I cannot claim banana soft serve as my own invention (as much of an invention as tossing a frozen banana into a food processor can be) -- but I can vouch for how delicious it is. I have unfortunately trained myself to crave a little something sweet after dinner, and, while I could just simply ignore the craving, I instead have started to look for healthier options than a handful of chocolate chips or a bowlful of vanilla ice cream.
Banana soft serve -- basically, banana "ice cream" satisfies my desire for dessert. And, even better, it's super simple to make. All you need to do is peel and slice up a banana, stick it in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, and then toss it in your food processor. Though you may become a little concerned when the consistency starts to resemble little granules, don't be afraid. Just keep on processing, and soon you'll have a creamy frozen treat on your hands. The initial consistency is equivalent to soft-serve ice cream; if you'd prefer a slightly firmer texture, pop it into a freezer-safe container and let it chill for at least 20 minutes before scooping into serving bowls.
This recipe is endlessly adaptable -- crave a little vanilla flavor? Add in a touch of vanilla extract. Prefer caramel or chocolate? Whir in a tablespoon of caramel or fudge sauce (preferably homemade!). Or, if you're feeling particularly decadent, stir in a spoonful of crumbled sandwich cookies for a little cookies-n-cream action, or a spoonful of peanut butter and some chopped peanuts for a treat Elvis would approve of.
Banana Soft Serve (printer-friendly version)
makes 2 servings
2 bananas
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract [optional]
1. Peel and then slice the bananas. Place the banana slices on a plate or in a plastic sandwich bag and freeze for at least one hour.
2. Place the frozen banana slices in a food processor with the steel blade attached, or in a blender. Process/blend until the bananas achieve a creamy soft-serve texture. Then add in the vanilla extract (if desired) and blend until combined.
3. Serve immediately or freeze for 20 minutes for a firmer texture.
makes 2 servings
2 bananas
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract [optional]
1. Peel and then slice the bananas. Place the banana slices on a plate or in a plastic sandwich bag and freeze for at least one hour.
2. Place the frozen banana slices in a food processor with the steel blade attached, or in a blender. Process/blend until the bananas achieve a creamy soft-serve texture. Then add in the vanilla extract (if desired) and blend until combined.
3. Serve immediately or freeze for 20 minutes for a firmer texture.
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