Ice cream chronicles: Banana Flavor

So while I was surfing about, hither and yon, as one does, I came across a recipe for a one-ingredient ice cream.  Naturally, I had to try it.  FOR SCIENCE.  As they say. 

Ahem.

I fully expected it to not quite work, or be difficult, or kind of sort of work but not really since I don't have a food processor.  But no!

I am pleased and thrilled to report that this ice cream was a complete and utter success. 

Here's what you do.  Get some bananas.  Ripe appears to be better.  Slice them and lay them on a pan and put it in the freezer for a couple of hours.  When they're good and frozen, take em out, and blend them up.  That's it!  I used my little Braun hand-blender, by the way, and it worked fine.  No ice cream machine needed!

I got the recipe here.

My mom is working with a nutritionist and so I've been experimenting with more whole foods.  This one was a huuuuge hit.  Next time, we're going to try adding a bit of chocolate. 

Oh, and I used three bananas for two people.  Next time, we're using four.  Or possibly five.  *sheepish grin*

We enjoyed it most as soft-serve style, but I can see how it would be good fully frozen and harder.  I'm going to try making it for mom's nutrition group soon.