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
Mariana @The Candid Kitchen says
Oh few, when you said you cut off sugar my heart stopped! WHO HAS THE STRENGTH? I like natural sugars ;)
Jen @ Marshmallows and Margaritas says
We tried Whole30 at the beginning of August and I made it 10 days before falling off the wagon... in part because I had a headache for literally the entire 10 days, and no amount of migraine medicine/Advil/etc would help! Sugar detoxing is some serious business. We need to start again, though, because I am a slave to Red Vines, sugar-covered orange slices and gummy bears.
I haven't tried the frozen banana ice cream with coconut cream, but it sounds (and looks) even better than plain bananas. Will definitely try it soon!
Zainab says
Ahem...this is how we sugar detox? Yeah sure I am IN!!!
Emily of Sugar Plum says
I have made this before but I will have to try adding the coconut cream. I bet it makes it super creamy and delicious.
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
This is my kind of dessert! So awesome!
Heather || Heather's Dish says
OK so I've heard of (and tried!) to do banana ice cream before but never with a splash of coconut cream. That makes all the difference! Definitely hitting the store for some of that goodness tomorrow...
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
This is one of my favorite treats to make too! Sometimes I like adding in a scoop of Nutella, which totally defeats the purpose of trying to cut down on sugar, lol!
Sharde @ the lawful kitchen says
I'm sugar detoxing this week as well! It is necessary after a trip to the Minnesota State Fair. This banana ice cream may have to happen this week!
Christina Lane says
Let's do this together! I'm scared. I cheated and had a honey-lavender latte yesterday. But I'm back on track today with hot lemon water!
Kristen says
Oh I love this kind of ice cream but usually end up adding bad for you things into it!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Ice cream with NO guilt? I am alll about this! I would even like to be right inside that bowl of goodness. Pinned!