So a friend of mine was raving about a healthy version of “ice cream” that I thought I could handle. I’ve been on a mega ice cream kick lately (not good, Adrianne!) so I thought a healthy version was definitely in order. Plus – the recipe is super simple!
I’m no foodie and I never professed to be one. A foodie would never be satisfied with a picture like this:
And in hindsight, a little drizzle of chocolate syrup would also have been incredibly tasty. But, this was my simple bedtime snack last night.
Almost Ice Cream
Ingedient: bananas.
That’s it.
I froze them first (I used three) and then ran them through the blender, and in hindsight, I wonder if I should have blended them and THEN frozen, because frozen bananas are a little bit like trying to run a rock through your blender. Well, no lasting damage, but it was a loud and difficult job. And of course the whole time, I’m thinking – Adrianne, only you could screw up a one-ingredient recipe. But it did work, so I’ll just tell you what I did. Perhaps a real foodie can perfect it from here.
Once I finally had it blended up, it had taken so long it was more like soft-serve. So I re-froze it, and then put it in the frig for about an hour to soften (like you would a tub of cool whip). It passed the scoop test – the texture was actually almost exactly like ice cream. Score.
The other (and clearly more important) issue – taste.
Well, it tastes like a banana. Which is fortunate for me, because I actually LOVE bananas. It clearly lacks the creaminess that makes ice cream, well, ice cream. If you must have ice cream, this probably won’t cut it… but I will say, it was the best flippin’ banana I think I have ever had. I’ll definitely make this again!
Have anything Adrianne-proof to share? I’m always in the market for quick and painless recipes! Happy Wednesday, mamas!
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Healthy handling with children is very important. The creams are getting more delicious and simple to make. Satisfied foodies and damages are cleared by the cooking person. Well cooking is difficult job for all and ice cream in my favorite. Thanks for given your story and making tips for ice cream. Clear and deep care to be feel with your post. Rocking information and exact scoop test also. Thanks and bye to see you later