I don’t think there’s anything in this world that I crave more than ice cream. And not just during the hot summer months: I crave it year-round. I’ve been behaving myself lately and indulging less often since I’m trying to lose weight and train for a half marathon, but I just can’t seem to give up my ice cream addiction. I was discussing this with one of my more health-conscious friends recently, and he shared a little secret with me: how to make banana ice cream using just frozen bananas! Simply place a couple of ripe bananas in the freezer for a few hours and then process them (love my new Cuisinart food processor) until smooth and creamy. To make it even easier, I peeled the bananas, sliced them, and put them in a ziploc bag before freezing.

That’s it! Who knew something so easy (and healthy!) could be such an amazing treat?! Of course, you can always add a little peanut butter or chocolate if you so desire, but I’m telling you, the bananas on their own are sweet enough. It’s a great alternative to throwing away those bananas that are just a little too ripe for my taste. Plus, it gives me another great excuse to use my beautiful tangerine Cuisinart 3-cup food processor!