It’s been over 100 degrees here in central California. You’d think by now I would be used to it, but growing up in Portland, Oregon, I suppose the heat will never be my normal.
I don’t know about you, but when it’s hot out I start getting visions in my head about ice cream. And every time I browse the ice cream aisle at Whole Foods, I excitedly look for new and healthier alternatives. Unfortunately, (there are a few exceptions) I’m always disappointed.
If you have an ice cream maker you can always concoct delicious dairy-free alternatives, but I wanted something easier that you can enjoy straight away.
I generally don’t recommend bananas because they are a high-sugar fruit, but in dessert making, they are a wonderful frozen dessert alternative, and pairing them with good fats provides more favorable effects on blood sugar.
Keep in mind that if you are in Phase I of your healing protocol and the fruit has been eliminated, you’ll need to move this recipe to Phase II. The good news is that this recipe is appropriate for all biotypes.
How to Make Banana Cinnamon Advanced Nutrient Therapy Ice Cream
The night before peel and slice ripe bananas and arrange them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet, then transfer them to your freezer. I usually buy one hand of organic bananas at a time (there are generally five to six bananas in a hand) and let them ripen first. After an 8-hour freeze, transfer to a freezer-safe container for longer-term storage.
This step is important, so don’t skip it. And you’ll need a high-speed blender or food processor.
Advanced Nutrient Therapy Ice Cream Ingredients:
1 cup frozen bananas
1/4 cup milk of choice: rice, coconut, tiger nut, or if tolerated, goat or organic cream
1 teaspoon MCT or coconut oil
Pinch cinnamon
Pinch cardamom (optional)
Pinch ground vanilla beans
5 drops liquid vanilla stevia (I like Sweet Leaf brand)(optional)
Advanced Nutrient Therapy Ice Cream Directions
Add bananas to a high-speed blender or food processor. Then add milk of choice and other ingredients. If using a high-speed blender, be sure to insert the tamper before switching it on.
Blend until smooth, transfer to a bowl, and enjoy!