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Years ago I was introduced to this recipe. It has been a staple in my home ever since! This yummy frozen treat tastes just as good as ice cream, but it is light and fresh. I collect bits and pieces of leftover fruit (you know, the half of a banana left on the counter top, the loose grapes, strawberries that are too ripe, leftover fresh fruit salad, the last of the watermelon, etc.) and freeze them in a labeled container, adding to it as I get more. I often buy the very cheap overripe bananas just to peel and freeze for this purpose. Peeling is a great job for toddlers! Serve in an ice cream cone, dip in nuts and coconut and put a cherry on the top for a great treat!
- Ripe bananas, frozen
- Strawberries, frozen
- Any ripe fruit, frozen
- Ice cream cones
- Coconut, unsweetened and shredded
- Nuts, chopped
- Cherries, ripe or frozen
Peel ripe bananas, cut into chunks and lay on a cookie sheet and freeze. Wash, trim and freeze strawberries (or pitted cherries, apricots, peach slices, kiwi, grapes, etc.). Put a few banana chunks and frozen strawberries in blender and blend until smooth. You will need to stop the blender and push the fruit down a few times since this makes a very stiff ice cream. The best combination is to use 3/4 part bananas as a base as they provide the sweetness and creaminess. Then you can make flavors by using 1/4 part strawberries, peaches, etc. Scoop into a cone. Dip in chopped nuts and coconut.
This is amazingly refreshing and easy to prepare, especially as we anticipate summer. Also, it is very healthy and nutritious…no added sugar! Enjoy!
Romona Weston is a Web Publisher who writes about various subjects. She writes about every sort of kitchen islands carts and kitchen carts on wheels. As a researcher rather than a seller, she presents an unbiased view of products. Explore her reviews at www.kitchencarts360.com. If you are a retailer or manufacturer and would like her to review your product you can contact her via her website.
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