Ice cream without any guilt .. (Nice Cream) :) My life has changed.
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I eat bananas this way as ice cream and love it especially mixing other things in - great with pineapple and chocolate chips mixed in.
But .... I eat it instead of ice cream because most commercial ice cream makes me very, very, very nauseous. I'm not lactose intolerant but there is some additive that I'm apparently sensitive to and with products constantly changing ingredients to make it all "new and improved" I gave up even trying to find one I'm good with.
Homemade ice cream doesn't affect me in the slightest and is 100 times better tasting than anything packaged, but I'm too lazy to make it very often...and I do have a nice ice cream churn.0 -
Bananas make my mouth itchy. Ice cream does not. It's a no-brainer for me.0
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I eat both homemade banana/fruit ice cream and real ice cream. They are both delicious!
My favourite banana ice cream is banana+berries, and banana+nuts+chocolate chips.
Also strawberry mango ice cream is delicious!0 -
Floridaman789 wrote: »Refined sugar had empty calories that's the difference. Empty calories aren't good for you anything with empty calories are bad do some research and you will find out how it affects your body.
Can you name some of these foods with nothing but empty calories in them that provide no nutritional benefit whatsoever?
Bolded part is ironic...
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Bananas are okaaaay.... but they are never, ever gonna be Turkey Hill Cold Churned Moose Tracks ice cream. (And I'm never going to eat just a half cup of it at one time, either. What's with that laughable serving size?!)0
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williams969 wrote: »I'm lazy (so, no food processor mess for me, lol), and I hate bananas. But I would guess 1 cup of frozen banana would be at least 2 bananas, maybe three (200-300+ cals). For less calories, imma having a McDonald's vanilla cone (170 cals) with zero gulit.
I love this page for weights of measurements: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/learn/ingredient-weight-chart.html
I'm all for Nice Cream for people avoiding dairy, but it doesn't really work for people limiting calories - unless they can stop at 1 C of Nice Cream but wouldn't stop at 1 C of ice cream.0 -
VintageFeline wrote: »Dreysander wrote: »I actually made this for the first time last night since I'm not eating sugar right now. It was super good.
You know there's sugar in bananas right? Or is this one of those no added sugar deals because that makes sugar somehow more devil-like?
If you like it, woo! Personally, I'd just make ice cream fit, it satisfies a different part of the psyche having the real deal which is pretty important I think. I don't really do ice cream unless it's warm, which is like, 4 days a year in London, heh.
... No it's Lent and I've given up added sugar for Lent (since it's an unnecessary luxury and giving it up is a real challenge for me). You have no idea why an individual may have given up added sugar at any given time, quit assuming. I don't enjoy being addressed like I'm an idiot.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »Floridaman789 wrote: »Refined sugar had empty calories that's the difference. Empty calories aren't good for you anything with empty calories are bad do some research and you will find out how it affects your body.
But the nutrients coming from the banana aren't coming from the sugar in the banana. The sugar calories in the banana are just as "empty" as the calories in other sugar. Yeah, the banana has other nutrients. But so does ice cream.
Ask a registered dietitian what someone on a calorie restricted diet should be eating on a regular basis if they have the choice between 150 calories of ice cream vs 150 calorie of banana.0 -
Packerjohn wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Floridaman789 wrote: »Refined sugar had empty calories that's the difference. Empty calories aren't good for you anything with empty calories are bad do some research and you will find out how it affects your body.
But the nutrients coming from the banana aren't coming from the sugar in the banana. The sugar calories in the banana are just as "empty" as the calories in other sugar. Yeah, the banana has other nutrients. But so does ice cream.
Ask a registered dietitian what someone on a calorie restricted diet should be eating on a regular basis if they have the choice between 150 calories of ice cream vs 150 calorie of banana.
Are those the only two choices to consume in a given day, or will they be eating other things as well? If so, what have they already consumed or plan on consuming the rest of the day?0 -
Packerjohn wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Floridaman789 wrote: »Refined sugar had empty calories that's the difference. Empty calories aren't good for you anything with empty calories are bad do some research and you will find out how it affects your body.
But the nutrients coming from the banana aren't coming from the sugar in the banana. The sugar calories in the banana are just as "empty" as the calories in other sugar. Yeah, the banana has other nutrients. But so does ice cream.
Ask a registered dietitian what someone on a calorie restricted diet should be eating on a regular basis if they have the choice between 150 calories of ice cream vs 150 calorie of banana.
