4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana

Dairy-free peanut butter and banana ice cream using four ingredients; blend frozen bananas for instant creamy texture.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 Suggestions:

01 -

This recipe is so fuss-free you could almost make it blindfolded—just four ingredients and no dairy needed.
The banana brings all the natural creaminess, making each bite a cool hug on a warm day.

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If you try to blend bananas that aren’t fully frozen, you’ll end up with a smoothie, not ice cream—it’s worth the wait!
Warming your peanut butter a touch makes it blend in faster and keeps the texture ultra-creamy.

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Pre-slice and freeze bananas in single layers ahead of time—they’ll be ready for ice cream emergencies.
A dash of cinnamon or instant espresso powder can turn this into a new flavor adventure.