3-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

by Shaina on September 4, 2012

The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography:

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My kids are headed back to school today. While part of me is tremendously excited at the thought of having quiet work time available, I’m sad that summer is coming to a close. I always find myself a bit melancholy thinking of the things I wish we could have done or the activities that just didn’t quite get accomplished.

Still, school doesn’t have to meant he end of enjoying the nice weather and having fun as a family. I’m determined to show the kids know I missed them (even when my brain is screaming “hallelujah for peace”) by welcoming them home with a sweet and easy treat that will keep small bellies content until dinner.

Here is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the sweetness of time together:

source: Shaina Olmanson | Food for My Family

 

3-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
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Recipe type: dessert
Author: Shaina Olmanson
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 4
A satisfyingly sweet treat that is perfect for after-school snacks with just three ingredients.
Ingredients
  • 4 ripe bananas, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter or nut butter
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Directions
  1. Cut bananas into 1-2″ pieces and freeze until stiff. To make the ice cream, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a small saucepan, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Add the frozen banana chunks to a food processor. Pour the peanut butter and chocolate mixture over the top. Pulse and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Notes

These can be made ahead and refrozen. It will lose some of the soft-serve texture, but it is still soft and able to be scooped.

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What after-school snacks do you serve up for the kids when they come running off the bus?

Shaina Olmanson is the home cook and photographer behind Food for My Family and the author of Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats that Shine. She is a contributor to Babble.com’s Family Kitchen Blog and the food channel on Lifetime Moms. Shaina can usually be found cooking, at the computer or behind the camera. 
  • http://twitter.com/merrittsgret Gretchen

    My first child was easy and everything was so very routine.  My second reassured me that I knew nothing.  And my third?  Brought more peace and less strife while reminding me how helpful some things like routines can be! ;)

  • Jamie Lane

    I am 30 years old and a first-time, expectant mother. I am extremely excited but also anxious at the thought of becoming a mother. On one hand, I have wanted to be a mother for pretty much my entire life, but I am also already letting myself succumb to fears and doubts (and I’m only 6 weeks along!). I think reading this book would be an incredible blessing to me, to help me stay focused on the Holy Spirit’s guidance, and not to let my uncertainty keep me from being the mother God has created me to be.

  • Pamela Naugler

    I’ve had to give up control of having the house put together and clean.  It is a struggle, but I feel like my girl’s needs – their nursing needs and attention needs come before the house.  So I have to lay that down and try not to get discouraged!

  • Elisa

    “…all of those things in which we creatures of habit find comfort – they’re fine and good.  It’s when scheduling is elevated above seeking and planning pushes aside prayer,
    when the charts and instructions and pre-formed expectations become
    idols and careful comfort becomes clinging to control – that’s when we
    run the risk of living under fear instead of following God into
    freedom.  I’m looking, daily, to let Him teach me the difference.”
    This spoke to my heart this morning. Convicting me, leading me to the feet of Jesus. Thank you for your words and sharing your heart. I need to be more in tune with God so that I can allow his Spirit to lead!

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