Raw Banana Soft Serve

This recipe is from Gena Hamshaw (her details are at the bottom). It’s the best soft serve ice cream you’ll ever taste, but it’s 100% raw, 100% vegan, 100% unprocessed, and 100% delicious. It’s also kid-friendly and ridiculously simple to make. That’s right. Who knew that frozen bananas could, if given a spin in the food processor, rival the best fro-yo in town? Well believe me, they do. Once you try this recipe, I guarantee you’ll crave it instead of your usual ice cream—at least some of the time.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 frozen bananas

Equipment:

• Food processor

Directions:

1. The morning of (or the evening before) making this recipe, slice up your 2 – 3 bananas, and then place them into a freezer bag or Tupperware container. Put them into the freezer until they are nice and frozen.

2. When the bananas are frozen, remove them from the freezer and place them into the food processor. Then turn the processor on and let it run for about five minutes, stopping every now and then to scrape it down. The bananas should get increasingly light, fluffy, and smooth. By the time you’re done, they’ll resemble a creamy bowl of soft serve.

3. Scoop them into a bowl and marvel your friends with this delicious, healthy, raw dessert.

BONUS: If you’re really feeling decadent, make some raw chocolate “syrup” by combining 2 tablespoons of agave nectar with 1 tablespoon raw or dark cocoa powder. Drizzle it on top of the frozen bananas, and voila:

It’s a dessert or afternoon treat to rival the best sundaes and scoops out there. Think about it: dairy and soy and preservative free ice cream! Who could ask for anything more? So what are you waiting for? Stop reading, and start freezing those bananas you’ve got sitting on the counter.

This recipe was submitted by Gena Hamshaw is a nutritional counselor with an emphasis on raw foods, digestive health, and detoxification. Based in Manhattan, she works with men and women around the country to find lasting means towards better health. She is also the author of the popular blog, Choosing Raw, where she shares recipes, tips, and musings on the raw lifestyle. Among her favorite recipes is the uber-simple raw banana soft-serve, which can be found here: http://www.choosingraw.com/this-post-will-change-your-life/.

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12 Responses to “Raw Banana Soft Serve”

1. Raw.la - Raw Food in The News and Around The Web says:

   August 28, 2009 at 3:15 pm

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2. admin says:

   September 5, 2009 at 6:14 am

   This recipe is absolutely raw-mazing and sooo easy to make. Your frozen bananas will turn to soft serve right before your very eyes. You can also sprinkle gogi berries or hunza raisins on top for a unique flavor combo. Either way, its amazing and totally worth it for you to try!

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   September 9, 2009 at 12:59 am

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   November 2, 2009 at 4:06 pm

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5. Fruitfulvine2 says:

   November 9, 2009 at 5:13 am

   So simple! I’m definitely going to try this. Glad I found this via the Recycle Your Day site.

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6. Swayze says:

   June 20, 2010 at 1:54 pm

   This really is a great idea. I’ve made it a bunch of times for my Dad (non-raw) in the past and he loved it! It’s also really good with just a few frozen blueberries thrown in.

   Swayze

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   admin Reply:
   July 14th, 2010 at 6:11 pm

   Thanks for the positive feedback! We think you can really go to town on being creative and customizing this recipe! Yum! Even people who have never heard of raw foods before really enjoy this dish! Good wholesome fun for everyone!

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10. jennifer says:

    August 24, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    this recipe broke my food processor. i don’t see how i could have done it wrong … i added frozen banana slices to my black and decker food processor and now it’s broken. that sucks..

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    admin Reply:
    August 26th, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    Oh my!!! We are sorry to hear that!

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