It's true!
We vacationed earlier this week at the ocean in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. One night, as we walked along the boardwalk, we came across "Annie's Banannies", and the shop was jam-packed with customers.
Annie makes frozen banana "ice cream" except that the ONLY ingredient is a frozen banana that is pushed through a type of countertop soft-serve machine.
It tastes awesome - like the very richest ice cream you have ever eaten - smooth, thick, no ice crystals or air. And, on the wall was a list of toppings, and for each one it was noted if it was gluten free, vegan, etc. Most were GF and many DF too. We went there 3 nights in a row, and I had these 3 different GF/DF/SF toppings: fresh blueberries, spiced apples, and raspberry puree (made with agave instead of sugar). They have walnuts, strawberries, coconut, chocolate, etc.
I was so excited that I went online as soon as we got back to the room to see if this is a franchise. Alas, it is only in Rehoboth Beach - it has been there for 6 mo. and is a HUGE success. So I spoke with Annie the next night to see if she has plans to expend nationally. She does, but has to iron out some issues first, like availability/storage of bananas, etc. Apparently, once frozen, the bananas can last for a year. This is absolutely the BEST "ice cream" I have ever tasted, not not just because it is paleo.....it is simply the best-tasting!
Tex, you were the first to tell me about frozen bananas.....this takes them to the next level!
Love,
Polly
A fantastic paleo dessert!!!
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A fantastic paleo dessert!!!
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Hmmmmmmm. I suppose a blender or food processor should work as a makeshift paleo ice cream machine. 
I've found that after a few weeks, frozen bananas tend to become a bit discolored, (darker), and the longer they're stored, the deeper the discoloration penetrates into the banana. I just happened to have a few on hand that had been frozen for almost a year, so I dug one out, and thawed it for a few minutes, before tackling it.
While still edible, the discoloration definitely seems to negatively affect the flavor, so I can't recommend keeping them for up to a year, unless she knows of a better way to store them frozen. A few weeks is fine, though, and probably a few months will work. (If I don't show up here, later in the day, you can safely assume that old frozen bananas have more than just an off taste problem.
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"Banana Ice Cream" is a neat discovery, and I have a hunch that it will become very popular. I'll bet you could even use an old-fashioned potato masher, in a pinch.
Love,
Tex
I've found that after a few weeks, frozen bananas tend to become a bit discolored, (darker), and the longer they're stored, the deeper the discoloration penetrates into the banana. I just happened to have a few on hand that had been frozen for almost a year, so I dug one out, and thawed it for a few minutes, before tackling it.
While still edible, the discoloration definitely seems to negatively affect the flavor, so I can't recommend keeping them for up to a year, unless she knows of a better way to store them frozen. A few weeks is fine, though, and probably a few months will work. (If I don't show up here, later in the day, you can safely assume that old frozen bananas have more than just an off taste problem.
)"Banana Ice Cream" is a neat discovery, and I have a hunch that it will become very popular. I'll bet you could even use an old-fashioned potato masher, in a pinch.
Love,
Tex
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Wow, so simple yet so yummy! I'll have to experiment! I'm sure that she has some "trade secrets" to make it work, like the ripeness of the bananas, and techniques for freezing so that the bananas last for a year and don't get discolored, the "extruder", etc.
Rosie
Rosie
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Think this would work?
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Joan
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Joan
I just remembered that when we were in Hawaii on the Big Island last January, we stopped at a famous fruit smoothie place whose claim to fame was that they made their smoothies using only frozen bananas and fresh tropical fruit. So that would be another variation to try.
I did a bit of web research, and using frozen bananas to make a soft-serve type ice cream has been around for a while. The key is to chop up the bananas before freezing, as a whole banana can jam up. And Tex is right..... according to the articles I read, a food processor or heavy duty blender will suffice to do the blending.
Great find, Polly. I'm off to chop and freeze some ripe bananas that I was wondering what to do with. It's so hot that I didn't want to turn on the oven to make banana bread.
Rosie
I did a bit of web research, and using frozen bananas to make a soft-serve type ice cream has been around for a while. The key is to chop up the bananas before freezing, as a whole banana can jam up. And Tex is right..... according to the articles I read, a food processor or heavy duty blender will suffice to do the blending.
