4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana

Naturally sweet, dairy-free frozen treat of bananas and peanut butter; blends quickly and firms after a brief freeze.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Nut Butter

02 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

→ Sweetener

03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey, optional)

→ Flavor Enhancer

04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Place the sliced bananas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until completely solid.

02 - Add frozen banana slices, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a food processor or high-powered blender.

03 - Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

04 - For soft-serve texture, serve immediately. For a firmer ice cream, transfer the mixture to a loaf pan, smooth the top, and freeze for an additional 1–2 hours.

05 - Scoop and enjoy!

# Expert Advice:

01 -

You can whip up a creamy, luscious dessert using just four ingredients you probably have around.
It's the kind of sweet that won't weigh you down or leave you with a complicated cleanup.

02 -

If the bananas aren't sliced before freezing, blending them is nearly impossible and can strain your machine.
One scoop of peanut butter is never enough—taste and adjust for your own perfect balance of nutty and sweet.

03 -

For ultra-smooth texture, pulse the bananas a few times by themselves before adding other ingredients.
Chill your container or pan before pouring in the ice cream base—it helps keep it creamy, not icy.