!!Go Bananas!!

Ice cream has always been one of my greatest weaknesses. I turn to a tub of ice cream for nearly every occasion in my life. If I'm sad...I eat ice cream. If I'm overjoyed...I celebrate with ice cream. If I'm angry...I run to the store for an emergency quart of ice cream. You get the point! Ice cream is definitely a staple in my life. However, it has played havoc on my waist line.This summer my family has been trying to experience a variety of homemade frozen treats that are a bit healthier than your average tub of yumminess....just for fun. We've stumbled on several fun concoctions that I think you'll enjoy. Here are a few of our favorite recipes so far. We've had fun trying to come up with a different variety of flavors and textures, and because we use FrOZen baNaNas as our base, we can enjoy our treats without too much guilt...


*NOTE: Some of these recipes contain Truvia or Stevia. If you do not agree with consuming these products you can simply replace with sugar or your choice of sweetener. These are the products my family uses, and I understand the arguments against the use and "dangers" of said products. All of these recipes can be made without any added sugars or sweeteners. I just have a terrible sweet tooth. Thanks! 

Southern Butter Pecan Milk Shake


1 1/2 cup of Fat Free Milk
2 packets of Truvia or Stevia (*optional)
1 1/2 Frozen Banana
1/4 cup ( or less depending on your preference) Internation Delight Southern Butter Pecan Coffee Creamer
Ice
* For a malt flavor add Ovaltine Malt Powder


Break banana into smaller pieces (doesn't have to be too small) place in blender. Add milk, truvia, and creamer. Blend on high until creamy. Add ice until you achieve desired texture. Serve. (Usually makes 3 to 6 servings depending on how much you want to eat) 


Zooilla Banilla ( My boys invented the name )


4 Frozen Bananas
10-15 Frosted Circus cookies with sprinkles
1/4 cup of Whole or Fat Free Milk


Break banana into smaller chunks. Place in food processor. Add cookies. Process on high until mixture is chunky. Add milk, and continue to process until you get an ice cream like consistency. Serves 5 to 6
* Use a spoon or scraper to keep sides free and keep fruit circulating into the blade


Banana Chip 


4 frozen banana
1/4 cup or less of favorite chocolate chips
1/4 cup of milk


Break banana into smaller chunks. Place in food processor. Add chocolate chips. Process on high until mixture is chunky. Add milk, and continue to process until you get an ice cream like consistency. Serves 5 to 6
* Use a spoon or scraper to keep sides free and keep fruit circulating into the blade


WaterNana Sherbet ( My boys invented this name as well :) )


Freeze 1/2 quart of Watermelon (deseeded) in a freezer baggie 
1 1/2 Frozen Bananas
1/4 cup of Fat Free Milk
* Add Truvia or Stevia for a sweeter version 

Break banana into smaller chunks. Place in food processor. Break up frozen watermelon and add to processor. Process on high until mixture is chunky. Add milk, and continue to process until you get an ice cream like consistency. Serves 5 to 6
* Use a spoon or scraper to keep sides free and keep fruit circulating into the blade

Banana Cream Pie Ice Cream


4 Frozen Bananas
2 packets of Truvia or Stevia (*optional)
7 to 10 Vanilla Wafers
5 Vanilla Wafer crushed (set aside) 
1/4 cup of  Whole or Fat Free Milk
* Whip Cream





Break banana into smaller chunks. Place in food processor. Add cookies and Truvia. Process on high until mixture is chunky. Add milk, and continue to process until you get an ice cream like consistency. Serve in individual bowls and top with Whip Cream, and add a sprinkling of wafer crumbs. Serves 5 to 6
* Use a spoon or scraper to keep sides free and keep fruit circulating into the blade