YONANAS!!!???

To copy my question from another bananas instead of ice cream thread...........

Really not trying to start debate......but serious question..........In 3 bananas you are looking at approximately 300-450 calories. Pretty much all sugar. 1C mashed has 200 cals, 1 fat, 51 carbs, 2 protein. 1C of lower fat ice cream (edys slow churned, etc) has 240 Cals, 9 fat, 36 carbs, 6 protein.
Is the idea that you would prefer to have carbs/sugar as opposed to dietary fat? If so why?

I LOVE my yonanas! And so do my kids!! It works way better than a food processor or blender. The consistency of your fruit is actually like ice cream! IMO, it works great and is worth the money! I use mine at least 2-3 times a week. You can use only 1 banana for a recipe, and cut back on the calories. You do have to scrape it out when you're done, to get all the fruit out, but it's not difficult. Only downfall I see is that you MUST wash it immediately, or at least rinse it well; since the mushed banana is difficult to clean if you let it dry. It's healthy, natural food, so it is definitely better for you than any processed and sugar filled ice creams or frozen yogurts. And you can make just about any flavor you want! The other night, I had watermelon and banana! Awesome! My favorite so far is my banana split....dark sweet frozen cherries, pineapple, banana and a little bit of chocolate on top! It really satisfies the sweet cravings!

I'm not sure exactly whats in the icecream but the bananas should be full of potassium. Also on weight watchers fruit is free so with this you can have a snack with zero point value. I guess it depends what type of diet your following. I do want to try to slow churned icecream too!

Just because some WW plans consider fruit to be free...doesn't change the fact that a single banana is about 100 calories...not even close to "free" if I added a couple of bananas a day on top of everything else I eat, that would drastically reduce my success.

I LOVE my yonanas! And so do my kids!! It works way better than a food processor or blender. The consistency of your fruit is actually like ice cream! IMO, it works great and is worth the money! I use mine at least 2-3 times a week. You can use only 1 banana for a recipe, and cut back on the calories. You do have to scrape it out when you're done, to get all the fruit out, but it's not difficult. Only downfall I see is that you MUST wash it immediately, or at least rinse it well; since the mushed banana is difficult to clean if you let it dry. It's healthy, natural food, so it is definitely better for you than any processed and sugar filled ice creams or frozen yogurts. And you can make just about any flavor you want! The other night, I had watermelon and banana! Awesome! My favorite so far is my banana split....dark sweet frozen cherries, pineapple, banana and a little bit of chocolate on top! It really satisfies the sweet cravings!

LOL, milk, eggs, and sugar are actually all pretty darn healthy for you, considering your get way more sugar per banana, with equal serving sizes. Calorie for calorie, bananas are a pretty poor source of potassium. 1 cup of milk contains as much potassium as a banana. A serving of ice cream has almost as much potassium as a banana. What exactly makes the banana so much better? It lacks the healthy fat that milk and ice cream contain, so I don't see it as "better."

ETA: I eat both bananas and ice cream daily.

I use my yonanas every day. It's wonderful.

I have a Yonanas and I love it. If it's the bananas that so many of you are worried about, there are a lot of great recipes you can make without having to use a single banana. And like everything, it's all about moderation.

I got a yonanas machine for $20 recently at walmart.
I find that banana+4 ice cubes of nonfat plain greek yogurt+cocoa+other flavorings=yummy.

Yes, I use frozen greek yogurt in the yonanas machine. It works, and it gives it a milkier taste. It also cuts down on the calories and adds protein.

I also have a Yonanas and it blends fruit together into a creamy soft-serve ice cream. Generally a blender or food processor will give you a sorbet texture. I love my gadget. I generally only use one banana and add strawberries or other fruit. With 1 banana and 1 cup of strawberries you have only 150 calories and no added sugars, etc. I made frozen cupcakes last week with fat free topping...yum! And only 65 calorie per pie.

I don't regret the decision. I did get my for around $20 dollars.

Pros:
You only need fruit, no yogurt, no juice, no milk, and no water needed.
And it taste amazing!

Cons:
Loud machine
About 1/4 of the mixture can be found stuck on the inside were the blade is and you have to us a spatula to get it out.