If you are into vegan or raw foods, or even if you're not and you just read a lot of food blogs, you may have come across this post about making raw vegan "ice cream" by simply sticking a frozen banana or two in the food processor. I tried it several weeks ago and it's true! It is the perfect substitution if you don't eat dairy. Don't get me wrong, I still love the real stuff, but this is a perfect healthy (and cheaper!) alternative for when it is so hot you want to eat ice cream every. single. day. And a great way give brown bananas a new life.
Since I started making this myself, both Ashley at (never home)maker and Ashley at The Edible Perspective have posted some variations, including adding things in like cherries, peanut butter, and cookies.
Today I was inspired to try something new. As I as putting my bag of frozen bananas back in the freezer, I saw my GIANT bag of frozen local strawberries I have been adding to as strawberry season comes to a close. I grabbed a small handful, threw them in, and voila: PINK soft serve. The perfect thing to cheer you up when you have unexpected, last minute wedding-planning chaos. Even more perfect if you eat it with a brownie!
Strawberry Banana Soft Serve
1.5 frozen bananas
About 1/4 cup frozen strawberries (I'm guessing fresh would work too)
Put ingredients in food processor until texture is ice cream like. Yup. That's it.
Makes 1 large serving.
That looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteMmm I've yet to try this but have seen it on several blogs! It's really hot here right now so is the perfect time to try it out. :)
ReplyDeleteOoh! Ahh! Ohhh! But I don't have a food processor. Will this work in a blender? Maybe??
ReplyDeleteYum Yucky- Well, I don't have a blender, but I'm sure it would work just fine!
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