Banana "Ice Cream"

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!