Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches (V/GF)
Thick, creamy chocolate banana ice cream gets sandwiched between tender peanut butter cookies to make the ultimate summertime treat! If you already have a batch of cookies made and bananas in the freezer, these ice cream sandwiches can be made in less than 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 12 Peanut Butter Oat Cookies recipe linked above and below
- 2 frozen ripe bananas
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Make sure cookies are completely cooled before turning them into ice cream sandwiches or the ice cream will just melt. If you make them in advance, I'd recommend refrigerating or freezing the cookies to speed up the process.
- 2. Make banana ice cream by putting all ingredients (other than cookies) into a blender or food processor and mixing on high until a thick, creamy ice cream forms. This may take a few minutes; scrape the bowl down if the bananas are getting stuck.
- 3. If you're not immediately making the sandwiches, transfer the ice cream to a container and put in the freezer to stay cold while you wait for the cookies. I'd recommend only freezing the ice cream for up to an hour because it will become too hard to scoop if frozen long-term.
- 4. Scoop ice cream into the bottom of 6 cookies, and top with remaining 6. Eat immediately or keep in the freezer for longer storage. Let cookies sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften before eating if they've been frozen for several days.
Notes
I love the combination of chocolate, banana, and peanut butter. If you're not a huge fan of chocolate, you could omit the cocoa and just make peanut butter banana ice cream sandwiches.
If you're feeling wild, dipping half of each assembled sandwich in melted chocolate is a good idea, as is rolling the sides in sprinkles, chopped chocolate, or nuts. Do whatever feels right. Adapted from My Peanut Butter Oat Cookies & 1-ingredient Banana Ice Cream
If you're feeling wild, dipping half of each assembled sandwich in melted chocolate is a good idea, as is rolling the sides in sprinkles, chopped chocolate, or nuts. Do whatever feels right. Adapted from My Peanut Butter Oat Cookies & 1-ingredient Banana Ice Cream