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
Rachel @ baked by rachel says
Love that first shot! Gorgeous!!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
I love banana ice cream - and its the perfect sugar detox without even feeling like a detox :) Gorgeous photos!!
Cheryl says
Love the addition of coconut cream here - makes it look a little more ice creamy and a little less soft servey. Definitely making. Oh, and the sugar detox? The pain is REAL. The sad thing is.. eat some sugary dessert and your body will be like WTF and it all starts again! Can't we just come out with a healthy sugar-free powered sugar substitute already.. that tastes and acts like sugar?! WE HAVE WATER JETPACKS FOR CHRISSAKE
Christina Lane says
SRSLY! I bought some 'all natural' sugar substitutes the other day. Um, they taste like chemicals! Ick!
taylor @ greens & chocolate says
I just did 3 weeks of sugar free...it was a bitch but great to get off the habit of having dessert every. single. night. Never tried the banana ice cream though...giving it a shot tonight!
Julia says
I love banana anything!! This looks awesome.
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
So happy I stumbled across your blog (It is gorgeous - I am a sucker for anything glittery gold!). I love banana ice cream and imagine with the addition of coconut cream it would taste divine :) I imagine after hot yoga this would make the perfect treat! Banana ice cream is one of my favorite post-run eats during the hot summer! Pinned!
ami@naivecookcooks says
Making it super soon!!
Danae @ recipe runner says
Banana ice cream is my saving grace when I'm trying to sugar detox. Without it I'm a hangry, moody, crazy lady!
Debra @ Worth Cooking says
Can you store in the freezer (Perhaps thawing a few minutes before slicing)? Or is it a make it then it it kind of thing?
Christina Lane says
You could..but it starts to darken a bit. I wouldn't store it more than a couple hours. Happy eating :)
Audrina says
Wow, this sounds so good! The splash of coconut cream is perfect, never thought to add it. Definitely trying out soon, thanks for the recipe!
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