Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream

4.75 from 4 votes

Creamy chocolate peanut butter nice cream made with frozen bananas, cocoa powder, powdered peanut butter, and chopped peanuts. A simple dairy-free frozen dessert ready in minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Freeze Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate peanut butter dessert, dairy free frozen dessert, guilt-free dessert

Servings:

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

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). 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

Serving size: about 1/2 cup (1/4th recipe)

WW Points: 2

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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.

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