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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

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Thick, creamy, salty and sweet, your entire family will love this guilt-free vegan chocolate peanut butter ice cream. No Machine Required.

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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

What would you say if I told you it was possible to make ice cream at home without a machine? What if I told you it was all natural with no added sugar, no dairy products and no saturated fat? If you’ve never made homemade vegan ice cream before, I’m about to blow your mind.


The secret? Frozen bananas!! Yes, my friends, it’s true: frozen bananas are the secret ingredient in my Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream. Before I continue, I must give credit to my girl MJ who first introduced me to machine-free, dairy-free ice cream over 3 years ago.

With two little ones, we always have bananas on hand. I love banana bread as much as the next gal but it’s bathing suit season and way too hot to turn on the oven so instead of baking I peel over-ripe bananas then wrap them in plastic wrap and pop them in the freezer. (You can also slice them then throw them in a plastic bag but I usually slice them before using them with a sharp knife.)

Most days we use frozen bananas for smoothies but now that summer has arrived and the heat is on, I crave ice cream almost daily. Since I’m still working on losing the baby weight, I love having a healthier, guilt-free version on hand. Not only is it easier on the waistline but my 2 year old can enjoy it and we get to skip the traditional ice cream induced post-sugar-buzz meltdown.

Strawberry Picking - The Lemon Bowl

I am a sucker for chocolate and peanut butter but feel free to add in your favorite flavors. We recently went strawberry picking so a vegan strawberry ice cream is next on our list, soon to be followed by blueberries and peaches. If you are hosting a summer party and accommodating friends or family with dairy or gluten allergies, this dessert is a no brainer.


Cheers to summer and guilt-free ice cream!

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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Recipe

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Liz Della Croce
4.49 stars average
Thick, creamy, salty and sweet, your entire family will love this guilt-free vegan chocolate peanut butter ice cream.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
CourseDessert
Serves4

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  1. Place all ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor and slowly pulse, 15 seconds at a time, until mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as you go. Note:This process may take a couple minutes so be patient.
  2. Serve immediately or freeze in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.6g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 4.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Sodium: 111mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 7.9g

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92 responses to “Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream”

  1. Kathy Moore Avatar
    Kathy Moore

    How about mangoes instead of bananas?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes, definitely! Bananas imitate the creaminess of ice cream a bit better, but mango would be tasty as well.

  2. Amara Avatar
    Amara

    Can I substitute the frozen bananas for another fruit? I’m allergic to bananas but all the vegan ice cream recipes I’ve come across call for banana

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I would look for one made with coconut milk or avocado but I’m afraid I don’t have one. :)

  3. Diane Y Avatar
    Diane Y

    This satisfies my sweet tooth, and is a delicious substitute for chocolate ice cream! Easy to make and will definitely try with other fruits – strawberries, maybe raspberries or even blueberries. Thank you!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      So glad you love it!

  4. Leah Nichol Avatar
    Leah Nichol

    Hi I loved this recipie thanks so much! Can you make this with strawberries instead of bananas?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Absolutely!!! Use frozen!

  5. Nikkolette Garno Avatar
    Nikkolette Garno

    I was looking for a quick easy guilt-free dessert and found this. Glad I did, it was yummy!! Next time I would use riper bananas for less of a banana flavor (which you suggested, but I happened to have two less ripe ones in my freezer). I topped with some almond milk whipped cream which added some sugar. I will be trying a similar recipe with berries in the future. Thank you!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!

  6. Sandy Smith Avatar
    Sandy Smith

    Five stars all the way! This was absolutely delicious.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this!!! :)

  7. Becky Avatar
    Becky

    What is a serving size of this recipe??

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      It’s about 1/2 a cup but depends a bit ultimately on the size banana. :) The best way to do it is to divide the bowl in four and then scoop!

  8. Adonis Avatar
    Adonis

    I tried the recipe because it looks good. I added a tablespoon of maple syrup and roasted pistachio nuts. Sweetie and I are ready to devour it now!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Wow I love your changes – sounds amazing!

  9. Jeremy Avatar
    Jeremy

    Yummmmmmmmmmm!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      So glad you liked it!

  10. plasterers bristol Avatar
    plasterers bristol

    These sound gorgeous. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Simon

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Enjoy!

    2. Taji kommineni Avatar
      Taji kommineni

      I just made that recipe, and it is so good!

