You are going to love these Super Easy Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars! They are ridiculously easy to make & only have 5 ingredients (plus salt)!
Super Easy Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars are where it's at. They are where I've been at for the past few weeks. Like literally. I have eaten one every day for as long as I can remember and I still keep making them. I don't think I will ever get fed up because. Banana. Peanut Butter. Chocolate.
How can anyone ever get fed up with that combo??!
Before this obsession, it was my Creamy Lemon Cheesecake Pops. It's summer. Eating frozen treats is mandatory. You absolutely need to have had some ice cream dripping down your chin on at least a handful of occasions before falls arrives. It just has to be that way. Take my word for it and bring on these amazingly simple, super-duper easy Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars.
How to make easy peanut butter ice cream bars
(For detailed measurements and instructions, see the printable recipe card).
They have only 5 ingredients and really are ridiculously easy to make!
Here's how:
- Step 1 - Blend up ripe bananas with peanut butter, coconut sugar and a pinch of salt
- Step 2 - Freeze in an 8 x 8 (ish) square pan
- Step 3 - Melt some chocolate and coconut oil together
- Step 4 - Cut the frozen banana peanut butter mixture into bars or squares
- Step 5 - Dip them into the melted chocolate
- Step 6 - Freeze again for a bit
Then let melty vegan ice cream bar deliciousness commence.
You can use a food processor or a blender to make these, and it doesn't need to be particularly powerful because the bananas in this recipe are not frozen when blended so it's really easy for your machine.
I am loving these Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars because they are:
- Ridiculously easy to make
- Creamy
- Rich
- Caramel-y
- Comforting
- Made from mostly fruit
- and incredibly delicious!
Believe me when I say that you are just a few simple steps away from slurping ridiculously delicious, peanut buttery, chocolatey, frozen goodness.
And talking of peanut buttery, chocolatey, frozen goodness.
And Super Easy Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars.
BRB .... I still have a stash in the freezer ;O)
Hungry for more?
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Best Vegan Banana Bread
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The Best Vegan Banana Pancakes
Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread
Super Easy Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars
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Ingredients
- 6 medium bananas , NOT frozen or previously frozen bananas
- 380g / 1½ cups peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons coconut sugar , DO NOT reduce this amount
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 350g / 2 cups chocolate chips
- 8 tablespoons coconut oil , if you prefer no coconut flavour use refined coconut oil (DO NOT be tempted to omit the coconut oil. Coating the ice cream bars does not work well without it)
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
- Line an 8 x 8 square pan (or something similar) with baking parchment
- Peel and break up the bananas into chunks and add them to the bowl of a food processor or blender.
- Add the peanut butter, coconut sugar and salt and blend until completely smooth. You might need to scrape the bowl down half way through.
- Pour the mixture into the lined pan. Gently straighten the baking parchment so there aren't any big creases around the edges and so that it wont get stuck in the top of the mixture. Place in the freezer, preferably overnight or until solid.
- Place a baking sheet into the freezer to chill
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together over a double broiler or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Then allow to cool completely to room temperature, stirring occasionally. It MUST be cool. (DO NOT be tempted to omit the coconut oil. Coating the ice cream bars does not work well without it.)
- While the chocolate mixture is melting or cooling, remove the pan from the freezer and turn out the frozen mixture. Cut around the edges to tidy it up a bit, then cut the square into 14 bars, or into smaller chunks if you prefer. Return to the freezer to firm up again while the chocolate cools. They must be completely frozen before you start coating in the chocolate.
- When the chocolate is at room temperature, remove the bars and the chilled baking sheet from the freezer. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper then place each bar into the chocolate. Use a spoon to spoon over the chocolate so it gets completely covered. Lift the bar out with 2 forks (as per my video), letting them drip a bit into the bowl as you lift them, then place them on the chilled baking sheet. Repeat until they are all coated then return the bars to the freezer to firm up.
NOTES
NUTRITION
Nutritional information is provided for convenience & as a courtesy. The data is a computer generated estimate so should be used as a guide only.
Anne says
I made these yesterday and dipped them today and OMG they are delicious! I love that that chocolate got hard like a chocolate shell! I have passed along this recipe to others! I will definitely make these again! Thank you!!
A Virtual Vegan says
That's awesome! I am thrilled you are enjoying them so much. Thank you so much for stopping by to let me know!
Linda from Veganosity says
I want these right now! I can't wait for them to freeze up so I can eat several of them. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
A Virtual Vegan says
You're welcome. Hope you enjoy them!
Cindy says
Just made these, so delicioussss the kids keep asking for more!! Thanks for the recipe!
A Virtual Vegan says
Aaaww that's awesome! I am so glad you are all enjoying them! Thank you for letting me know!
Gaylynn says
Which chocolate chips are best? Semi sweet, milk, dark?
A Virtual Vegan says
It doesn't matter which you use. Just whatever ones you buy usually. I always use semi-sweet in all my recipes because that's what I like and what's easy to buy here. I don't think you will find vegan milk chocolate ones anywhere though. At least I have never seen them.
Tina Robelotto says
I bought non dairy chocolate chips for next time I make them.
Sarah says
Love that video! It was so helpful. And these ice cream bars are divine. We loved them!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you Sarah!
Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says
This looks like such a fun recipe! I love how easy it is!
Cadry says
This sounds like my dream dessert - bananas, chocolate, and peanut butter. Yes, yes, and also yes. I can see why you can't stop eating them!
A Virtual Vegan says
They are so hard to resist! I'm feeling a bit sad as I only have 2 left. I might have to just make more!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
Banana, chocolate and peanut butter are always a good combo! We love it around here!
Greg says
Peanut butter, banana, and chocolate? Only the three best flavors to combine for a treat! Gotta have these!
A Virtual Vegan says
You are so right about those flavours! It's like a marriage made in heaven!
Trinity Bourne says
Totally my kind of sweet treat. I absolutely love to see such healthy ingredients going into something so decadent. Yum!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you Trinity!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
Chocolate and peanut butter is my favorite combination! And your video makes these sweet treats so easy to make!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks Amy. Chocolate and peanut butter has got to be one of the best combos ever!
Alisa Fleming says
Oh my goodness, no you didn't! These are perfect. No, beyond perfect! Making them very soon with all of the overripe bananas we always have!!
A Virtual Vegan says
Oh yes I did! ???? Thank you Alisa. Let me know what you think!
Sarita Bekker says
Can you use any other sugar or sugar sub?
A Virtual Vegan says
Coconut sugar works best as it gives the bars a lovely slightly caramel flavour. Other sugars will work but this is what gives best results. You cannot omit the sugar or use artificial sweeteners of any kind as otherwise the bars will freeze too hard.
Becky Striepe says
Oh my goodness! These look super decadently delicious! I neeed them!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you Becky. Let me know what you think if you give them a try!
Jenn says
Um, YESSSS!! NEED these. They look so legit, Mel. Can't wait to shove them in my face!
A Virtual Vegan says
Ha ha! Thank you. They are made for shoving in faces!