Go bananas for dessert!!

This week's post is dedicated to a fruit that makes up a big part of my daily diet: the banana.  I love that it's so versatile and yet so readily available and doesn't cost much at all compared to other fresh produce.  Also, I've recently discovered that frozen bananas when pureed take on a texture similar to ice cream or frozen yogurt.  This is quite refreshing for a snack or dessert during hot summer months, but of course you can also make these any time of the year since bananas are so easy to come by!  Here are 2 of my favorite banana "ice cream" recipes that I've tried so far.

Banana Frozen Yogurt

You will need:

• 1-2 bananas sliced and frozen (per serving)
• Enough plain or vanilla yogurt to cover banana slices (about 4-5 oz.)
• Food processor

Add ingredients to food processor and process until smooth.  Serve immediately.

Nutella Banana "Ice Cream"

You will need:

• 4 bananas
• 2/3 cup of Nutella hazelnut spread
• Blender

Blend bananas and nutella together.  Pour mixture into a freezer safe plastic container making sure to leave enough headspace to allow mixture to expand slightly.  Freeze 8-10 hours.  This makes about 14 oz.  If you wish, you may use peanut butter instead of Nutella, but when I tried it, the texture was harder when frozen. (I guess peanut butter doesn't freeze as smoothly as Nutella.)

I am not at a place where I can upload any photos right now, but I will update with pictures as soon as I can.  Until next week, keep cookin', friends. :)

Update (6/20): Added a picture for the banana frozen yogurt (above)! I can't seem to find my picture for the second recipe, but I will add one next time I make it.  ~B.