Guilt Free Banana-licious Ice Cream

This is one of the coolest things I’ve come across. Maybe I’m the last person on the planet to try it but just in case I’m not I’ll share my “discovery” with you all. I like kitchen gadgets. I like shopping on the internet. That equals a lot of catalogs in the mail. I received one recently that had an appliance where you put in frozen bananas and they come out like soft serve ice cream. Yeah, sure they do. I wasn’t going to buy another small kitchen appliance so I figured I would try it with my food processor. It’s magic. Frozen bananas really do turn into soft creamy ice cream. My food processor can turn those banana’s into soft creamy ice cream but it can’t fill a cone with that swirly soft serve pyramid but I know how I can. Now that I’ve discovered this magic the flavor possibilities are endless. Caleb, Keegan and I would like to share some of our favorites creations here for you to enjoy too.

Kristy

Ingredients:

For Banana Blackberry Ice Cream

• 2 medium sized ripe bananas
• 8 blackberries
• 4 peach slices
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

For Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

• 2 medium sized ripe bananas
• 1 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp peanut butter (optional)

For Banana Sweet Potato Ice Cream

• 2 medium sized ripe bananas
• 1/4 sweet potato
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 tbsp coconut milk
• 2 tbsp chopped pecans (optional)

Preparation:

1. Peel the bananas and cut into 4-5 chunks. Place in a zip top bag or in a container with a tight fitting lid. Place in the freezer until frozen.
2. Prepare any other fruit you plan on using in the same way, cutting into approximately 1-2 inch chunks or slices and then freeze. When using a vegetable such as the sweet potato cook it first before freezing. I baked the sweet potato, removed the skin, cut it into chunks and then put it in the freezer.
3. To prepare the ice cream place the bananas and any additional fruit or veggie into a food processor. Start out pulsing until the bananas are chopped into confetti sized pieces then process normally until a ball forms. You will either want to pulse a few times at this point or open the lid and chop up the ball before continuing.  Process again until you have a soft smooth ice cream.
4. Add any additional ingredients here such as spices, cocoa, sweetener or coconut milk and pulse just to mix in.
5. Spoon into bowls and serve or to make a soft serve style cone, spoon the ice cream into a plastic baggie, cut the tip at one end and squeeze out into a soft swirly pyramid.

Nutritional Info:

Each banana you use makes 1 serving.

The serving size will vary depending on any additional ingredients you add.

Nutritional information not available as it will depend on any additional ingredients you use.

Notes:

I found that any leftover ice cream you have is best stored in zip top freezer bags with as much air removed from the bag as possible. To serve remove the bag from the freezer and let thaw for 10 minutes or so and then squeeze the bag working the ice cream around to soften it back up.

Experiment with different ingredients to find your favorite combinations. Fruits, nuts, seeds, even pumpkin are all great additions.

Source: http://www.thenakedkitchen.com

Corn Flake Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Can you believe the kids are back in school?! By now we are a few weeks into the routine and hopefully back to being lunch box pros! With the comfort foods of fall & winter around the corner I bring you Corn Flakes CrustedGrilled Cheese.

My take on comfort food always includes real whole foods and comforting healthy ingredients. For me, comfort food needs to satisfy the mind, body and taste buds in the healthiest ways possible!

This grilled cheese is the perfect meal for those busy school days when you don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen. Kids come home so hungry from long days of studies, sports and play.

This hot sandwich welcomes them home.

In this recipe I use our favorite sprouted grain bread.

I layer on some sharp cheddar cheese ~ use your favorite cheese please. Feel free to use a blend of your favorites too!

Crush up some Erewhon Organic Corn Flakes…

Heat up a pan with a pat of butter. Dip that grilled cheese sandwich in some whisked eggs.

Let your sammie roll around and frolic in those delicious crushed corn flakes. Pan fry it all up in that sizzlin’ pat of butter.

What you end up with is a ooey, gooey grilled cheese sandwich with a crispy corn flake topping. How fabulous is that?!

This makes a great quick lunch, dinner or snack. It is best served hot. Serve with a side salad and some fruit for a super duper meal.

You can also serve up your grilled cheese with homemade tomato soup, that would be great too!

What is your favorite grilled cheese recipe? Have you ever used corn flakes for anything other than a breakfast cereal?

Corn Flake Crusted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

1 1/2 cups Erewhon Organic Corn Flakes, crushed

4 pieces of your favorite Whole Grain Bread (we love sprouted grain bread)

2-4 pieces (1-2 ounces) Cheddar Cheese (or your favorite cheese)

Butter or Ghee

2 Eggs, whisked with a splash of water or milk

Method

Melt butter or ghee in a frying pan over medium heat. Make a cheese sandwich. Dip your cheese sandwich in whisked eggs. Roll the sandwich in crushed cornflakes. Heat sandwich in the pan a few minutes on each side. Sandwiches should be crispy, lightly browned and the cheese melted.

Recipe and Photos copyright Marla Meridith.

Be well!

Marla

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Source:
http://www.attunefoods.com

Banana Sushi

Banana Sushi ??????

Yes, we are serious banana sushi! The name sounds kinda gross but read the recipe and it sounds yummy. This recipe is a fun little twist on what we traditionally think of as sushi, don't worry no fish. Banana sushi can be served for breakfast, lunch or a snack and makes a great treat for kids and grown ups. The best part is it's healthy, delicious and easy! Click here for the recipe on ehow.

We found this recipe via Kinser Event Company. Their blog is full of gorgeous event inspiration, vendor reviews and this fun little recipe.  Kinser Events added a honey dipping sauce on the side!

 This recipe would make a great addition to a jungle themed party, or help to make the kids snack table look a little more grown up.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Banana
• Peanut Butter
• Bread
• Knife
• Rolling Pin

1. Step1
   Take two slices of bread (whole wheat,whole grain, white) and remove the crusts completely.
2. Step2
   Take the two slices of bread and overlap them slightly. While overlapped, take a rolling pin and roll the bread slices flat. This will also connect the two slices of bread at the point of overlap.
3. Step3
   Take the peanut butter and spread a layer (thickness to your liking)evenly over the flattened slices of bread. Be sure that the bread is covered completely.
4. Step4
   Take a medium sized ripe banana and remove the peel completely. Lay the banana on the bread. Be sure the banana is placed at one end of the bread so that you can roll it up.
5. Step5
   With your knife, slice "sushi" sized pieces(about 1 inch thick) and arrange on a plate. You are now ready to enjoy your sushi!
   Tips & Warnings
   • Creamy peanut butter works best
   • If the banana is curved, straighten it slightly with your hands so that it rolls well in the bread.
   • Use whole grain or whole wheat bread for optimum nutritional value.
     
     
     Source:
     http://swankychicks.blogspot.com