I assume a registered dietitian would want to see the context of someone's diet before deciding that 150 calories of ice cream is a worse choice than 150 calories of "nice cream." The ice cream has more fat and less fiber. Both of them have a lot of carbohydrates.
I'm more interested in the rationale behind the RD's decision than just what they would say. What do you think their rationale would be?0 -
PB2 is a nice addition. I normally slice a frozen banana and put peanut butter or PB2 and/or some Nutella on the slices then drizzle a tablespoon of honey over top. Refreeze for 30 minutes great stuff too.
I might like PB2 with honey as nice cream tonight, thanks for a great idea.0 -
That looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.0
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janejellyroll wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »Floridaman789 wrote: »Refined sugar had empty calories that's the difference. Empty calories aren't good for you anything with empty calories are bad do some research and you will find out how it affects your body.
But the nutrients coming from the banana aren't coming from the sugar in the banana. The sugar calories in the banana are just as "empty" as the calories in other sugar. Yeah, the banana has other nutrients. But so does ice cream.
Ask a registered dietitian what someone on a calorie restricted diet should be eating on a regular basis if they have the choice between 150 calories of ice cream vs 150 calorie of banana.
I assume a registered dietitian would want to see the context of someone's diet before deciding that 150 calories of ice cream is a worse choice than 150 calories of "nice cream." The ice cream has more fat and less fiber. Both of them have a lot of carbohydrates.
I'm more interested in the rationale behind the RD's decision than just what they would say. What do you think their rationale would be?
You will note I said on a regular basis. The more calorie restrictive diet someone is on the more they need to concentrate on nutrient dense foods.
The banana is a more nutrient dense food for the calories than the ice cream.0 -
In my opinion, unless you are a vegan (and i'll touch on that in a second) there is NO REASON to ever eat "nice cream".
It doesn't taste as good as ice cream.
It has the same if not MORE calories than regular ice cream. Especially if you make it with peanut butter or flavorings.
It takes more work than ice cream.
What's the point? Seriously, i cringe when people think this is somehow "healthier" and "guilt free!" when in fact you could just be not eating an entire pint of regular ice cream.
And if you're vegan? There are STILL more options of non-dairy ice creams made with soy milk, rice milk, sorbets, etc. that taste better and are lower in cals than "nice cream".
P.S. If you're vegan, Ben and Jerry's has non-dairy ice cream now that looks AMAZING.0 -
all this talk of ice cream makes me want to put the core for my ice cream maker in the freezer. Normally it lives in there but I needed the space for a turkey purchased before thanksgiving.0
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Well, it would beat the heck out of throwing away bananas. Regardless of how many bananas I buy, we either eat them all quickly, or they linger forever. It might also be helpful for those that want a low fat option but otherwise isn't concerned with the calories. I often need carbs at the end of the day, but not always carbs and more fat. And as far as low fat ice cream goes.... well it takes worse than a banana most of the time!0
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I call bananas ... bananas. And Ice cream ... ice cream. Neither actually comes with guilt.
I like both. I don't really see the use of this type of substitution but if it helps one to stop building up extra guilt, why not.
Still, it might be useful to investigate the emotional attachment one has to food - long term, managing volume and the construction of emotional luggage to food might be very helpful.
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rainbowbow wrote: »In my opinion, unless you are a vegan (and i'll touch on that in a second) there is NO REASON to ever eat "nice cream".
It doesn't taste as good as ice cream.
It has the same if not MORE calories than regular ice cream. Especially if you make it with peanut butter or flavorings.
It takes more work than ice cream.
What's the point? Seriously, i cringe when people think this is somehow "healthier" and "guilt free!" when in fact you could just be not eating an entire pint of regular ice cream.
And if you're vegan? There are STILL more options of non-dairy ice creams made with soy milk, rice milk, sorbets, etc. that taste better and are lower in cals than "nice cream".
P.S. If you're vegan, Ben and Jerry's has non-dairy ice cream now that looks AMAZING.
That is all fine. Yes ice cream can still be eaten. However like I said this is ano sugar no cream option. It's a banana. That's it!!! Less calories for sure. No work and it's delish. If I eat ice cream I'll want more than 1/2 a cup to fit into my calorie goals so for me this works and it's awesome!!!!!0 -
markrgeary1 wrote: »PB2 is a nice addition. I normally slice a frozen banana and put peanut butter or PB2 and/or some Nutella on the slices then drizzle a tablespoon of honey over top. Refreeze for 30 minutes great stuff too.
