Banana Nice Cream has become my latest obsession because it is easy to make, completely guilt-free, and tastes unbelievably amazing. It is so good that I have gotten into the habit of keeping bananas in the freezer at all times. Is there anything better than ice cream that is acceptable to eat for breakfast? Not in my book! This recipe has a base of frozen banana and is swirled with peanut butter in every bite.

Banana Nice Cream Recipe Breakdown

As I mentioned above, this Banana Nice Cream is extremely simple and almost too easy to make (and to eat), but let’s break it down.

What you’ll need:

1. Frozen banana

2. Peanut butter

3. Dairy free milk

4. A blender or food processor

Method:

Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth and creamy and enjoy! Yes, it is really that simple.

Feel free to let loose and add any additional toppings or flavors that you might like. I always opt for mini chocolate chips or a touch of cocoa powder if I want a chocolate ice cream base.

If you love the combination of banana and peanut butter, be sure to check out my Healthy Banana Oat Cookie recipe for another guilt free treat!

Enjoy!

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Banana Nice Cream

Course Dessert, Snack

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 overripe bananas sliced
• 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter
• 1-2 tablespoons of nondairy milk ex: almond milk or soy milk
• Optional: chocolate chips

Instructions

• Place banana slices in a ziplock bag and place in freezer until frozen (about 3 hours).
• Remove frozen bananas from freezer and place in a high powered blender or food processor along with nondairy milk and blend until completely smooth (if your ice cream is not reaching a smooth consistency, try adding a little more milk).
• Serve immediately with optional chocolate chips or any other desired toppings.

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If you’re looking for a healthier potato chip alternative or if you’re just looking for a new and delicious snack idea, I have just the recipe for you. Look no further than these Baked Plantain Chips.

Baked Plantain Chips are:

1. Gluten free

2. Paleo friendly

3. Vegan

4. Salty and crispy

5. Quick and easy

6. Extremely addicting!

Recipe Notes

Not familiar with plantains? Plantains are a versatile fruit (with similar uses to a potato) that can be mashed, baked, fried, boiled, and turned into chips! Plantains also contain minerals, vitamins, and are a good source of fiber. Although plantains look like large bananas, they cannot be eaten raw. This recipe calls for green plantains, to ensure that your chips will bake up crisp, rather than soft.

It is important to slice your plantains as thinly as possible to ensure your chips turn out crispy, and be sure to keep a close eye on them while they’re in the oven to prevent from over baking.

These Plantain Chips pair perfectly with my favorite Guacamole recipe or even my Easy Homemade Hummus recipe!

Now enjoy your easy, homemade, and guilt free snack!

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Baked Plantain Chips

Course Snack

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

• 1 large green plantain
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil or whatever oil you prefer
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking sheet with oil or line with parchment paper.
• Cut off both ends of the plantain and remove the peel by cutting the peel lengthwise about three times or until you are able to remove it easily.
• Slice the plantain as thinly as possible with a sharp knife and spread slices onto your baking sheet.
• Brush plantains with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes (flipping the chips halfway through) or until crispy.
• Remove from oven and season again with salt and pepper and any other desired seasonings. Serve with guac, hummus or enjoy as is!

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