Let’s get real for a sec. Ever since January, I’ve been eating dessert every single day. I had the best excuse in the world—I was writing my cookbook and developing all the miniature desserts for you! But, um, it’s not a lifestyle. It’s a habit.
True life: I’ve been sugar detoxing. Oh my god. Have you ever done this? I’ve been plagued with bitchiness, headaches, and fierce cravings for very specific candy: those orange slices coated in sugar, lemon jolly ranchers (they make an entire bag of them now!), and pretty much any type of candy imported from Asia. Oh, and YELLOW GUMMY BEARS ONLY. The red and green gummy bears can go to hell. See what I mean? Sugar makes you crazy happy, and without it, just plain crazy.
So, while we’re waiting for the withdrawals to subside, we’re doing sugar-free / naturally-sweetened desserts all week! Are you ready? Do you have your Medjools handy? Kidding (kind of).
First, we’re starting with ice cream. Just because we’re not slurping sugar, doesn’t mean we can’t have a creamy frozen treat! I know I’m the last person in the world to share this recipe for raw banana ice cream, but just in case you haven’t heard of the magic that is frozen bananas in a food processor, I’m here to increase the quality of your life.
Slice and freeze 4 bananas. Puree in a food processor with a splash of coconut cream. Don’t stop until it’s creamy and fluffy...like real ice cream.
You’re most likely going to eat this right out of the food processor (mind the blade!) because you can’t believe that you just made ice cream out of fruit. But, if you have the patience to scoop and top with chocolate sauce and pistachios, you’ll fall in love all over again. You will have visions of eating healthy for the rest of your life, because all you truly need in life is this guilt-free ice cream. Suddenly, a 5k doesn’t sound so bad. A 90-minute hot yoga class sounds like a great way to spend an afternoon. This banana ice cream is a slippery slope. Don't let it control your mind.
A healthier banana ice cream made with coconut milk.Guiltless Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients
Optional toppings:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 278Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 155mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 4gSugar: 19gProtein: 5g
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
"This banana ice cream is a slippery slope. Don't let it control your mind." haha--too late for that! ;-) Next time, add peanut butter. It's heaven.
they called it the diamond blog says
Well this sounds really good. I'm currently kicking caffeine, hopefully for good(!) for the same reason as your sugar detox; when I don't have it I get super bad headaches, moodswings and generally don't like myself very much. Good luck on the sugar detox, here's to making it a more frequent thing with healthy desserts like this!
Lindsey @ American Heritage COoking says
I feel for you - sugar detoxes are awful. Just awful. I'm not sure why I haven't tried banana "ice cream" - it's been on my list forever!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
And I just dove into a moving box and found the food processor. We already have frozen bananas (which, yes, I packed in a cooler and hauled with me--I'm nuts) so this is happening tonight!
julia says
bahahaha! All the yellow gummy bears! Sugar detoxes are a major pain in the ass....it'll go away soon, I promise. In the meantime, either hideaway in your house away from all the peoples, or walk around with a sign that says "forgive me for the things I say while I'm detoxing" < - I think I need to make a shirt that says that....I'm 200% going to make a shirt that says that.
Anyhoo...banana ice cream. I freaking loves! I used to make it in the ex bf's Vitamix before we parted ways...being torn from that Vitamix was one of the most traumatizing parts of the breakup...did I just say that? I reckon I did.
Cindy says
Too funny!
Amanda says
Banana ice cream is so good and guiltless! Definitely craving this now :)
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
this banana icecream has seriously changed my life...i didnt add coconut cream before but now I am tempted to try it this way..good luck with sugar detox.
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Slippery slop my friend. You're going to be doing an Iron Man before you know it! Ha ha! Actually I am the last person on the planet who has not tried this. I keep seeing it and saying "oh yeah I gotta do this". But then something else always comes along. Ack. But I'm totally gonna do it this time! XO
Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says
Unfortunately, I'm sort of trying to cut sugar out of my diet too. Thanks for this recipe - it looks perfect!!
Jessica L. says
HA! I had a friend visiting for the weekend and we definitely overdid it on the bourbon and amazing food, so last night I signed up for a week full of hot yoga. I need a detox badly.