I might like PB2 with honey as nice cream tonight, thanks for a great idea.
Nutella is the devil in my house. Lol lol0 -
rainbowbow wrote: »In my opinion, unless you are a vegan (and i'll touch on that in a second) there is NO REASON to ever eat "nice cream".
It doesn't taste as good as ice cream.
It has the same if not MORE calories than regular ice cream. Especially if you make it with peanut butter or flavorings.
It takes more work than ice cream.
What's the point? Seriously, i cringe when people think this is somehow "healthier" and "guilt free!" when in fact you could just be not eating an entire pint of regular ice cream.
And if you're vegan? There are STILL more options of non-dairy ice creams made with soy milk, rice milk, sorbets, etc. that taste better and are lower in cals than "nice cream".
P.S. If you're vegan, Ben and Jerry's has non-dairy ice cream now that looks AMAZING.
That is all fine. Yes ice cream can still be eaten. However like I said this is ano sugar no cream option. It's a banana. That's it!!! Less calories for sure. No work and it's delish. If I eat ice cream I'll want more than 1/2 a cup to fit into my calorie goals so for me this works and it's awesome!!!!!
Have you tried frozen kohlrabi? It's great!
Even less calories.0 -
Dreysander wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »Dreysander wrote: »I actually made this for the first time last night since I'm not eating sugar right now. It was super good.
You know there's sugar in bananas right? Or is this one of those no added sugar deals because that makes sugar somehow more devil-like?
If you like it, woo! Personally, I'd just make ice cream fit, it satisfies a different part of the psyche having the real deal which is pretty important I think. I don't really do ice cream unless it's warm, which is like, 4 days a year in London, heh.
... No it's Lent and I've given up added sugar for Lent (since it's an unnecessary luxury and giving it up is a real challenge for me). You have no idea why an individual may have given up added sugar at any given time, quit assuming. I don't enjoy being addressed like I'm an idiot.
And she was supposed to discern you were catholic how....? From your profile pic? Please. You didn't say you were eliminating added sugar. You said "I'm not eating sugar right now". If you're not going to clarify your statements, you should anticipate that someone else is going to make an assumption based on what you actually said, and not on what you imagine they SHOULD have gleaned by reading your mind long distance.0 -
rainbowbow wrote: »In my opinion, unless you are a vegan (and i'll touch on that in a second) there is NO REASON to ever eat "nice cream".
It doesn't taste as good as ice cream.
It has the same if not MORE calories than regular ice cream. Especially if you make it with peanut butter or flavorings.
It takes more work than ice cream.
What's the point? Seriously, i cringe when people think this is somehow "healthier" and "guilt free!" when in fact you could just be not eating an entire pint of regular ice cream.
And if you're vegan? There are STILL more options of non-dairy ice creams made with soy milk, rice milk, sorbets, etc. that taste better and are lower in cals than "nice cream".
P.S. If you're vegan, Ben and Jerry's has non-dairy ice cream now that looks AMAZING.
HOW DARE YOU????!
I will totally eat a whole pint of ice cream (after a good 3 hours on the treadmill ha ha!)
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I feel no guilt about any ice cream as long as it fits in my calorie goals for the week. Right now my diet is super-ice-cream heavy because I am sick and unlike most foods its not bothering my stomach.0
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CoffeeNCardio wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »In my opinion, unless you are a vegan (and i'll touch on that in a second) there is NO REASON to ever eat "nice cream".
It doesn't taste as good as ice cream.
It has the same if not MORE calories than regular ice cream. Especially if you make it with peanut butter or flavorings.
It takes more work than ice cream.
What's the point? Seriously, i cringe when people think this is somehow "healthier" and "guilt free!" when in fact you could just be not eating an entire pint of regular ice cream.
And if you're vegan? There are STILL more options of non-dairy ice creams made with soy milk, rice milk, sorbets, etc. that taste better and are lower in cals than "nice cream".
P.S. If you're vegan, Ben and Jerry's has non-dairy ice cream now that looks AMAZING.
HOW DARE YOU????!
I will totally eat a whole pint of ice cream (after a good 3 hours on the treadmill ha ha!)
This is precisely why I don't buy icecream anymore. I have no willpower to stop at a piddly 1/2 or 1 cup... I'll eat the whole 500ml tub or won't bother at all.
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rainbowbow wrote: »In my opinion, unless you are a vegan (and i'll touch on that in a second) there is NO REASON to ever eat "nice cream".
