Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

It seems like whenever I buy bananas they turn brown the very next day.  I usually use the browned bananas to make a delicious baked good such as Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins, but my children wanted to make something on their own today.  We decided to make Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream.  It is a sweet, scrumptious, and healthy dessert.  I love healthy snacks for kids that are so easy-to-make that children can make them all by themselves.  Kids will love creating this recipe on their own and sharing it with their family (or at least their mom!)

Ingredients:

• 4 Bananas
• 2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter
• Chocolate Syrup (optional)

Supplies:

• Mixing Bowl
• Potato Masher
• Measuring Spoons (tablespoon)

Directions:

1.  In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with the potato masher until it smooth and no longer chunky.

2.  Add the peanut butter and mix well.

3.  Freeze for 1 – 2 hours.

4.  Add chocolate syrup (optional) and enjoy!

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream is the perfect sweet treat to eat on a hot summer day.  I love healthy snacks for kids that are not only healthy but so easy-to-make too.

Another Preparation Option:

Combine 4 frozen bananas and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter in a blender or food processor to make creamier ice cream in less time.

Additional Mix-Ins and Toppings

Add or substitute some of these ingredients to your ice cream:

• Strawberries
• Honey
• Chocolate Chips
• Nuts
• Blueberries
• Almond butter