Banana Ice-Cream

This recipe comes from my sister and brother-in-law.  I asked them for the recipe last week because it seems that recipes for healthy desserts are the most frequently requested of me.  I do my best to brainstorm and recipe-test in my spare time, but sometimes my idea fountain just runs dry!  Last week, in a moment of chef’s block (which is my term for the cooking version of writer’s block), I recalled my sister’s mention of this tasty treat a few months ago and quickly e-mailed her for the recipe.

“Mike’s Banana Ice-Cream” is–as the name implies–a creation from my brother-in-law Mike.  While my sister introduced him to the concept of healthy banana ice cream made in the food processor, he took the dessert a few steps further by bumping up the flavor and texture big time with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and a bit of cream.  With no refined white sugar, corn syrup, artificial flavorings/colors, or preservatives, it’s a purely natural treat that really does satisfy the all-too-common sweet tooth.  

I know.  We should all just be able to have the self-control and will-power to stand firm against those pesky cravings for sweets.  But let’s face it: that’s just impossible to do 100% of the time.  So the next time your mouth is watering for that special something that’s creamy and sugary and completely diet-blowing, turn to this recipe for a guilt-free treat you can feel good about eating. 

 

Mike’s Banana Ice-Cream

Recipe courtesy Mike and Brianna Tittel

2-3 frozen ripe bananas

2 tbs. peanut or almond butter

1/3 cup almond milk or cream

Handful chocolate chips

 

Place frozen bananas into food processor and blend. (This can take several minutes.) If bananas clump together, stop processor and separate with a spoon or spatula. When bananas are chopped into several pieces, add the almond milk and continue to pulse. Add the peanut butter, and then the chocolate chips. After several minutes of processing bananas should form a creamy mixture that resembles soft serve ice cream. Remove creamy mixture and separate into bowls for serving. Grate chocolate on the top for a garnish or serve with graham crackers.

Serves 2-3 people.

Note: This is best made if the bananas have been sitting out of the freezer for 10-15 minutes before processing. Often the bananas are very hard and require a little patience and stirring when blending together. Use more bananas if you desire larger serving sizes.

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