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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Banana Split Ice Cream

    Published: Oct 7, 2024 · Modified: May 1, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    If you're a banana lover, you have to try this Banana Split Ice Cream. It combines homemade banana ice cream with chocolate chips and nuts for a treat that's light, yet decadent and delicious. Bananas are one of my favorite fruits, and trust me, the chunks of ripe banana scattered throughout the ice cream are sweet bites of heaven. This will quickly become your go-to summer dessert!

    Scoops of banana split ice cream in a glass dish with chocolate sauce, peanuts, and sprinkles on top.
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    • Why You’ll Love This Banana Ice Cream Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to Make Banana Split Ice Cream
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Delicious Chocolate and Banana Dishes 
    • Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

    The bananas and chocolate chips blend perfectly into the ice cream base, creating little pockets of sweetness. The peanuts add a satisfying crunch for a well-balanced ice cream recipe!

    If you like easy ice cream recipes, you will love Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream, Easy Pineapple Ice Cream, Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream, Dr. Pepper Ice Cream Float, Homemade Banana Ice Cream or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream.

    Why You’ll Love This Banana Ice Cream Recipe

    • Customizable recipe: Change the mix-ins to make this recipe your own!
    • Easy to make: The process is so easy to follow and execute to achieve tasty ice cream.
    • Budget-friendly: All the ingredients are inexpensive and fitting for even the tightest budget.

    Ingredients

    There are 7 ingredients in this chocolate chip banana ice cream, but they are common and easy to find at your local grocery store! 

    Ingredients for banana split ice cream arranged on a marble surface.
    • Heavy cream: This is your ice cream base. You whip it up to achieve that creamy and luscious texture!
    • Vanilla: The subtle vanilla flavor from the vanilla extract complements the other ingredients in the ice cream so well.
    • Sweetened condensed milk: Not only does the condensed milk add sweetness to the ice cream, it also helps to thicken it.
    • Bananas: I like to add the bananas whole and let the mixture break them into chunks, but you can mash them first for a smoother texture.
    • Mix-ins: I add chocolate chips, peanuts, and rainbow sprinkles to the ice cream. They add texture and a pop of color.

    See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

    Variations

    • Berries: Add diced strawberries and raspberries to the ice cream mixture for a sweet berry flavor.
    • Peanut Butter: A scoop of peanut butter swirled into the ice cream will add saltiness and complement the banana and chocolate.
    • Double Chocolate: Make this recipe an extra indulgent double chocolate chip banana ice cream by adding some cocoa powder.

    How to Make Banana Split Ice Cream

    Here are the directions on how to make banana ice cream with chocolate chips. It’s just as easy as any other no-churn ice cream.

    A glass mixing bowl with beaten heavy cream and vanilla.

    Step 1: Beat cream and vanilla. Pour the heavy cream and vanilla extract into a large mixing bowl. With an electric hand mixer, beat the cream until stiff peaks form. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

    Condensed milk, bananas, chocolate chips, peanuts, and rainbow sprinkles added to a glass bowl with beaten cream and vanilla.

    Step 2: Add condensed milk, bananas, and mix-ins. Add the sweetened condensed milk, bananas, chocolate chips, peanuts, and rainbow sprinkles to the bowl. Mix until all the ingredients are combined and the bananas break into small chunks.

    Ice cream mixture spread out in a loaf pan and ready to place in the freezer.

    Step 3: Transfer and freeze. Pour the ice cream mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Spread it evenly and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze for a minimum of 6 hours or until firm.

    A hand gripping an ice cream cone with three scoops of banana split ice cream.

    Step 4: Serve. Enjoy a scoop or two in a bowl or even a cone!

    ⭐ Hint: If you don’t have a mixer, you can use a whisk — just be prepared for it to take a bit longer. When using a whisk, I recommend dicing the banana into smaller pieces before adding them to the mixture.

    If you love homemade ice cream recipes like this one, you may also enjoy Strawberry Banana Ice Cream.

    Banana split ice cream in a glass dish with chocolate syrup, peanuts, and sprinkles on top and a cone with ice cream in the background.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Use this chocolate banana ice cream to make the ultimate banana split dessert. Top it with maraschino cherries, crushed pineapple, and whipped cream!
    • Try a tasty homemade syrup like Banana Syrup or Pineapple Syrup for extra fruit flavor.
    • Ice cream and cake are the perfect match. Some great choices to enjoy alongside a scoop of this chocolate banana nut ice cream are Strawberry Banana Cake and Air Fryer Mug Cake.
    • I highly recommend serving this ice cream with brownies, too. These Vanilla Brownies are some of the best!
    Ice cream in a loaf pan with three scoops toward the front ready to serve.

    Expert Tips

    • Storage directions: Store this ice cream in the freezer tightly covered for up to 2 months.
    • Don’t overwhip the cream: If you overmix the heavy cream, it will separate and become lumpy — you want stiff peaks, not butter!
    • Let it soften before serving: Allow the ice cream to sit on the counter for about 5 minutes to make it easier to scoop.

    Recipe FAQs

    How do I prevent ice crystals?

    Ensure that the plastic wrap is touching the surface of the ice cream before you put it in the freezer.

    Can I use overripe bananas?

    I recommend avoiding bananas that are too overripe. A few brown spots on the peel are fine, but the riper the bananas, the softer the texture will be. Overripe bananas are typically borderline mushy and wouldn’t work well in ice cream.

    What if I have a peanut allergy?

    If you are allergic to peanuts (or nuts in general), just leave them out. You will still have a delicious banana-flavored ice cream.

    Two ice cream cones in metal stands with scoops of banana split ice cream.

    More Delicious Chocolate and Banana Dishes 

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      Peanut Butter Chocolate Bananas
    • Glazed Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread
      Glazed Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread
    • Banana Chocolate Caramel French Toast
      Banana Chocolate Caramel French Toast
    • Three banana pudding brownies on a white pedestal with more brownies in the background.
      Banana Pudding Brownies

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    A glass dish with scoops of banana split ice cream and toppings with a cone of ice cream in the background.

    Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

    Karin and Ken
    This Banana Split Ice Cream is the perfect balance of chocolate and banana. It’s a rich treat reminiscent of a classic banana split, complete with crunchy peanuts and colorful sprinkles.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Freeze Time 6 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 528 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9x5 inch loaf pan
    • Plastic Wrap
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Electric hand mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 ripe bananas
    • ½ cup peanuts
    • ½ cup semi-chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
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    Instructions
     

    • Combine your heavy cream and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to beat the cream into stiff peaks. Depending on the strength of your hand mixer, this should take 3-5 minutes.
    • Once your cream begins to reach stiff peaks, add the bananas, peanuts, chocolate chips, and sprinkles. Use your mixer to mix the ingredients into the whipped cream until homogenous.
    • Pour your ice cream mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan and then cover it with plastic wrap. Transfer your ice cream to the freezer and let it chill for 6 hours, or until it is completely set.
    • Scoop your ice cream, serve, and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Storage directions: Store this ice cream in the freezer tightly covered for up to 2 months.
    • Don’t overwhip the cream: If you overmix the heavy cream, it will separate and become lumpy — you want stiff peaks, not butter!
    • Let it soften before serving: Allow the ice cream to sit on the counter for about 5 minutes to make it easier to scoop.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 528kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 9gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 3gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 1032IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword banana split ice cream, no churn ice cream, strawberry banana ice cream
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