Sunday, November 11, 2012

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

After several months of using Pinterest, I decided I should try some of the projects I found.  Some turned out well (cauliflower pizza crust, black bean cookies... shockingly) while other didn't work out nearly as well (using paper reinforcement stickers for french manicures).  So, I decided to start a blog all about the many wonderful creations that can be found on Pinterest.  I like to cook and I have a daughter that is just now starting to be the age where we can start to do fun projects. I just think that many of the projects are cumbersome and time intensive without really getting a satisfying product. So with this blog I endeavor to try many things... mostly recipes, kids projects, make-up, home decor to show you... my hopeful and future readers what is worth doing and what's not.  So here goes...

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

Here is the original link:

                                   Here is their picture: lovely and smooth and delicious.
                                Here is my picture, lovely, smooth, delicious and nearly gone.


I followed the recipe to the letter, haha, no I didn't.  I completely eyeballed it.  I love recipes that you can do that with.  I had about a banana and a half in the freezer.  They were whole so I sliced them a bit.  You put them in the food processor, diced 'em up, add a couple spoons of peanut butter then a couple spoons of chocolate.  Mix it up, boom, you're done.  I would imagine adding anything would be pretty easy... other nut butters, other frozen fruit.  I bet berries would be good.


This is my daughter.  For these purposes, I'll just call her Nugget.  She had just woken up from a nap right after I made this.  I guess that could have something to do with a food processor being used on the other side of her wall.  The pictures really do say it all.
1. Yum.
2. Yum!
3. I want more of this.
4. I'm sad it's all gone.

Overall I would give this Pin a very high score.  I've decided that with all of these posts I would try and add some useful information, so here it is:
Cost: Negligible. Most everyone has bananas they don't get to, so chop them up and put them in the freezer.  Peanut Butter... usually around in most homes.  I suppose you might have to buy powdered chocolate.  I bet a pouch of instant hot chocolate would be just as good.
Prep and Execution time: The only prep time you need is the forethought to put bananas in the freezer.
Taste: Pretty good.  It's no Ben and Jerry's but I bet it's a lot better for you.  A somewhat healthier way to get a chocolate and peanut butter fix than Reese's.
Difficulty: Nada.  If you're not afraid of an electricity outlet and pressing a button, you should be fine.
Aesthetic Appeal: It's not much to look at but in a larger batch it certainly wouldn't embarrass you in front of friends.
Life Enhancement: I think it's a neat little recipe to have under your belt.  Quick, no real measuring and great for vegans and many people with allergies... except for peanuts, obviously.
Overall: Easy, tasty, every day food.

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