saw the white stuff cascading down from the sky.
I can’t even remember what I was originally planning to write about. All I can say is… go home, snow. You’re drunk.
Thankfully I can close my eyes, enjoy this amazing frozen blender ice cream and pretend nothing is amiss outside. I am completely obsessed with this dessert and have made it many times recently. I always have all of these ingredients on hand and I’m guessing you might as well.
If you’ve never made blender ice cream before, you’re truly missing out. Bananas are the perfect base with their creamy, thick texture and natural sweetness.
Recipe Notes
- To amp up that sweetness, you can optionally caramelize them in coconut oil (unsalted butter will also work if you don’t have coconut oil in the pantry).
- Almond milk smoothes out the mixture just enough to create a soft serve consistency and peanut butter is included because we all know bananas and peanut butter are a match made in heaven. Other milks may be substituted; use what you have (but I recommend using something unsweetened since the bananas add plenty of sweetness on their own).
- Learn how to make homemade almond milk using my tutorial!
- Feel free to use whichever nut butter you prefer if there’s a peanut allergy in the house. Cashew butter is also amazing!
- I’m ridiculously spoiled with my Vitamix blender, which turns frozen bananas into ice cream in just a few seconds. Most blenders should be able to handle banana ice cream. However, if you have an older, slower blender (or no blender at all), a food processor would also work for this recipe.
If you’re craving more of a traditional ice cream recipe, might I suggest this cookies and mascarpone ice cream? It’s one of my new favorites (though you do need an ice cream machine), and it’s truly decadent.
Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas, halved and frozen
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (other milk may be substituted)
Instructions
- Chop the frozen bananas and place in a blender with the peanut butter and almond milk.
- Puree until very smooth and serve!
Notes
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
Nutrition
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Jaclyn says
This looks and sounds unbelievably delicious! I have to try this!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
how in the world did i miss this post. i looks beyond heavenly and loved it doesnt need ice cream maker.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I just recently discovered blender pudding. If you’re a gotta-have-it-right-now kind or person, creating pudding and ice cream in the blender is perfect. This looks amazing! Pinned.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
This is the absolute BEST way to make blender ice cream!!! Caramelizing bananas in coconut oil? GENIUS! and obviously pb is a necessity!
and ugh. this winter is neverendingggg
Hari Chandana says
Wonderful combination.. thanks for the recipe.. bookmarked!!
Lisa L. says
Yum! I want to take it right off of the screen and eat it! :)
Jenny @ BAKE says
I can’t believe it snowed! having only just got a blender (well a few months ago now!) I’ve never ice cream from it before, so I cannot wait for warmer weather so I can try this!
Lily Sheng says
Ooooh I’m making this tonight! so simple, thanks!
Dana says
Your photos are always stunning. Love banana ice cream. Will have to try them carmelized next time.
Mryia Williams says
This sounds amazing! I am definitely going to give it a try!
Coral Dickinson says
Wish this could be made without banana!
Sandy N says
Oh yum! Im going to have to try this. Seems so easy and delicious!
Julie@Sweet and Spicy Monkey says
I don’t know how I missed this post either…I’m definitely going to try this!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
I love this idea. It’s actually a bit of a revelation to me that I can make ice cream out of just frozen bananas, milk & whatever other flavours I like. Peanut butter sounds great, but I’m thinking other ingredients would work too. Thanks for the inspiration!
Nicole | Culinary Cool says
Say what!!?? This looks incredibly tantalizing and I want it in my mouth now!