(picture from thekitchn.com)
Who doesn't LOVE ice cream?? Healthy and ice cream kind of seems like an oxymoron but it's actually true! If you haven't already seen this banana ice cream already, you're missing out! It is super creamy and it will satisfy your ice cream craving.
I like to make it with: 2 bananas, vanilla, milk, Ziploc freezer bags.
*You will need a food processor (a blender won't have the same effect)
Start with over ripe bananas and slice them to be about 1/2"ish thick. Put into the freezer bag, making sure that it's only one layer of slices (so the slices won't stick together). It will take about 1 -2 hours to freeze, however the bananas will keep for a long time in the freezer. I like to prepare a lot of freezer bags so I can pull it out and make ice cream whenever I want.
I also use 2 tablespoons of milk to help blend the bananas, and a teaspoon of vanilla for flavor. I don't use peanut butter or any other ad ins that would add a lot of calories. I have blended in some sugar-free chocolate pudding mix for a chocolate taste. Also a bit of chocolate syrup on top is yummy and it won't add a lot of calories.
For step-by-step instructions just google "banana ice cream" or this site has good instructions (with pictures):
http://www.thekitchn.com/stepbystep-instructions-for-on-97170
I used to get "lighter" ice cream, or frozen yogurt, but there are still A LOT of calories and fat in that. Now, if I'm craving some ice cream, I make this. It only takes a few minutes and it is absolutely delicious! It only has a slight banana taste. I feel guilty eating it.... but I don't need to be. Go make some now!
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