On Wednesday, September 12th, we will be learning about the benefits of bananas.
We will be making banana ice cream! I have made this many times for our family. So easy to make and tastes great. We will make one large batch of one ingredient banana ice cream. If students would like to make a flavored banana ice cream, they are welcome to bring in the ingredients to make it. Also if they would like to bring any toppings, they can bring that as well.
Here is a list of some healthy recipe ideas as well as topping ideas (from the website: http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2011/08/19/one-ingredient-banana-ice-cream/
Banana Ice Cream – One Step Prep
Place frozen banana pieces in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Turn on the machine and let ‘er rip. Process bananas until they create a frosty, yet creamy puree. Serve immediately or place in a bowl covered with a piece of parchment paper to harden. The re-frozen concoction will have a less creamy texture but is still super refreshing and naturally sweet.
Each medium-sized banana will yield about a ½ cup of ice cream.
This low-cal goodie leaves room for some toppings. Each of the portions below will add 50 calories per serving:
3 vanilla wafer cookies
1 sugar cone (whole or broken into pieces)
2 teaspoons semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons natural peanut butter
1 ½ teaspoons chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
½ cup diced mango
1 heaping tablespoon granola
1 ½ tablespoons shredded coconut
2 chocolate covered pretzels
2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
If you want to keep the calories as low as possible, try flavor boosters. They’re virtually calorie-free:
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon
Freshly grated orange or lime zest
Here are five twists on the classic — just to sweeten the deal: (from the website: http://www.thekitchn.com/magic-one-ingredient-ice-cream-5-ways-peanut-butter-nutella-and-more-171618
Peanut Butter & Honey Banana Ice Cream
1 1/2 peeled medium bananas, sliced into coins and frozen until solid
3 tablespoons peanut butter
2 teaspoons honey
Blend bananas in food processor until they are the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Blend in peanut butter and honey, and transfer to a freezer container and freeze until solid.
Nutella Banana Ice Cream
1 1/2 peeled medium bananas, sliced into coins and frozen until solid
3 to 4 tablespoons Nutella or other hazelnut-chocolate spread
Blend bananas in food processor until they are the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Blend in Nutella, and transfer to a freezer container and freeze until solid.
Dark Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
1 1/2 peeled medium bananas, sliced into coins and frozen until solid
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blend bananas in food processor until they are the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Blend in cocoa powder, cream, and vanilla. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze until solid.
Cinnamon Dulce Banana Ice Cream
1 1/2 peeled medium bananas, sliced into coins and frozen until solid
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground cinnamon
Blend bananas in food processor until they are the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Blend in sweetened condensed milk and cinnamon. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze until solid.
Strawberries & Cream Banana Ice Cream
1 1/2 peeled medium bananas, sliced into coins and frozen until solid
1/3 cup roughly chopped frozen strawberries
2 tablespoons cream
Blend bananas in food processor until they are the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Blend in strawberries and cream until smooth, and transfer to a freezer container and freeze until solid.
