How to make banana ice cream
In the ranking of the most wasted fruit in our homes, at the top of the list are bananasThe reason is simple and is linked to their maturation which can have a sudden acceleration and hence the risk that then the banana You become a dark mush that ends up in the garbage. A double waste: money and well-being, considering the properties bananas possess.
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To avoid this waste, and also to have fun in the kitchen with unique, traditional recipes that always have the right amount of potential innovation, we suggest a perfect use for overripe bananas. You can transform them into a delicious ice cream, especially for children, following the instructions we took from blogger Ella Mills' original book, entitled Deliciously Ella - Simply green (Vallardi editions).
Ingredients
(For 4 people)
- 8 large bananas (1,3kg), very ripe
Possible additions for alternative versions
- Blueberries
- 100g of mixed berries
- 12 pitted dates
- 5 tablespoons almond butter
Preparation
- Peel the banane, cut them into slices and place them in a bowl. Transfer them to the freezer and freeze for at least 6 hours. When you're ready to make the ice cream, remove the bananas from the freezer and let them come to room temperature for about 5 minutes.
- Place the banana slices in a food processor and work for 1 or 2 minutes, until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture. If you want to vary the classic recipe, add the frozen berries or dates and the butter of almonds, then blend again.
Our recommendations
- Serve the banana ice cream dusted with sweet cocoa, or with melted dark chocolate to imitate the banana split, chopped hazelnuts and liquorice powder, or even with strawberries cut into small pieces.
- In the food processor you can add juice Lemon; e gingerMake the ice cream even more delicious by adding a sprinkling of cinnamon, or perhaps some chopped dried fruit.
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