Immune Boosting Cocoa Banana (Printable Version)
A creamy frozen blend featuring bananas, cocoa, ginger, and honey with natural sweetness.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 3 large ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
→ Flavor & Immune Boosters
02 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup
04 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
07 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
08 - 2 tbsp almond or peanut butter
09 - 2 tbsp plant-based milk as needed
10 - Pinch of sea salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Place frozen banana slices in a high-speed blender or food processor.
02 - Add cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt.
03 - Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. If mixture is too thick, add plant-based milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
04 - For soft-serve texture, serve immediately. For firmer nice cream, transfer to freezer-safe container and freeze 1-2 hours before scooping.
05 - Top with fresh berries, seeds, or drizzle of nut butter if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its like eating spoonfuls of chocolate mousse without any of the guilt
- The warming spices make it feel cozy even on the hottest summer days
02 -
- Frozen bananas can be stubborn to blend, so be patient and keep scraping down the sides
- The mixture will go through a crumbly phase before it suddenly turns creamy and smooth
03 -
- Always peel and slice bananas before freezing, otherwise youll never get the skins off
- Making a double batch? Store the extra in an airtight container and let it soften 10 minutes before serving