It doesn't taste as good as ice cream.
It has the same if not MORE calories than regular ice cream. Especially if you make it with peanut butter or flavorings.
It takes more work than ice cream.
What's the point? Seriously, i cringe when people think this is somehow "healthier" and "guilt free!" when in fact you could just be not eating an entire pint of regular ice cream.
And if you're vegan? There are STILL more options of non-dairy ice creams made with soy milk, rice milk, sorbets, etc. that taste better and are lower in cals than "nice cream".
P.S. If you're vegan, Ben and Jerry's has non-dairy ice cream now that looks AMAZING.
That is all fine. Yes ice cream can still be eaten. However like I said this is ano sugar no cream option. It's a banana. That's it!!! Less calories for sure. No work and it's delish. If I eat ice cream I'll want more than 1/2 a cup to fit into my calorie goals so for me this works and it's awesome!!!!!
No sugar? What?
Assuming you only use 1 banana (which produces a VERY tiny portion, most people use 2)
Banana Nutrition fact:
1 large (140g)
Sugars, total: 17g
Calories, total: 125
Calories from sugar:68
As i said, it's almost identical sugar AND calorie wise. It is more work than just scooping a portion of ice cream but i'll let that part slide.
I think you are under the misconception that because this is made from banana that it's better. You perceive it as "healthier!", but in all actuality, it's not. You are currently equating fruit=SUPER HEALTH and ice cream=THE DEVIL0 -
This article makes no sense. It says fruit sugars are better because yay fruit! But then says that it's actually the fibre doing the good work. Those who demonise refined sugars act like we're all sitting around sucking on sugar cubes as a snack when in actuality it's just added to other things and therefore no more of an empty calorie than the natural sugars in fruit and veg.0 -
CoffeeNCardio wrote: »Dreysander wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »Dreysander wrote: »I actually made this for the first time last night since I'm not eating sugar right now. It was super good.
You know there's sugar in bananas right? Or is this one of those no added sugar deals because that makes sugar somehow more devil-like?
If you like it, woo! Personally, I'd just make ice cream fit, it satisfies a different part of the psyche having the real deal which is pretty important I think. I don't really do ice cream unless it's warm, which is like, 4 days a year in London, heh.
... No it's Lent and I've given up added sugar for Lent (since it's an unnecessary luxury and giving it up is a real challenge for me). You have no idea why an individual may have given up added sugar at any given time, quit assuming. I don't enjoy being addressed like I'm an idiot.
And she was supposed to discern you were catholic how....? From your profile pic? Please. You didn't say you were eliminating added sugar. You said "I'm not eating sugar right now". If you're not going to clarify your statements, you should anticipate that someone else is going to make an assumption based on what you actually said, and not on what you imagine they SHOULD have gleaned by reading your mind long distance.
This. I commented with the information available to me. Which was minimal. If you participate in Lent fair enough. I still think it odd to give up added sugar and not natural sugars because most of us eat far more of those.0 -
VintageFeline wrote: »
This article makes no sense. It says fruit sugars are better because yay fruit! But then says that it's actually the fibre doing the good work. Those who demonise refined sugars act like we're all sitting around sucking on sugar cubes as a snack when in actuality it's just added to other things and therefore no more of an empty calorie than the natural sugars in fruit and veg.
I read it and agree.
It says "sugar from fruit is okay because the fruit also has fiber and micronutrients.
Sugar from milk is okay because it has proteins and fats.
OK.
Like... the food sugar is being added to doesn't have these things. -_-
Ask a diabetic how sugars work for them and you start to find out pretty quickly that the body treats sugar like sugar.
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rainbowbow wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »
This article makes no sense. It says fruit sugars are better because yay fruit! But then says that it's actually the fibre doing the good work. Those who demonise refined sugars act like we're all sitting around sucking on sugar cubes as a snack when in actuality it's just added to other things and therefore no more of an empty calorie than the natural sugars in fruit and veg.
I read it and agree.
It says "sugar from fruit is okay because the fruit also has fiber and micronutrients.
Sugar from milk is okay because it has proteins and fats.
OK.
Like... the food sugar is being added to doesn't have these things. -_-
Ask a diabetic how sugars work for them and you start to find out pretty quickly that the body treats sugar like sugar.
And ice cream has protein and fat in it, so I guess it's a healthy sugar. Yay! Add anti-oxidants from the chocolate, and it's pretty much a superfood
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