free recipe friday: sarah’s banana soft serve
i make this at least three times a week during the summer because, well, it gets hot in south texas during the summer! i created this recipe accidentally and have been experimenting with it ever since. believe it or not, folks, pureed frozen banana comes to a perfect soft serve texture! i am giving the base recipe today, but you can add whatever your family likes (a big scoop of peanut butter or sliced fruit to the batter, or top with chocolate and sprinkles to serve). i hope your family likes this simple, healthy, cheap summertime treat as much as we do! today’s recipe: sarah’s banana soft serve!
(for 3 servings)
3 medium-large bananas, peeled and frozen
3T each agave nectar and almond milk
a few drops real vanilla or almond extract
a good, STRONG food processor
chilled ice cream bowls
put frozen bananas into the food processor and pour over with agave nectar, almond milk, and extract of choice. allow to sit a few minutes, then blend on high until creamy and smooth. (you may need to add a little extra almond milk, but don’t add too much! it will cream out eventually, i promise!) scoop into chilled ice cream bowls and serve with favorite toppings (or naked)!
*bananas are high in vitamins C & B6 while being fat free and very low in sodium.
*almond milk is a good source of protein and is naturally creamy and sweet while lower in calories than dairy milk or soymilk.
*agave nectar, if you are able to find the right brand, can be high in iron. it also has a low glycemic index.
