Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream is a wholesome way to satisfy your sweet tooth. With no added sugar and just five simple ingredients, this vegan “nice cream” is quick to make and wonderfully creamy.
I clearly remember the first time I learned frozen bananas could be blended into a silky, ice cream-like treat. That discovery changed how I approach desserts. Since then I’ve experimented with many nice cream combinations—bananas, mixed fruits, and especially chocolate. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream is one of my favorite versions.
It won’t perfectly mimic traditional dairy ice cream, and I don’t pretend otherwise. But as a healthier alternative it delivers: sweet, creamy, and the irresistible pairing of chocolate and peanut butter.
I still enjoy real ice cream from time to time, but when I want something light and simple, I reach for this recipe. It’s made from ingredients I usually have on hand and comes together in minutes.
Recipe Ingredients–What You Need
- 4 frozen bananas
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
There’s no added sugar in this recipe, so it works well if you’re doing a No Sugar Challenge—or just trying to cut back. Summer doesn’t have to mean giving up ice cream.
Here’s how to make this healthy frozen treat.
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Nice Cream
- Place all ingredients in a food processor.
- Process until the mixture is smooth and resembles ice cream. Scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times during processing to ensure everything blends evenly.
- Be patient—it may look grainy at first, but it will come together as the blades break down the frozen bananas.
- When the texture is creamy and cohesive, it’s ready.
- Process longer for a softer, soft-serve texture, or stop sooner for scoopable firmness. I prefer to stop when it’s scoopable.
Enjoy this simple, satisfying treat any time you want something cool and chocolatey.
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- Author: Maryea Flaherty | Happy Healthy Mama
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
Made from frozen bananas, unsweetened cocoa, and peanut butter, this nice cream is dairy-free, naturally sweet, and deeply chocolatey without any added sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor.
- Process until smooth and ice cream-like, scraping down the bowl 2–3 times so everything blends evenly.
- Serve immediately or store in a freezer-safe container for later. If frozen solid, allow a few minutes at room temperature to soften before scooping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16.8 grams
- Fat: 12.4 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Protein: 7.4 grams
Another healthy dessert idea is Brownie Batter Hummus if you’re looking for a different snack option.
This post was first published in 2018; a video was added in 2019.