If you have a food processor, you have homemade ice cream. Below I've compiled all of my ice cream recipes to date. They are SO easy to make that you can whip up a batch of this healthy treat in less than the time it'd take to drive to the store and buy a pint of mucus-forming, belly bloating, frozen junk "food".
Read MoreMint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream was one of my favorite flavors of ice cream growing up, especially during the hot and humid New York summers. So naturally I had to make a healthier version :)
In less than the amount of time it'd take for you to drive to the grocery store or ice cream shop, you can whip up this tasty (and nutritious) version in the comfort of your own home.
Read MoreAre you in the mood for some smooth, creamy, cold, delicious, refreshing ice cream but don't want to feel heavy or gross afterward? Do you have a dairy intolerance or perhaps you're trying to cut dairy out of your diet? If so, this super easy Chocolate Soft Serve Ice Cream recipe is for you. It's the perfect summer treat that won't make your skin breakout or contribute to digestive distress like conventional dairy-based ice creams might.
It requires only 2 ingredients and less than 5 minutes of your time (including clean-up!)
Read MoreLooking for a dish that will satisfy your craving for cooling ice cream or creamy pudding? Then this recipe is for you! Feel free to dig in at any time of day because the nutrition profile of this delicious treat gets an A+.
My taste tester (whose introduction to the raw, vegan, gluten-free world was practically non-existent until he spent a few hours with me food shopping and prepping food for the week just prior to tasting this recipe) was impressed that such simple ingredients could result in such a tasty dish and gave it his 100% approval.
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Yields: 1 cup (serves 1-2 people)
1 banana (frozen*)
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tbsp almond butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Stevia (a dash of powdered or 2-3 drops of liquid)
Place all ingredients in a food processor
Blend until smooth (you might need to stop a few times to scrape down the edges)
Serve immediately or place in freezer if you’d like it to be harder
* Peel ripe banana and cut into fourths. Place in a resealable bag and put into the freezer. Freeze for at least 48 hours before using in this recipe. Click Here to read more about how to freeze bananas.
What's more refreshing on a hot, summer day than ICE CREAM? Skip the mucus-forming dairy ice cream and the non-fat artificial-sugar-laden frozen yogurtand check out my all natural, nutrient-rich version. Tastes just as good (trust me), but without all the junk. You might even (gasp!) feel really good and ENERGIZED afterward!
Read MoreFinally, a seasonal soy-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, guilt-free "ice cream"! Amazing how the addition of carrot and nutmeg to the basic Banana "Ice Cream" recipe completely transforms this dessert into a dish that will make your friends and family begging for more.
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*Note: Before you freeze the bananas, peel them and cut into fourths. Freeze for at least a day (more days is better) before using in this recipe. Learn how to freeze your bananas here.
The “ice cream” tastes fabulous on its own, but below are some suggestions if you want to jazz it up a bit.
This dessert is so good, it should be illegal.
I thought the original Banana "Ice Cream" was the best of the best, but that was before I discovered this delectable treat. I seriously thought I was eating real ice cream when I took my first bite. The taste and the texture is unreal!
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