Ninja Creami Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Tired of icy homemade ice cream? This recipe is your answer. It blends peanut butter, banana, and a hint of chocolate into an unbelievably creamy, rich treat right in your Ninja Creami. It tastes indulgent but is surprisingly simple to whip up!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 24 hours 5 minutes (includes 24-hour freeze time)
- Yield: 1 Pint 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 ripe Banana
- 2 Tbsp Peanut Butter
- ¾ cup Coconut Cream (full-fat, from a can)
- 1 cup Almond Milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 ½ Tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 2 ½ Tbsp Raw Agave Nectar
- ½ tsp Stevia
- 1 tsp Banana Extract
Instructions
- Prep the Base: Pop the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl for 10 seconds to soften it. This is the secret to a perfectly smooth texture!
- Blend It Up: Add the softened cream cheese and all other ingredients to a blender. Blend on high for about 60 seconds until everything is completely smooth and combined.
- Freeze Solid: Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, stopping at the max fill line. Place it on a level surface in your freezer for a full 24 hours.
- First Spin: Once frozen solid, place the pint into your Ninja Creami and process it using the ‘LITE ICE CREAM’ function. Don’t worry if it looks dry and crumbly—that’s totally normal.
- Re-Spin to Perfection: Add 1 Tbsp of almond milk directly on top of the crumbly mixture and press the ‘RE-SPIN’ button. If it’s still not creamy, add one more tablespoon of milk and re-spin again. You’ll have perfect, scoopable ice cream.
Notes
- Serving Suggestions: This ice cream is at its absolute best right after the final re-spin. Scoop it into a chilled bowl and top with fresh banana slices, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, or chopped peanuts.
- Pro-Tips: Don’t skip softening the cream cheese, as this prevents lumps. For best results, make sure your banana is ripe with a few brown spots for maximum sweetness.
- Storage Instructions: Got leftovers? Simply smooth the top surface flat inside the pint container and pop it back in the freezer. When you’re ready for another scoop, just run it through a ‘RE-SPIN’ cycle to bring it back to its original creamy glory.