Hello! I really won’t be posting a lot of recipes, but this one just came to me and I had to share (by the looks of this picture, aren’t you glad I did?!).
You know that place between being half awake and half asleep? Sometimes I randomly come up with my best ideas during that time. I really should start keeping a notepadΒ next to my head, because most of the time those ideas are gone by the morning. But this time, it stuck and I woke up thinking about it!
I must dream about chocolate lately, because as I was falling asleep the other night, I was thinking about ice cream. I was also thinking about how not so good it is for my waistline. All you other mama’s out there know what I’m talking about.Β Things just aren’t the same post-baby, which means I really can’t (and shouldn’t!) eat the same, either. Oops! Anyway, I was thinking about how frozen bananas make a good ice cream base, and of course, I needed to add chocolate in the mix. That’s when I put together (in my mind) a few ingredients, and bam – out came Dark Chocolate Banana Split ice cream, using only 4 ingredients! The next morning, I got to work trying it out.
All you need for this delicious treat are very ripe bananas (the ones I used above still weren’t really ripe enough, they need to even be more brown to get it more creamy!), honey, dark chocolate cocoa powder, and peanut butter. Sooooooo easy.
Dump everything into the food processor (or blender), and blend on high for a minute or two. Then just scoop it into a freezer friendly bowl. It’ll look like the above picture, almost pudding-like. You can by all means just eat it like that, too. But since it’s summer and it’s been HOT out, I wanted cold. You can also add nuts or chocolate chips as garnish. Just do it.
It’ll need to freeze for a few hours, but once frozen pull that baby out and stick a big ol’ ice cream scooper in it and
eat it directly off the scoop, not sharing it with anyoneΒ put it in little bowls to share. π
You can even add a few more choco-chips and nuts if you wish (as if there wasn’t enough on there already, right?). Remember, this is actually pretty GOOD for you, so don’t skimp on those scoops!
If you don’t add any chocolate chips, this dessert is gluten and dairy free, too! Even better!
Dark Chocolate Banana Split Ice Cream
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or any type of nut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder
- Optional garnish: Dark chocolate chips, nuts
- Put bananas, peanut butter, honey and cocoa powder in a food processor (or blender). Blend until completely smooth, 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the mixtureΒ into a freezer friendly bowl, and freeze for 2 hours, or until completely frozen through.
- Add optional garnish, scoop, and enjoy!
- Keep covered in the freezer for up to a week. (That’s an estimate, ours didn’t last longer than 1 day!)
- Serves 2 people, but you could easily double or triple the recipe to make more!
I Β hope you all have a fabulous week, filled with a yummy chocolate-y banana-y dessert! π
Do you have a favorite healthy ice cream?
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This looks very tasty. I love anything with chocolate and peanut butter! I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the very inspiring blogger award. Sorry it has taken me so ling to let you know. I was on vacation when the post went live and got super busy when we got home. Check it out http://lifeslittleprojects.com/inspiring-blogger-award/
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Thank you, AmieJo!! Choco-peanut butter is my favorite combo, too! Thank you SO much for the nomination!! That’s so sweet of you! π I hope you have an amazing week! π
Looks and sounds delish!! Especially for this toasty warm day! Happy Monday!
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Thanks Danielle! It really is SOOOO good. And it’s totally perfect for this hot day! π Have a fabulous week girl! π
Oh wow!!! This looks absolutely delicious!!!
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Thanks, Kristi!! It really is!! π Have an awesome week, friend!
Yikes Amanda, this looks dangerously good. Pinning.
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Dangerously good is totally true, Gaye! Thanks for pinning and for visiting! Have a great day! π
I made this recipe this weekend, and it is as delicious as I imagined! Oldest son asked for honey and dark chocolate cocoa powder to take back to his house so he could make it, and youngest son asked for a container of it to take to his girlfriend!
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Oh thank you Gaye for sharing this with me!! I’m SO glad you (and your sons!!) loved it! I found that when I was eating a huge bowl, I stopped myself and thought, “hm, I probably shouldn’t be eating this much ice cream.” But then I remembered it’s only bananas and is pretty good for me! Thanks for coming back and letting me know, hope you have a fabulous week! π
The chocolate alone makes me wanna try this. It’s been awhile since I had a banana split, too. Pinning….
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Thanks, Sharon! Yes the chocolate totally makes this “ice cream,” that’s for sure! Thanks for pinning! Have an awesome day π
Holy momma, this looks so good! Definitely will be making in the near future:)
Thanks Adrian! You totally need to, you won’t be disappointed! π Have a great week!
What a great treat to tame my sweet tooth. The only problem would be knowing when to stop. I love all the natural ingredients in this recipe. Thanks for sharing,
Blessings,
Shari
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I agree, Shari! That’s why it only lasted one day when I made this – I ate it all! I think I gave my husband at least one bite. π Thanks so much for popping over to visit! Have a great Wednesday! π
Thanks for sharing again at the #WWDParty.
Um… You had me at Dark Chocolate. This looks AMAZING!!! I’m so glad you shared it with us, and can’t wait to try it. Totally pinned that sucker.
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Ha! Thanks Kristy! This stuff is no joke. You’ll love it!! Thanks for much for the pin, too! Hope you’re having a great week π
Oh. My. Goodness. I can’t wait to make this and not share any of it! π
Ha! Totally! Thanks so much Megan, and enjoy every single delicious bite! π