Great find, Polly. I'm off to chop and freeze some ripe bananas that I was wondering what to do with. It's so hot that I didn't want to turn on the oven to make banana bread.
Rosie
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There are some people at my local farmers market who have one of those banana icecream machines in summer. I have been known to have them for breakfast.
The toppings sound like a good idea - I'll have to suggest it to them.
These people also sell hot sticky black rice pudding (yummy) and hot spiced apple cider in winter (also yummy).
Lyn
The toppings sound like a good idea - I'll have to suggest it to them.These people also sell hot sticky black rice pudding (yummy) and hot spiced apple cider in winter (also yummy).
Lyn
Hi Buddies!
Joan, the machines Annie has may have been made just for her - they were white and had a banana-sized hole through which they pushed the banana.
And Rosie, you are so right! The banana did keep jamming in the machine. Please let us know of your experiments - I'd love the recipes/instructions. I make smoothies using bananas for creaminess since being DF/SF.
Joe, if you ever get to DE, let me know. I'll treat you to some!
Lyn, is hot sticky black rice pudding dairy-free? I'd love some. YUM.
Love,
Polly
Joan, the machines Annie has may have been made just for her - they were white and had a banana-sized hole through which they pushed the banana.
And Rosie, you are so right! The banana did keep jamming in the machine. Please let us know of your experiments - I'd love the recipes/instructions. I make smoothies using bananas for creaminess since being DF/SF.
Joe, if you ever get to DE, let me know. I'll treat you to some!
Lyn, is hot sticky black rice pudding dairy-free? I'd love some. YUM.
Love,
Polly
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Lyn
there is a person at eumundi markets that does these with other fruits as well frozen mango etc
All
the machines are industrial grade juicers you can buy them via health food shops here in Australia. They are not cheap but worthwhile investment if you use them all the time.
http://www.championjuicer.com.au/why.html
there is a person at eumundi markets that does these with other fruits as well frozen mango etc
All
the machines are industrial grade juicers you can buy them via health food shops here in Australia. They are not cheap but worthwhile investment if you use them all the time.
http://www.championjuicer.com.au/why.html
Gabes Ryan
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Polly,
This rice dish has many names and quite a few variations. Here is a good starter version
http://www.atablefortwo.com.au/2008/07/ ... e-dessert/
Or
http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/recipes/bstickr.html
For some reason it really does taste better with salty coconut milk as a topping.
The rice itself should be available in an asian grocers (if you have access to such a thing) or try your HFS.
I have had it with diced taro, tapioca or sultanas added to the rice, but prefer it plain. Ordinary white sugar works if you don't have palm sugar but you can get away with a bit less. There are also recipes adding other flavours, like lemongrass, pandan, anise etc.
Lyn
This rice dish has many names and quite a few variations. Here is a good starter version
http://www.atablefortwo.com.au/2008/07/ ... e-dessert/
Or
http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/recipes/bstickr.html
For some reason it really does taste better with salty coconut milk as a topping.
The rice itself should be available in an asian grocers (if you have access to such a thing) or try your HFS.
I have had it with diced taro, tapioca or sultanas added to the rice, but prefer it plain. Ordinary white sugar works if you don't have palm sugar but you can get away with a bit less. There are also recipes adding other flavours, like lemongrass, pandan, anise etc.
Lyn
Lyn,
Sorry to be so long getting back to you. Thanks so much for the recipes.
Here's a "scoop" for you. I read today that black rice has even MORE antioxidants than the dark berries (blackberries, blueberries). How about that? Did you know it was so healthy? I also read that Asian royalty forbid their subjects from eating it, so that they could have it all to themselves.
Love,
Polly
Sorry to be so long getting back to you. Thanks so much for the recipes.
Here's a "scoop" for you. I read today that black rice has even MORE antioxidants than the dark berries (blackberries, blueberries). How about that? Did you know it was so healthy? I also read that Asian royalty forbid their subjects from eating it, so that they could have it all to themselves.
Love,
Polly
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.
I recently had avocado ice cream and it was delicious - very creamy. It sounds disgusting but it's not. I looked into some recipes and it can be made as a sorbet or an ice cream. The one I had was made with coconut milk, vanilla beans, sugar, lemon juice/zest and vanilla beans. Sooooo good.
Mary Beth
Mary Beth
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