Growing up, I was never much of a fan of dairy. I was the child (and teenager) who hated milk, and preferred my pizza without cheese. I did, however, have a pretty big obsession with rich and creamy ice cream, preferably loaded with chocolaty goodness and/or peanut butter. 
Delicious ice cream doesn’t have to be compromised when you are dairy-free. I have found some of the non-dairy ice creams at the market to be awesome, and I love banana ice cream equally as much. Here are some of the reasons why:
-Banana ice cream is the epitome of simplicity. The only necessary ingredient to make it is frozen bananas (then you can add as many flavor/texture ingredients as your heart desires).
-It takes only a few minutes to make, and doesn’t require any extra time for freezing before you eat it.
-Its nutritious! Bananas are rich in vitamins and minerals such as potassium, fiber, manganese, vitamin B6, folate and magnesium.
-Bananas also provide tryptophan, which gets converted into the mood-boosting neurotransmitter serotonin, so its not only the amazing taste of this recipe that will leave you happy!
-Its delicious. End of story. I encourage any and everyone to have fun with their favorite flavors and try it out. Enjoy!
Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 very ripe bananas frozen*
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A splash of non-dairy milk as needed to blend
- Mix-ins and toppings of choice melted dark chocolate, nut/seed butter, sunflower seeds, berries, fresh banana slices, hemp seed hearts, etc.
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until a smooth and creamy texture is achieved. Blend or pulse in any other mix-ins of choice.
- Scoop into bowls, and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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Banana Ice Cream