I've gone bananas today, with a great tip for you!
I love bananas!...
I usually buy Bananas about every trip to the grocery store. They are my go to snack! Plus they are a great take along snack, in their own package. A Banana and some Peanut Butter or Nutella, and I'm all set for snack-city! I just spread a little on before each bite and enjoy!...mmm so good!
Most people probably already know that ripe, or over ripe bananas are the best kind to use for Banana Breads and other recipes.
Bananas do get over ripe pretty fast though, so I put mine in the freezer when they are starting to get brown spots. First I peel them and then place them into plastic freezer bags. I use the frozen Bananas later to make Banana Ice Cream! Yes...Banana Ice Cream!
Banana Ice Cream
This is soft serve version, right out of the food processor.
Place a couple of the frozen bananas in the blender or food processor, I use my Ninja machine it works well for this, with approx. 1/4 cup of (I use fat-free) Half & Half...then presto! Banana Ice Cream! If blended long enough the liquid isn't necessary. If it is too soft-serve for your liking after you prepare it, place in the freezer for about 30 mins or more. Then serve.
Add toppings: nuts, sprinkles, chocolate chips, banana or other fruit. (optional)
This is a healthy snack you can feel good about.
I also on occasion add frozen Strawberries, also Walnuts or Pecans. Coconut would be tasty too. (I need to try that one!) I don't always have half & half on hand, but usually do have fat-free Milk, and use it instead. The milk although, makes it less creamy tasting, it's a preference thing. This can also be made as a smoothie if you like, just add more of the liquids and/or plain yogurt can be used as well.
Being that I'm a big fan of Nutella, I added 1 tbsp. Nutella to the Banana mixture and had Chocolate Banana Ice Cream or correction: Cocoa-Hazelnut-Banana Ice Cream....Yummy! Hershey syrup would work too!
Give it a try! I bet you'll like it!
Bananas all gone!...
~Tammy~
