Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Nice Cream

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Nice Cream is a deliciously creamy, dairy-free treat made with frozen bananas, rich cocoa powder, and peanut butter. It’s naturally sweet, packed with flavor, and takes only minutes to prepare. Perfect for a healthy dessert or a cooling snack, this nice cream can also be adjusted to meet various IDDSI levels, making it accessible for everyone to enjoy.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Nice Cream

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Freeze Time (firmer) 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 ripe bananas sliced and frozen
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder or unsweetened cacao powder for a deeper flavor
• 1/4 cup peanut butter smooth, unsweetened
• 1/4 cup milk or dairy-free milk adjust as needed for consistency
• Optional toppings: crushed peanuts chocolate chips, or a drizzle of extra peanut butter

Equipment

• High-speed blender or food processor
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups/spoons
• Airtight container (if freezing)
• Ice cream scoop (optional)

Method

 

1. Place the frozen banana slices in a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high until the bananas begin to break down into a smooth, creamy consistency. If needed, add a bit of milk to help the blending process.
2. Once the bananas are mostly smooth, add the cocoa powder and peanut butter. Blend until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust the consistency with a bit more milk if desired. The nice cream should be thick, creamy, and scoopable.
3. Serve the nice cream immediately for a soft-serve texture, or transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for 1-2 hours for a firmer, scoopable consistency. Top with optional toppings like crushed peanuts, chocolate chips, or an extra drizzle of peanut butter, if desired.

Notes

IDDSI Texture Modifications:

• Puree 4 (PU4): Ice cream typically melts into a thin liquid, often not recommended for puree (outside of water). You can thicken the base and still chill like the rest of the ice cream, same serving as recipe above.
• Minced & Moist 5 (MM5): If you have modified liquids, refer to the “puree” directions to ensure safe enjoyment. Otherwise, this recipe is naturally moist.
• Soft & Bite-sized 6 (SB6): If you have modified liquids, refer to the “puree” directions to ensure safe enjoyment. Otherwise, this recipe is naturally soft.
• Easy to Chew 7 (EC7): Enjoy with peanut butter or chocolate sauce vs chips for topping, this is safe for your level.

Macro Adjustments:

• Protein: Blend in Greek yogurt, high protein milk, or add a scoop of protein powder.
• Fats: Add or reduce peanut butter, select milk for fat content.
• Carbs: Use avocado in place of some banana for creaminess with fewer carbs.

Dietary Swaps:

• Gluten-free: There is naturally no gluten in this recipe.
• Dairy-free/Vegan: Opt for a plant based milk, everything else is vegan!

Low-Spoons Shortcuts:

• You can just break up bananas and toss into blender, no cutting board.
• Forgot to freeze banana ahead? Use fresh and add 2-3 ice cubes to blender and freeze for 30-60 minutes for scoopable texture, stirring halfway through.