      1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
        Liz DellaCroce

        That makes me so happy!!

  11. Madonna Avatar
    Madonna

    Thanks for sharing this recipe! I made your concoction tonight and it turned out great. At first, I tried using a Nutribullet, but the blade was not powerful enough to mush the bananas into ice cream consistency. I transferred everything into a food processor and the bananas turned creamy like ice cream. Surprisingly, this vegan ice cream tastes so similar to soft serve ice cream from Wendy’s. I think yours is better, because I could taste the authenticity of the cacao powder and there’s peanut butter. Perhaps, the best part about this recipe is not adding sugar and still maintaining the flavor and texture of soft serve ice cream. Well done friend!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes I totally agree – it reminds me of Wendy’s too! I hope you loved it! Thank you!

  12. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen Avatar
    Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen

    This fell under the “You Might Also Like” section and I responded with “Why yes, yes I would like that!” ;-) You can never go wrong with peanut butter, chocolate, and banana. One of the flavors of my wedding cake was banana with peanut butter buttercream ;-) That flavor went FAST.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      hahah!! Too funny!!

  13. Robin Avatar
    Robin

    Omg! Topped it with thinly sliced, unblanched almonds for a bit of a crunch and it was almost too good to be true! Love it!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Ahhh that sounds like heaven!!!

  14. Sophie Voigt Avatar
    Sophie Voigt

    Looks amazing! Just wondering about something; You mean unsweetened cocoa powder, right? And what kind of vanilla do you use? Can I use vanilla essence? :)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      YES! Unsweetened cocoa powder. :) Any vanilla works – just use your favorite! We buy a big bottle from Costco that works great. I’m not sure what vanilla essence is but you could even skip it!

  15. Alpa Avatar
    Alpa

    This turned out to be a wonderful and delicious dessert. Thank you for the recipe.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  16. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    This is so good! I’m lactose intolerant and Mt daughter is a vegan so it’s perfect for both of us. So delicious!! Thank you

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oh I’m so thrilled!!! Let me know what everyone thinks!

  17. angie Avatar
    angie

    danke für das tolle rezept!!! liebe grüße von angie aus deutschland

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!

  18. mg Avatar
    mg

    Does it have any banana flavor? My fiance hates banana but I don’t mind it so I’d like to know whether to make a single or double batch. :-)

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      It does have a slight banana flavor, especially the riper the bananas. HOWEVER, you can take care of that by simply adding more peanut butter or cocoa powder (or any other flavors you’d like such as strawberries, cinnamon, etc.)

      1. mg Avatar
        mg

        Made it and it is delicious! Will see if my SO can taste the banana, but I love it! Can’t wait to try with berries.

        1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
          Liz DellaCroce

          Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!

  19. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Best. Thing. Ever. Especially with dark chocolate cocoa powder. Just wow!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I love using dark chocolate cocoa powder!!

  20. Florence Signorini Avatar
    Florence Signorini

    Hi, just wondering if you could replace the peanut butter with anything else, for people who cannot eat peanuts?? Looks delicious, thank you!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Absolutely!! You can use almond butter or sun butter or cashew butter!

  21. Melissa @ Bless this Mess Avatar
    Melissa @ Bless this Mess

    Yum, yum, yum! I make something just like this and my kids don’t even know it’s good for them :) I like that!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      My favorite kind of treat!!

  22. ashley Avatar
    ashley

    Thanks for this great recipe! I added a lil greek coconut yogurt and nutella to mine. Any recommendations for a blender of food processor? Neither my blender or food processor could fully blend it to a creamy state.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      What a great idea! I use a Blendtec blender and KitchenAid food processor – love them both!

  23. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    Mind = blown. Any treat that combines chocolate and peanut butter is a treat I want in my life!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you try this!! We are buying more bananas this week!

  24. Melissa @ Nourish By Melissa Avatar
    Melissa @ Nourish By Melissa

    mmmm….looks so yummy and creamy :) I love using bananas to make ice cream!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I need to do it more often!!

  25. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. Avatar
    Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.

    This looks so amazingly creamy! You can never go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      You really can’t!! I need to make more!

  26. Laurie {Simply Scratch} Avatar
    Laurie {Simply Scratch}

    Chocolate and peanut butter are my weakness… ice cream too. So putting them together is pretty brilliant, my friend. <3

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Mine too my friend!! Nothing better!

