I found this recipe on a vegan website and decided it was worth a try. I kept my expectations low so that might have influence how successful I think this recipe was. It was the closest to "ice cream" that I have managed to come in my weeks of experimentation (and I have tried several things). It was very cold and the texture was great (thick and creamy). I ate it right out of the mixer! If they sold banana flavored ice cream (do they?) this would be it. I think next time I make it I will experiment with different mix-ins to try to tone down the banana flavor...I might try adding some strawberries! Maybe some cocoa powder (1/2 Tbs) to make it chocolate...
Anyway, this one is worth a try even if you can eat ice cream. I think it is a fairly healthy alternative (think a serving a fruit instead of cream) and quite tasty to boot!
Ingredients: (Makes 1 serving)
1 frozen banana
1 tsp almond milk (or regular milk)
1/4 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
1 Tbs peanut butter
chocolate chips, if desired (or other mix in)
Directions:
Cut the frozen banana into small slices and place in small food processor. Add milk, vanilla, and salt. Pulse until broken into small pieces. Add peanut butter and chocolate chips or any other flavoring. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
If you try it, let me know what mix ins you used!
Yum! I made this tonight. I added frozen strawberries to mine and there was a perfect balance of strawberry to banana. I do think I would probably decrease the amount of peanut butter a little, though, because that flavor seemed to dominate. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteGlad you tried it! I will try it with strawberries too next time I make it. The peanut butter worked real well when it was just plain banana but I bet with the strawberries, it could get in the way.
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