How do I get the banana ice cream to be smooth and creamy?

Keep blending the frozen banana in a hand blender, scraping down the sides, until it transitions from crumbly to a smooth, soft-serve consistency.

Can I use fresh bananas instead of frozen ones?

No, using frozen bananas is crucial for achieving the thick, ice cream-like texture without adding ice. Chop them before freezing for easier blending.

What kind of dark chocolate works best for this recipe?

A small bar of dark chocolate, finely chopped or grated, will distribute evenly and melt slightly into the ice cream for the best flavor and texture.

Can I prepare this ice cream ahead of time?

This ice cream is best served immediately after preparation to enjoy its soft, creamy texture. If you freeze it, it will become very hard and require thawing.

Are there any substitutions for agave?

You can use other liquid sweeteners like maple syrup or a dash of stevia, adjusting to your preferred level of sweetness.

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Banana, PB, and Chocolate Ice Cream
[Vegan]

AC By: Aine Carlin

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Creamy vegan banana, peanut butter, and chocolate ice cream spooned into a glass, topped with fresh blueberries, chopped strawberries, and a sprinkle of grated dark chocolate.

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Ingredients You Need for Banana, PB, and Chocolate Ice Cream [Vegan]

3 frozen bananas chopped into pieces (chop it prior to freezing!)
1 tbsp agave or other sweetener
1 heaped tsp smooth peanut butter
1/2 small bar of dark chocolate finely chopped or grated
blueberries and strawberries to serve

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How to Prepare Banana, PB, and Chocolate Ice Cream [Vegan]

Place the frozen banana in a hand blender and blitz until smooth – it will go through several stages before becoming creamy so just keep blending until it happens, scraping down the sides with a spatula now and then.
Add the agave and peanut butter and blend together before stirring through the chocolate.
Place a handful of blueberries and chopped strawberries in the bottom of a glass. Spoon over the ‘ice cream’, top with a few more berries, a little more grated chocolate and serve.