Everybody’s going bananas lately.
Gina, Marisa, Sahar, and Brittany have all been monkeying around with frozen banana sensations over the last few weeks.
Maybe it’s because they know that in addition to a nice dose of potassium bananas pack 3-4 grams of fiber, are moderately low on the glycemic index, and are only about 100 calories. Or maybe it’s because they just know what tastes refreshing and what’s easy to make?
But I wonder if they know that the inside of the banana peel contains a ton of nutrients? To reap some additional benefits from your bananas just scrape down the inside of the peel and blend it into your favorite homemade ice creams and smoothies.
Anywho, now it’s my turn to give frozen banana ice cream the ole Fitness & Spice twist.
Here’s how you make…
Unchunky Monkey Soft Serve Ice Cream
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 T or more of peanut butter or PB2 (powdered peanut butter)
- 2 T chocolate protein powder (like Protein Freeze)
Blend the banana in the Vitamix (or blender) to your desired consistency. Toss into a bowl and fold in the peanut butter and protein powder.
You’re welcome.
Now I really must grab a quick bowl of Joanna Banana soft serve before I split.
Miz says:
June 25th 2010we loooovvvvve this around here!
Naomi(onefitfoodie) says:
June 25th 2010mmmm I still need to make proper banana soft serve! i tried it in my magic bullet and that was a FAIL…so moving onto the blender or food processor next time for sure!!!
Jessica@HowSweet says:
June 25th 2010Loooove banana soft serve! I melt pb on top for mine. Sometimes I add coconut, too. So good!
Lindsay says:
June 25th 2010oh yes, this has been my nightly treat! Must try it with chunky PB next. :)
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
June 25th 2010Okay. I officially need to make softserve with pb. This looks too good.
Heather (Where's the Beach) says:
June 25th 2010I have been seeing the banana soft serve craze around as well and have yet to try it. I have frozen bananas waiting to be used just for this purpose even.
Lindsey @ Foodie on the Rocks says:
June 25th 2010Where would we all be without banana soft serve? I hate to imagine…
Jennifer @ shesafitchick says:
June 25th 2010This sounds amazinggg! :)
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says:
June 25th 2010Banana is also great for moisturizing your skin.\
http://gamereviewwiki.com/bikinibirthday/2010/06/23/1123/
The inside of the peel can also prevent inflammation. Rub it on any insect bites to soothe the skin!
Marisa (Loser for Life) says:
June 25th 2010Way to kick it up, J! YUM!!
april says:
June 25th 2010What a yummy treat!!
kalli@fitandfortysomething says:
June 25th 2010oh so good! happy friday!
Fit Chick in the City says:
June 25th 2010I have got to find some of this PB2 stuff you’re talking about! Sounds so good!
amanda says:
June 25th 2010About how many calories would you estimate for the whole thing? 200?
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Joanna Sutter says:
June 25th 2010Amanda, Yep…just about 200 cals! How great is that?!
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
June 25th 2010YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bananas & PB plus protein powder.. how great is that! THX!
Kris | iheartwellness.com says:
June 25th 2010Ooooo Peanut Butter in the banana soft serve….I am in heaven! I wish I could rock the PB all day, but I can’t :(
This looks pretty darn tasty!
xxoo
The Candid RD says:
June 26th 2010Yeah! Great recipe! You know, I have yet to try this powdered peanut butter, but it freaks me out! I am all about the texture of peanut butter, but now that you mention it, I bet it works perfectly in smoothies and ice cream. I usually just plop an entire scopp of my pb (the real stuff) in my ice cream churner and let it get mixed in, but usually some gets stuck on the churner and wasted. I may have to make a new investment!
katie says:
June 28th 2010girl your blog rocks!!! LOVE this recipe!
FatFighterTV says:
June 28th 2010Thanks for the shout out! I must try this Joanna Banana soft serve STAT! My favorite combo – PB, banana, and chocolate. YUMMMMMM!
Brittany says:
July 2nd 2010Thanks for the shout out lady! I LOVE frozen bananas because they are so versatile. You can make thick and creamy smoothies, banana ice cream or even banana bread with them! I try to at least have one or two in the freezer at all times.
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