
Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Bars
These irresistible banana peanut butter ice cream bars require minimal effort and just a few simple ingredients. No need for special molds or churning, simply blend the creamy banana and peanut butter base, freeze, coat in dairy-free chocolate, and enjoy a quick and easy frozen dessert. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings on a warm day.
Instructions
- 1
Line an [8x8 inch square pan] with [one complete square parchment paper].
- 2
Discard [bananas] peel, break into chunks and add them to a food processor or blender.
- 3
Add the peanut butter (1.5 cups), brown sugar (6 tbsp), and salt (0.5 tsp), then blend until completely smooth. Scrape the bowl halfway.
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Pour the mixture into the pan, allowing its weight to push the [parchment paper] down. Gently straighten the paper around the edges. Place in the freezer overnight or for several hours until solid.
- 5
Place a [baking sheet] into the freezer to chill.
- 6
Melt the dairy-free chocolate chips (2 cups) and coconut oil (4 tbsp) together over a pan of simmering water or gently in a microwave. Then allow to cool completely to room temperature, stirring occasionally. It MUST be cool.
- 7
While the [chocolate] mixture is cooling, remove the pan from the freezer and turn out the frozen mixture onto a [cutting board]. If you want them to be perfectly shaped, trim around the edges first to neaten the square up, then cut into bars (14). Place the [parchment paper] you used to line your [8x8 inch square pan] on the chilled [baking sheet] and put the cut [bars] on the paper. Pop in the freezer for a few minutes while the [chocolate] finishes cooling. They must be completely solid with no melty bits when you coat them.
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When the [chocolate] is at room temperature, remove the [bars] from the freezer. Leave the [parchment paper] on the tray, unless it's too messy, then replace with a fresh piece.
- 9
Drop each [bar], one by one into the melted [chocolate]. Spoon over [chocolate] to coat it, then using forks (2), pick up each [bar] and place carefully on the [parchment paper] on the [baking sheet]. Repeat until they are all coated then pop the tray in the freezer to set the [chocolate] for a few minutes.
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Once they are set you can transfer the [bars] to a freezer safe container or freezer bag.
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