Make the best copycat recipe with this homemade Chunky Monkey Ice Cream recipe! The creamy banana puree, crunchy walnuts and chocolate chips, will become one of your new favorite ice cream recipes.
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Scoop up a bowl of chunky monkey for the nuttiest chocolatey-chunkiest concoction-gone-bananas. This recipe rivals any Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors.
This chunky monkey banana ice cream is perfect any time of year and is a great taste sensation. This is an eggless recipe, so there are no egg yolks needed.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This delicious ice cream recipe is straightforward and easy to follow. You can easily customize the chunky monkey ice cream taste to suit your preferences, whether that's using fudge chunks, huge chocolate chunks, cocoa powder or dark chocolate.
There's something truly special about homemade ice cream. Plus, you have control over the ingredients in the making of this ice cream.
Ingredients You Need
- Ripe bananas: The star ingredient of this recipe, ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and a creamy texture.
- Heavy cream: Adds richness and creaminess.
- Whole milk: The milk fat adds a touch of creaminess and helps balance the richness of the heavy cream. Avoid light milk like skim milk.
- Granulated sugar: Sugar enhances the sweetness the texture of the ice cream.
- Vanilla extract: Adds depth and a hint of warmth to the ice cream.
- Chopped walnuts: Provides a crunch and nutty flavor.
- Semisweet chocolate chips: Brings bursts of chocolate to each bite.
Step By Step Photos
Mix mashed bananas and heavy cream.
Whisk in milk, sugar and vanilla extract.
Pour mixture into an ice cream maker.
Churn.
How To Make Chunky Monkey Ice Cream From Scratch
Step 1. Mix the base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 2. Churn in ice cream maker: Pour the ice cream mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions (typically 25-30 minutes).
Step 3. Add mix-ins: In the last 5 minutes of churning, add chopped walnuts and semisweet chocolate chips to the ice cream maker, allowing them to mix evenly.
Step 4. Transfer and freeze: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Tips
- Make sure to use ripe bananas for this recipe. They should have brown spots on the peel, indicating that they are at their peak sweetness.
- After freezing the ice cream for at least 2 hours, allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping. This softens the ice cream slightly, making it easier to serve.
- If you prefer to use a chocolate bar instead of chocolate chips, use a food processor to break the chocolate down into chunks.
- Add peanut butter into your chunky monkey ice cream by swirling it into the ice cream during the last few minutes of churning.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chunky Monkey Ice Cream
I highly recommend using ripe bananas for this recipe because they provide natural sweetness and a creamy texture. Frozen bananas might alter the texture and flavor of the ice cream.
Transfer the freshly churned ice cream into an airtight container. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface before sealing to prevent freezer burn. Homemade ice cream is best enjoyed within 1-2 months.
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Chunky Monkey Ice Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn about 25-30 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes of churning, add the chopped walnuts and semisweet chocolate chips to the ice cream maker, allowing them to mix in well.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to use ripe bananas for this recipe. They should have brown spots on the peel, indicating that they are at their peak sweetness.
- After freezing the ice cream for at least 2 hours, allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping. This softens the ice cream slightly, making it easier to serve.
- If you prefer to use a chocolate bar instead of chocolate chips, use a food processor to break the chocolate down into chunks.
- Add peanut butter into your chunky monkey ice cream by swirling it into the ice cream during the last few minutes of churning.
- Storing: Transfer the freshly churned ice cream into an airtight container. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface before sealing to prevent freezer burn. Homemade ice cream is best enjoyed within 1-2 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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