4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana

Four-ingredient frozen treat: bananas, peanut butter, maple and vanilla blended into creamy dairy-free ice cream.

# What You'll 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 (optional; substitute honey if not vegan)

→ Flavor Enhancer

04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - Arrange the sliced bananas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.

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

03 - Process until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the bowl or jar as needed to ensure an even texture.

04 - For soft-serve, serve immediately; for firmer texture, transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or freezer-safe container, smooth the surface and freeze for an additional 1 to 2 hours.

05 - Scoop into bowls or cones and garnish as desired with chocolate chips, chopped nuts or fresh fruit before serving.

# Expert Insights:

01 -

You can whip it up using just four ingredients that are likely already in your pantry and fruit bowl.
The result is as creamy as classic ice cream, but you won't need a single drop of dairy—or an ice cream machine to pull it off.

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Trying to blend the bananas before they’re fully frozen just gives you a soupy mess—patience pays off here.
A pinch of salt in the blender is a small addition that makes the peanut butter flavor sing, and I wish I'd tried it sooner.

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Always freeze your banana slices separate on a tray before storing them in bags—no more stuck-together banana rocks.
Sifting a pinch of cocoa powder into the mix is the secret trick for a chocolatey version, no extra sweetness needed.