Easy Banana "Ice Cream"

So this may not actually be an ice cream, but it looks like it and tastes fantastic! I found this one all over the Googles and I think everyone would enjoy it.

Before I get to making this treat I shall share some thoughts on Thanksgiving desserts.  Now Thanksgiving is a great day of cooking, then feasting, and usually watching football.  It is a chance to show the world that we as Americans can indeed eat an astonishing amount of food.  There is always room for desserts such as pumpkin pie, some sort of fruit pie, any sort of pie.  Don't get me wrong, I love pie, but trying something different is always fun.  Last year I tried a cheesecake, and it was a good choice.  Therefore, I shall be making one again.  I turn to my personal choice when it comes to making horrible for you desserts....Paula Dean:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/pumpkin-cheesecake-recipe/index.html

This is one cheesecake you will not regret making.  The filling is rich, but not too sweet.  It has the familiarity of a pumpkin pie, but the greatness of a cheesecake.  The only thing I change in the recipe is the crust.  I use half graham crackers and half ginger snap cookies.  It gives it a touch more flavor.  I will not show how to make it, because she has a video on her website.

Want to have Thanksgiving goodness for breakfast?  Then maybe give these a try:

http://www.eatliverun.com/vegan-pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls/

I am going to make these next week.  So no review of them just yet, but there will be in the future.


OK, Onto the "Ice Cream".  It is easy because it only requires 1-3 ingredients depending on your preferences.  It is also good for you.

Mandatory Ingredients:
2 or more bananas

That is it!

Optional Ingredients 
2-3 Tbs Peanut Butter
Chocolate syrup
Any other toppings

To start, chop peeled bananas into 1 inch chucks.  The bananas should be over-ripe, but not too black in color.  Like these guys:

I find 2 or 3 bananas work best for 2 people.  Put the frozen chunks in the freezer until frozen solid, at least 2 hours.  Place the chunks in a food processor and pulse until the mixture looks crumbly.  

From this point you may have to scrape the mixture from the sides a few times if it sticks.  Pulse the mixture further or just let the processor run until the bananas become creamy.  It will have an ice cream like consistency.  Like soft serve, more smooth...how smooth. Saxophone smooth...

If you can't figure that out, then this smooth.

Add the peanut butter and pulse until mixed.  Then, scoop into a bowl to eat!

Extremely easy to make, good for you, and delicious. If you put the mixture in the freezer it will become even more ice cream like. 

That is it for now.  What's up next?  I am going to attempt two of my own concoctions. Noodle-less spaghetti and peanut butter banana french toast w/ homemade peanut butter syrup. And as requested, I shall think of soups.