(N)ice Cream
Ice cream- the perfect treat on a hot day.. or any day really! How about a healthier version that you can tailor to your taste? Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn't it? Here's a vegan, unprocessed alternative you can whip up in under 5 minutes!
One fruit that never gets thrown away when it's overripe in our household is banana. It's so versatile!
If you're not a fan of them once they've gone a bit mushy, and you're fed up with banana bread, why not give this a go?
Peel your bananas and leave them in the freezer until you have a craving for something sweet, then add a couple to the blender with whatever flavours you fancy, and you have a decadent tasting dessert in minutes for a fraction of the price of gelato or dairy free ice cream in the shops.
Here I flavoured the banana with some peanut butter, which gave a mini protein boost, and a little maple syrup for added sweetness.
This recipe works well with other frozen fruit too, especially berries! I've also tried adding cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavour.
When it's this easy, what's there to lose by experimenting with some of your favourite flavours?
Let me know what you create!
Ingredients for Salted Peanut Butter Nice Cream
3 frozen peeled bananas
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 pinch salt - I used smoked sea salt by Maldon
2 tsp peanut butter- I only had smooth peanut butter in, but if you prefer a crunch, I'd recommend adding crunchy peanut butter once the bananas are blended, then pulsing the blender a couple of times to incorporate
Method
Leave the bananas to thaw for a couple of minutes, to make them easier to blend, then add all the ingredients to the blender, and blend on low to medium until smooth.
Scoop into a bowl, and enjoy!
(Yes, it really is that quick and easy!)