Peanut Butter Banana Treat (Printer View)

Enjoy a creamy, dairy-free frozen treat featuring bananas and peanut butter with optional add-ins.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen

→ Nut Butter

02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened peanut butter

→ Optional Add-ins

03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
05 - Pinch of sea salt
06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, optional for added sweetness

# Method Steps:

01 - Place the frozen banana slices into a high-speed blender or food processor.
02 - Pulse until the bananas break down into small, crumbly pieces.
03 - Add the peanut butter along with any optional add-ins such as vanilla, cocoa powder, sea salt, and sweeteners.
04 - Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary to ensure uniform texture.
05 - For a soft-serve consistency, serve immediately; otherwise, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours to firm up.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Only two main ingredients and quick prep
  • No ice cream maker or dairy required
02 -
  • You can swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version
  • If the mixture is too thick, blend with a splash of non-dairy milk
03 -
  • For easier blending, slice bananas thin before freezing
  • Add cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist or maple syrup for extra sweetness
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