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If you love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream is a treat you’ll want to keep on repeat all summer long.
Made with frozen bananas, cocoa powder, powdered peanut butter (affiliate link), and chopped peanuts, it’s creamy, naturally dairy-free, and surprisingly satisfying. It comes together in just a few minutes in a food processor (affiliate link) or high-powered blender (affiliate link).
Enjoy it immediately for a soft-serve texture, or freeze it for an hour or two if you prefer a scoopable frozen dessert. Either way, it’s an easy way to satisfy an ice cream craving with simple ingredients.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- How to Make Frozen Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate “Nice” Cream
- Tips for Success
- Variations
- Serving Suggestions
- How to Store Leftovers
- How Many Calories and WW Points?
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream Recipe
- FAQs
- More Light Frozen Desserts You’ll Love
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream
- Just 4 simple ingredients.
- Naturally dairy-free and vegan.
- Rich chocolate-peanut butter flavor without heavy cream.
- Ready in minutes once your bananas are frozen.
- Perfect for summer when you’re craving something cold and refreshing.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Frozen bananas – The secret to creamy nice cream. Be sure they’re fully frozen before blending.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – Adds deep chocolate flavor.
- Powdered peanut butter (affiliate link) – Boosts peanut butter flavor while keeping the dessert lighter.
- Dry roasted peanuts – Stirred in for crunch and sprinkled on top before serving.
Substitution: Almonds, pecans, walnuts, or chopped dark chocolate all work well.
How to Make Frozen Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate “Nice” Cream
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Roughly chop bananas and add to food processor or high-powered blender (I used my VitaMix (affiliate link)).
Process until chopped into small pieces and then continue to process on low until mixture becomes thickened and smooth, with no more chunks. (Scrape down sides of processor or use Vitamix tamper as necessary.)
Step 3: Add cocoa powder and peanut butter powder (affiliate link) and process/blend until thoroughly incorporated.
Step 4: Add 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts and process/blend just until mixed.
Step 5: Add mixture to freezer friendly container.
Cover and place in freezer until firm, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. (Less time for a softer consistency and more time for harder nice cream.)
Step 6: Divide evenly among 4 dessert glasses (about 1/2 cup each) and top with remaining chopped peanuts.
Step 7: Store any leftover “nice” cream in a freezer friendly covered container in the freezer. When serving, you may need to remove container from freezer and let sit at room temperature before scooping.
Tips for Success
- Slice the bananas before freezing so they’re easier to blend.
- A food processor (affiliate link) usually handles frozen bananas more easily than a standard blender (affiliate link).
- Stop and scrape down the bowl as needed for the smoothest texture.
- Enjoy immediately for soft serve, or freeze 1 to 2 hours for a firmer consistency.
Variations
Chocolate Chip
Fold in mini dark chocolate chips after blending.
Mocha
Add ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder.
Peanut Butter Banana
Swirl in an extra spoonful of natural peanut butter before serving.
Salted Chocolate
Finish with flaky sea salt instead of chopped peanuts.
Serving Suggestions
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- Top with a few mini chocolate chips.
- Add sliced bananas.
- Finish with a dollop of light whipped topping.
- Drizzle with a little sugar-free chocolate or caramel syrup if desired.
How to Store Leftovers
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Because homemade nice cream freezes harder than traditional ice cream, let it sit on the counter for 10–15 minutes before scooping.
How Many Calories and WW Points?
According to my calculations, each 1/2-cup serving has about 182 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 bananas, frozen
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered peanut butter
- 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts (I used lightly salted peanuts)
Instructions
- Roughly chop bananas and add to food processor or high-powered blender (I used my VitaMix (affiliate link)). Process until chopped into small pieces and then continue to process on low until mixture becomes thickened and smooth, with no more chunks. (Scrape down sides of processor or use Vitamix tamper as necessary.)
- Add cocoa powder and peanut butter powder and process/blend until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts and process/blend just until mixed.
- Add mixture to freezer friendly container. Cover and place in freezer until firm, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. (Less time for a softer consistency and more time for harder nice cream.)
- Divide evenly among 4 dessert glasses (about 1/2 cup each) and top with remaining chopped peanuts.
- Store any leftover "nice" cream in a freezer friendly covered container in the freezer. When serving, you may need to remove container from freezer and let sit at room temperature before scooping.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Tips for Success
- Slice the bananas before freezing so they’re easier to blend.
- A food processor usually handles frozen bananas more easily than a standard blender.
- Stop and scrape down the bowl as needed for the smoothest texture.
- Enjoy immediately for soft serve, or freeze 1 to 2 hours for a firmer consistency.
Variations
- Chocolate Chip – Fold in mini dark chocolate chips after blending.
- Mocha – Add ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder.
- Peanut Butter Banana – Swirl in an extra spoonful of natural peanut butter before serving.
- Salted Chocolate – Finish with flaky sea salt instead of chopped peanuts.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Weight Watchers
FAQs
Why is it called nice cream?
Nice cream is a dairy-free frozen dessert made primarily from frozen bananas blended until smooth and creamy.
Can I make this without powdered peanut butter?
Yes. You can substitute 1 to 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter, though the texture will be slightly softer.
Can I use fresh bananas?
No. Frozen bananas are what create the thick, creamy ice cream-like texture.
Can I make it ahead?
Absolutely. Freeze after blending and let it soften for a few minutes before serving.
Can I make it nut-free?
Yes. Omit the peanuts and use powdered sunflower seed butter if available, or simply make chocolate banana nice cream with just the bananas and cocoa powder.
Just one thing. Is old points points plus?
Hi Sandra, Yes Old Points is PointsPlus. Hope this helps. ~Martha