11 May 2015

CHOCOLATE CINNAMON BANANA ICE CREAM


Indulge in this decadent guilt-free treat this summer. Not only is this velvety dark chocolate, cinnamon-spiced banana ice cream all natural, it's vegan too. What's even better, you don't need an ice cream maker to whip this up! 

Check out the recipe below.

Chocolate Cinnamon Banana Ice Cream
(inspired by this recipe)

Serves 4

Ingredients:
4 ripe bananas, cut into coins and frozen solid (overnight preferably)
4-5 tablespoons cocoa powder (Dutch-processed is best)
1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2-3 tablespoons maple syrup, depending on preference
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Method:
1) Place the frozen bananas directly into a high-powered blender or food processor and blend. Keep blending until the mixture just starts to come together. I recommend blending in small batches to ensure a smooth consistency.
2) Throw in remaining ingredients and pulse a few times for all the flavors to incorporate into the ice cream. Taste-test and adjust maple syrup, cocoa powder and cinnamon according to your preference.
3) Either serve immediately (it melts quickly!) or put it in a container to freeze until you're ready to serve.

Try it topped with chopped pistachios, slivered almonds or some chocolate shavings!  


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