  27. Beverley Avatar
    Beverley

    I always have bananas in the freezer ready to go! I love the fact that you don’t need a nice cream maker either. Thank you xoxo

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      You and me both!!! I get worried when I don’t have them in there. :)

  28. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats Avatar
    Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats

    Liz this looks awesome. 1st off, gorgeous pictures. I just want to lick that ice cream right off the scoop. Secondly, can believe that you know me that well to make a recipe soley for me. hehe. :) Peanut butter, chocolate, bananas, yup.. its a winner. Totally making this one soon.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Aww thank you so much Krista! Photographing ice cream is harder than I realized – melts so fast, haha! Enjoy!!

  29. Kristen Avatar
    Kristen

    I love Asher and this treat!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Aww thank you… he eats with gusto. ;)

  30. eat good 4 life Avatar
    eat good 4 life

    This looks fantastic and creamy. Yummy!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thanks so much – I hope you try it!

  31. Ashley M. | Our Full Table Avatar
    Ashley M. | Our Full Table

    My mind has been blown! This looks delicious!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Let me know if you ever try it!!

  32. Carrie @ poet in the pantry Avatar
    Carrie @ poet in the pantry

    Hehe. Frozen bananas…great minds think alike! Love that you turned it into chocolate peanut butter ice cream!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I love that we’re on the same page Carrie!

  33. Derik Avatar
    Derik

    I haven’t been a huge fan of banana ice cream but definitely a huge fan of chocolate and peanut butter. The addition of cinnamon makes me want to try banana ice cream again though. It does look tasty.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Give it a shot! You can always add more peanut butter or cocoa powder to mask the banana flavor further.

  34. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    This looks delicious! I was just wondering, is there a strong banana flavor to it?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      It actually depends on how ripe your bananas are as well but you can also just add more peanut butter, protein powder, cocoa or cinnamon to help mask it further.

  35. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel Avatar
    Rachel @ Baked by Rachel

    Please have an extra scoop for me!!! Sounds perfect!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thanks so much Rachel!!

  36. Zainab Avatar
    Zainab

    I am a huge fan of banana in ice cream. I love the guilt-free nature of this and oh the indulgence that speaks through the screen. Yummm!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much!!

  37. Meredith Avatar
    Meredith

    Love this guilt-free summer treat!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thanks Meredith!

  38. Gaby Avatar
    Gaby

    This makes me want ice cream for breakfast!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Mission accomplished!

  39. Camille Avatar
    Camille

    I LOVE making these frozen banana ice creams and recently added a half shot of espresso to mine to make a coffee flavored one. Why have I never thought of adding a nut butter?! That sounds awesome!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Oooo love the espresso idea!!!!

  40. Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen Avatar
    Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen

    What a great idea, I have got to try this!!! Great photos, Liz!!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thanks so much Kelli! Chocolate and peanut butter for life!

  41. Miss Polkadot Avatar
    Miss Polkadot

    I’m a fan of banana softserve and this variation sounds awesome. Especially with the add-in of peanut butter and cinnamon. I wouldn’t have thought of that last little one though I’m sure it takes the flavour up a notch.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much!!! The cinnamon really kicks it up a notch!

  42. Rachel Cooks Avatar
    Rachel Cooks

    Love ice cream made from bananas — such a fun and guilt-free treat! Gorgeous photo, too!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much!! Photographing ice cream is my least favorite thing in the world – haha!!

      1. Charlize Avatar
        Charlize

        Liz,
        Mine came out kind of soupy… Any suggestions? Also, I followed it exactly, but it didn’t seem to make too much? I do love the flavor… Thank you!!

        1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
          Liz DellaCroce

          Hi Charlize – Soupy? Interesting – I’ve never encountered that before (and I literally made this just 2 days ago!) Were your bananas completely frozen? There’s no liquid so I can’t imagine how it would be come soupy. As for the quantity, I suppose that could vary a bit if you didn’t use two large bananas. Regardless, I hope you try again! We make it all the time and my boys love it!

        2. Tapasmi Avatar
          Tapasmi

          You can put it back in the freezer for ten-twenty minutes, giving it a stir in between so that it doesn’t freeze into a rock. Yours might have come out soupy because the mixture does warm up a little in the blender. :)

          1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
            Liz DellaCroce

            Great tip!!