I L-O-V-E my Keurig. It’s the one Kitchen Appliance that I simply could not live without. It’s what I would take with me to a deserted island and what I almost packed for our vacation [and what I’ll totally pack next time because I missed it that much].
But just in case you thought Keurig’s were only good for a hot cup of coffee – think again! Today I’m sharing a fabulous way that you can enjoy your Keurig in the hot, Summer months – with a delicious guilt-free Mocha Peanut Butter Frozen Banana Ice Cream recipe.
One reason that I love my Keurig so much is that I can make anyone in the family a drink that they want – hubby likes De-Caf in the afternoons, the girls enjoy a cool glass of Lemonade [yep, Lemonade from the Keurig!], and I do enjoy my Sweet Tea!
I love being able to pop in a Brew Over Ice Snapple K-Cup and being only 30 seconds away from enjoying an Iced Tea in the afternoon!
Although some coffee makers may not see as much action in the hot Summer months, ours does because of the great K-Cups that are intended to Brew Over Ice.
As if a glass of delicious Iced Tea wasn’t enough – I had to take my Keurig addiction one step further and use the Brew Over Ice Coffee in a fun, new recipe for our family.
As some of you may know, Sophia was diagnosed with a dairy allergy this January, so I’m constantly looking for alternatives that are safe for her and when I started seeing Frozen Banana Ice Cream recipes floating around Pinterest – I knew I had to try one!
Rob absolutely did not believe that frozen bananas could make ice cream – not until he tried it himself and now he’s a BIG fan and I bet your family will be too!
You can make Frozen Banana Ice Cream as simple or complex as you want – trying different ingredients and flavors.
I’m a huge sucker for Coffee-flavored Ice Cream and since the Brew Over Ice French Vanilla Iced Coffee already had a bit of sweetener and flavoring in it, I thought it would be the perfect addition to some cocoa powder and peanut butter!
There are definitely 2 not-so-secret ingredients to this guilt-free Ice Cream – frozen banana chunks and Brew Over Ice Coffee [once again, brewed in a plastic tumbler – not glass]!
Once your bananas medallions have been sliced, place them in the freezer for about 3 hours and then pulse until they’re smooth and creamy in your Food Processor or high-powered blender. I promise – they WILL become the texture of ice cream – it’s AMAZING.
The possibilities really are endless with the varieties of Brew Over Ice K-Cups available!
Frozen Banana Mocha Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 3 Bananas
- 2 tbsp Peanut Butter
- 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 2 tbsp Brew Over Ice French Vanilla Coffee
Instructions
- Slice your bananas in to small medallions and freeze for about 3 hours.
- Once frozen, place bananas into food processor or blender and pulse until the texture is smooth and creamy [just like ice cream].
- Add in Peanut Butter, Cocoa Powder, and Brew Over Ice Coffee and pulse a few more times to blend.
- If you like smooth, soft, and creamy ice cream - it will be the perfect texture for you! If you like your ice cream a little more stiff, return to the freezer for about 30 minutes... then enjoy this guilt-free delicious frozen treat!
Amber Ludwig says
Yummo!! That ice cream sounds amazing!! My hubbys uncle got a yonana for Christmas and we made “ice cream” with it and it was fantastic!! We think everyone should have one!! Such a healthier way t eat it! It basically does what you did with yours 😉
DJ says
This recipe looks delicious and a perfect treat for the hot summer months.
Rosie says
I know other ppl who are in love with their Keurig. Even though it is cold out, I still like making my own frozen treats – this sounds wonderful, maybe a good enough reason to get a Keurig!
Holly E says
This ice cream recipe looks so good. I love making homemade ice cream; so much fun!
kareen liez says
I have tried the banana frozen ice cream and it taste really yummy! Your raspberry iced tea is a must try!
Dede says
Thank you SO MUCH. I have heard about the frozen banana ice cream thing but thought I needed a special gadget to do it. My husband has given up sugar, but ice cream is his favorite. This is something I can make him as a treat. Thanks again, I’m doing this!!
Jennifer says
This post makes me want a Keurig more than ever! I just love the idea of being able to make one serving at a time. And I love that you can use it for cool beverage in addition to warm ones. I NEVER would have thought to use it for ice cream!!
Camille says
I’ve always wanted to try banana ice cream!
Megan Sutliff says
This recipe looks so easy and yummy! My daughter has a peanut allergy, but with WOWButter tasting a lot like peanut butter I think it would work as a substitute! Thanks 🙂
Sharon says
I think I must be the only person in the world who doesn’t have a Keurig… My husband and I brew 2 12 cup pots and keep it in the fridge for iced coffee. It lasts 3 days. We drink a lot of coffee…
Suzanne Michele says
Okay, it’s been decided, I MUST get a Keurig! I’ve been itching to get one and a friend of mine even bought me some reusable k-cups – just no Keurig to use them with! 🙁 I’ve already told hubs, next time we buy a coffee maker, it will be a Keurig!
Tina Ernspiker says
I have been wanting one of those for a while but we live in Mexico and I am not sure about the availability of flavors… Sounds like a yummy recipe!
Amber Dunn says
I REALLY love this. My daughter has a dairy allergy and my son has an intolerance. Plus, I love how simple it is and how few ingredients. Also, raspberry iced tea is my fave! Wonder if this’ll convince the hubby we need a Keurig? 😉
Jenna Wood says
I am in awe that you made that in a blender with so few ingredients, I am trying this for sure, it has all my favorite ingredients! #Client