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!
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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!
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
Ensure that the plastic wrap is touching the surface of the ice cream before you put it in the freezer.
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.
If you are allergic to peanuts (or nuts in general), just leave them out. You will still have a delicious banana-flavored ice cream.
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Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Equipment
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
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
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.
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