Just 4 simple ingredients to make this:
Swirly chocolate soft-serve.
If you haven’t tried it yet, blending frozen bananas until they reach a creamy, soft-serve texture is a game changer. Add a spoonful of nut butter for a richer, ice-cream-like flavor, or leave it out for a refreshing, sherbet-style treat.
This idea has been around for years and is wonderfully versatile—everyone can customize it. One of the best variations is chocolate banana soft serve.
With sprinkles on top.
(Just in case you forgot whose blog this is.)
Chocolate Banana Soft Serve
(Serves 2–3)
Category: 50+ Healthy Banana Recipes
- 3 medium bananas, very ripe (for substitutions see nutrition info)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/16 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp cocoa or cacao powder (about 15 g)
- Optional: sweetener to taste, depending on banana ripeness
- Optional: 3–5 tbsp peanut butter or other nut butter for added creaminess
Prepare the bananas ahead by peeling, slicing, and freezing them in a resealable bag. When ready, place the frozen banana chunks, vanilla, salt, and cocoa in a high-powered blender, food processor, or Vita-Mix. If you’re not using a high-powered blender, add 2–3 teaspoons of your preferred milk to help it blend smoothly and, if needed, let the bananas soften slightly. For a firmer ice-cream-like texture, scoop into a container and freeze 10–15 minutes; otherwise serve immediately as soft-serve. Note: this recipe blends best at full quantity—halving may make it harder to process in larger machines.
Nutrition: For detailed nutrition facts, consult the product or recipe nutrition information from the original source.
Have you tried banana “ice cream”?
How do you like to enjoy it? Many people love adding a generous spoonful of peanut butter for flavor and creaminess—peanut butter and banana are a classic combination that makes this dessert taste even more like traditional ice cream.
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Peanut Butter Banana Soft Serve