Our a/c is out. It's hot. So, I was inspired (by the heat and a desire to still fit into a bathing suit) to make some healthy frozen treats. This recipe is absurdly easy, fantastically delicious, and decidedly healthy.
"Soft-Serve"
makes enough for one
1 banana, cut into a few chunks and frozen
splash of liquid (milk, almond milk, maybe fruit juice of some sort depending on the flavor combo you choose)
Optional add-ins
Peanut butter
Spinach
frozen mango
frozen pineapple
frozen berries
carob powder
oatmeal
chia seeds
Place frozen banana chunks and whatever add-ins you choose into a food processor. Pulse until light and fluffy, adding liquid as necessary. Plain banana is awesome. I love to kick the nutrition up a notch and add a handful of fresh spinach leaves (I PROMISE, you won't taste it!). A good amount of carob/cocoa powder can turn it into a chocolately treat (if you use cocoa powder, I would add a bit of liquid sweetner too, like maple syrup or honey). I haven't tried it yet, but banana/spinach/mango with a bit of lemon juice would probably be awesome!
Topping Ideas:
Chocolate syrup
Balsamic drizzle
Nuts
Chia seeds
fresh berries
Granola
Get to it! Cool off with no guilt and tons of nutrition!
makes enough for one
1 banana, cut into a few chunks and frozen
splash of liquid (milk, almond milk, maybe fruit juice of some sort depending on the flavor combo you choose)
Optional add-ins
Peanut butter
Spinach
frozen mango
frozen pineapple
frozen berries
carob powder
oatmeal
chia seeds
Place frozen banana chunks and whatever add-ins you choose into a food processor. Pulse until light and fluffy, adding liquid as necessary. Plain banana is awesome. I love to kick the nutrition up a notch and add a handful of fresh spinach leaves (I PROMISE, you won't taste it!). A good amount of carob/cocoa powder can turn it into a chocolately treat (if you use cocoa powder, I would add a bit of liquid sweetner too, like maple syrup or honey). I haven't tried it yet, but banana/spinach/mango with a bit of lemon juice would probably be awesome!
Topping Ideas:
Chocolate syrup
Balsamic drizzle
Nuts
Chia seeds
fresh berries
Granola
Get to it! Cool off with no guilt and tons of nutrition!