Got some overripe bananas sitting around? Instead of baking yet another banana bread, make banana soft serve. It’s quick, creamy, and you only need a few basic ingredients.
Once the bananas are frozen and blended with the rest of the ingredients, you get that smooth, creamy soft serve texture that’s ready to eat right away. If you prefer a firmer consistency, stick it in the freezer for 2–3 hours, but any longer than that, and it’ll freeze solid. In that case, let it sit out for 10–15 minutes before scooping.
Tips
Don’t forget to peel the bananas before freezing them. We did. Let’s just say defrosting bananas under hot water so you can wrestle the peel off is not a vibe.
I also tried pouring the mix into a popsicle mold and it turned out so good. Super refreshing on a hot day.
Peel the bananas before you freeze them. We forgot, and ended up standing over the sink trying to peel frozen bananas under hot water. Not recommended.
I also poured some of the mix (before adding chocolate) into popsicle molds, and it turned out really good. Light, creamy, and perfect when you just want a little something cold on a hot day.
The peanut butter and chocolate make it a bit more decadent, but they’re completely optional. The bananas bring all the sweetness and creaminess you need.
Recipe: Banana Ice Cream with Peanut Butter and Chocolate
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Ingredients
3 ripe (or overripe) bananas
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1-2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon peanut butter
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of ground cardamom
A pinch of ground cinnamon
Chopped dark chocolate
Directions
- Peel the bananas, slice them into chunks, and freeze for at least 3–4 hours, or overnight.
- Add the frozen banana pieces to a blender or food processor, along with the yogurt, milk, peanut butter, sugar, vanilla, and spices.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate. Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or freeze for 2–3 hours if you want it scoopable. Want to make popsicles? Pour the mixture into molds and freeze.
