One of my favorite things about summer is ice cream! I love how this velvety smooth indulgence pairs perfectly with beautiful, warm summer nights. There is just nothing like it. Going for an ice cream makes anyone smile.
As much as I love ice cream, I try to eat it in moderation. This is a difficult battle for me, as I crave this creamy luxury often. When I heard that I could make ‘ice cream’ with only one {healthy} ingredient, I didn’t believe it. I had to try it for myself and I was pleasantly surprised.
Who would have thought that whipping frozen bananas could create a soft, silky texture as ice cream? Since discovering that amazing recipe I have added in peanut butter and cocoa powder to enhance the flavor of this snack. I just love finding healthy and inexpensive substitutes for food!
I dare you to try this new recipe…you will be happy you did!
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Banana Whip “Ice Cream” Recipe
Serves 2
3 ripe bananas
Peel and cut bananas into pieces. Wrap the cut bananas and place them in the freezer for a few hours. Once the bananas are frozen through, place them into a blender or food processor. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. The mixture will stick to the sides, so make sure to stop a few times to scrap down the bowl to blend everything smooth.
If you want to add in peanut butter or cocoa, you can do that at this time. Continue to blend until fully incorporated. The ice cream will be the texture of soft serve. If you prefer, place the mixture in an air tight container to freeze a bit more for a hard ice cream.
Tips:
1) As mentioned before, feel free to enhance the flavor of this ice cream with peanut butter (1 tablespoon), cocoa powder (1 teaspoon), honey (1 teaspoon), chocolate chips, crushed oreo cookies, chocolate syrup, pecans, etc.
What did you add to your banana whip? Share your suggestions.
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