Banana soft serve

jess1992uga
jess1992uga Posts: 603 Member
So I have heard a rumor that if you take frozen bananas and put them in a food processor it makes a soft serve? Anyone got the scoop on this (pun so intended) and possibly a recipe?
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  • I've done this before. It's delicious! Topped mine with honey and cinnamon.
  • yummy
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    With strawberries
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    And yes it's yummy. Will load some more pics when I'm done with Zumba later
  • BCSMama
    BCSMama Posts: 348
    Yep, I've done it and it's really good! I've drizzled it with chocolate syrup too, yum.
  • missprincessgina
    missprincessgina Posts: 446 Member
    I have a Yonana machine. You put frozen bananas in and out comes soft serve icecream. Its really good :)
  • symba1130
    symba1130 Posts: 248 Member
    Yes, I do it all the time. I pre slice my bananas and then freeze in portions. I whip up in food processor and add a splash of almond milk to thin out and unsweetened cocoa powder. Sometimes I add honey if I need it a bit sweeter. SO YUMMY!
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    So I have heard a rumor that if you take frozen bananas and put them in a food processor it makes a soft serve? Anyone got the scoop on this (pun so intended) and possibly a recipe?

    I use a blender

    5 oz of cut frozen bananas
    5 oz of frozen strawberries
    2 oz of frozen blueberries
    2 oz of frozen pineapple
    2 oz of frozen cherries
    1/4 cup of 2 % milk.

    blend bananas until it resembles gravel, then add the other stuff a few at a time so you don't bog down the blender then add milk and process till it's all blended together like ice cream. Enjoy

    There are so many ways to make this and all are very yummy banana's, peanutbutter, and milk is very tasty.

    Warning it makes a lot so be ready to share.
  • runbyme
    runbyme Posts: 522 Member
    Sorry! But just the topic header made me LOL!:laugh:
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,004 Member
    Here's a fantastic Donna Hay recipe:

    http://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/sweets/ice-cream/quick-raspberry-and-banana-ice-cream

    It's essentially frozen banana, frozen berries, and store bought custard or yoghurt all bashed together in the food processor. Makes an amazing ice cream like dessert.
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  • CanuckLove
    CanuckLove Posts: 673 Member
    Totally trying this! Thanks for sharing!
  • Sierra_419
    Sierra_419 Posts: 201 Member
    ugh i wantttt .... right noww.. lol
  • ErinBeth7
    ErinBeth7 Posts: 1,625 Member
    I like to take greek yogurt, add cocoa powder and any kind of sweetener. Freeze that mix! It's fabulous.
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  • missytrishy
    missytrishy Posts: 203 Member
    any specific degree of ripeness?
  • jjl0412
    jjl0412 Posts: 278 Member
    bump
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  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    here is the pic of it with the cherries I added. And how much it makes. The calorie count on mine is about 260 calories but since I split it with my son (and he does get a bigger portion) only 130 calories for such a big bowl of yumminess

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  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    any specific degree of ripeness?

    I like mine the firm ones, no brown spots, but that's just me. You need to cut the banana up in circles like for banana pudding and freeze in a baggie separated so they don't stick together.

    You can add what you want and make it how you want. I find I really like all the fruit. The more you add though the more calories so be sure your okay with the added calories and plug it in before you eat so you know. Remember yogurt adds sugar and calories so be careful with that. I just like the fruit. It's awesome
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    I have a Yonana machine. You put frozen bananas in and out comes soft serve icecream. Its really good :)

    I'm jealous, I want one of those, but hubby said no.....hahaha I'm gonna ask for it for Christmas, lmao
  • JenKillough
    JenKillough Posts: 474 Member
    I used to freeze them and put them through my Omega juicer, the frozen yogurt, ice-cream tip attachment on the end. And then mix in nut butters, cinnamon, cocoa powder... whatever. It's really good stuff.
  • jess1992uga
    jess1992uga Posts: 603 Member
    Do you have to add water or just the frozen fruit?
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    Do you have to add water or just the frozen fruit?

    I add milk, makes it creamier, I only add 1/4 of a cup so it's not that many added calories and only after everything else is looking like gravel.
  • JenKillough
    JenKillough Posts: 474 Member
    Do you have to add water or just the frozen fruit?

    I never added liquids. But I guess you could. It really didn't need it.
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    Do you have to add water or just the frozen fruit?

    I never added liquids. But I guess you could. It really didn't need it.

    I have not had luck with it coming together without the milk.
  • lwagnitz
    lwagnitz Posts: 1,321 Member
    With strawberries
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    And yes it's yummy. Will load some more pics when I'm done with Zumba later
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  • I bet this would be good with coconut milk. I will have to try it!
  • TeriLynnSpano
    TeriLynnSpano Posts: 103 Member
    bump:drinker:
  • jjl0412
    jjl0412 Posts: 278 Member
    I have a Yonana machine. You put frozen bananas in and out comes soft serve icecream. Its really good :)

    What is difference in the Yonana and a food processor? Or even a juicer? If fruit is frozen, would they still seperate the bulk? or work like Yoanana? Trying to decide if I really need to purchase that machine. I also have the machine that turns and stirs the frozen bowl. I really want try these recipes, but hate the idea of another device with only 1 specific purpose. Any suggestions or should I get the 'Gizmo'?:ohwell: