Banana "Ice Cream"

chrisfnet

If you're like me, you probably like ice cream. Who doesn't?

Well, I've been making a healthy alternative and I figured I'd share it with everyone. It's not my own idea; I'm not claiming it as my own... but it opens up a whole new world of healthy snacking.

Step 1: Get a banana (duh...).



Step 2: Peel and slice the banana into 1/4" to 1/2" slices.



Step 3: Arrange the banana slices on a plate or preferrably onto some parchment paper (it's easier to remove them later). Freeze the banana slices for at least 1.5 hours or more. I freeze for about 2 hours regularly.



Step 4: Place the frozen banana slices in a food processor.



Step 5: At first, the bananas will appear as a crumbly mixture such as this. Periodically scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and keep using the pulse button...





Step 6: Eventually, and almost magically, the mixture will become roughly the consistency of soft serve ice cream (except a lot creamier). Now is a good time to mix in a scoop of peanut butter, some sugar-free syrup, cocoa powder... whatever you want - or eat it plain just like me.



Step 7: Enjoy!

Picklepower

thanks!

miss9ashley

i wish i still had my processor or id try this

cheeksv

I am so stoked right now to try this.

kje2011

MMMM, looks great!

sesecat

bump

TiniTurtle

i'm going to have to try this! ♥ frozen grapes are yummy too, they taste like sorbet!

SammieRae43

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mamagooskie

I usually take several bananas cut em up the same way and keep them in the freezer so whenever I have a craving for this I just need to grab however many I want and go.

I love a drizzle of chocolate for sure!

mellymink

I usually just toss my whole (unchopped) frozen bananas into my processor. Works too, but with less steps

azingale

This sounds fantastic! I've been wanting real ice cream in the worst way... this is definitely a better option!!!

mamalissa

looooove it!!!! can't wait to try it!!!!

Brooke1542

Will defintely have to try this! Thanks!

northstar699

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ChantalGG

I had frozen strawberries, half frozen banana, 1/2 cup milk, and scoop of protein powder and mixed it in my magic bullet tonight. it was so thick i ate it with a spoon and there was too much so i am saving the rest for tomorrow. it was my after workout snack. It was so good.

69mustang

I found this on sparkpeople last summer and have been making it ever since, its fantastic and even my kids love it!

connie_moothart

I love this stuff! I actually have had cut up bananas in my freezer for two or so days, because I haven't had time to make "ice cream" yet. I'll probably be doing it tomorrow. I really like to add peanut butter to mine, it tastes like a PB&Banana sandwich.

ImperfektAngel

mmmm, sounds yummy!

Mkmassey3

Bump!! I just made this and it is awesome!!!

ACowboyKid

Sounds insanely yummy

mislove68

bump to make later! thanks!!

brit49

Thanks

akaChuck

Thanks!

SunshineAndLove

Sounds yummy!!

ginabina13

There's a little kitchen appliance that's on the market now that makes this stuff! It's called Yonanas! Check it out on Yonanas.com! I put one on my Wedding Registry!!!

bikerb422

Bump for later. Gonna have to try this.

kmparks24

I made this last night and added a bit of Nutella (1tsp) and a small drizzle of honey because my bananas weren't super sweet. YUM YUM YUM!

gpatwardhan

YUM!

sarahlynn_86_04

Would this work with a blender? I don't have a food processor.

monkeydoodle

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