Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Nice Cream
A quick and healthy dessert made from frozen bananas blended with peanut butter and cocoa powder, delivering a creamy, indulgent treat without the guilt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium frozen bananas, peeled and sliced (about 1 lb)
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (64g)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (15g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk of choice (almond, oat, or dairy) (30 to 60ml)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional) (15ml)
Instructions
- Slice ripe bananas into 1/2-inch thick pieces and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Place half of the frozen bananas into a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse to break up, then blend continuously for 30-45 seconds until creamy but thick.
- Add 1/8 cup peanut butter (32g) and 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (7.5g). Blend for another 20-30 seconds until chocolatey and nutty but thick.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5ml) and 1 tablespoon milk (15ml). Blend until smooth, adding more milk 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Add remaining frozen bananas, remaining peanut butter and cocoa powder. Blend until fully combined and creamy, scraping sides as needed.
- Taste and add 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup if sweeter flavor is desired. Blend briefly to incorporate.
- Serve immediately for soft-serve texture or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze 1-2 hours for firmer scoops.
Notes
Freeze bananas solid but not rock hard. Pulse frozen bananas first to avoid blender sticking. Use creamy peanut butter for smooth texture. Add milk gradually to avoid runny mixture. If icy or crumbly, blend more or add milk. For firmer texture, freeze after blending. Can substitute nut butters for allergies. Adding protein powder or frozen fruit variations are optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 180220
- Sugar: 1418
- Sodium: 100150
- Fat: 812
- Saturated Fat: 1.52
- Carbohydrates: 2530
- Fiber: 34
- Protein: 57
Keywords: nice cream, frozen banana dessert, peanut butter, chocolate, healthy dessert, dairy-free, vegan option, quick dessert