Vegetarian

Better Than Ice Cream

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<p>By Cathe Olson Author of Simply Natural Baby Food available at <a href="http://www.simplynaturalbooks.com/" target="_blank">www.simplynaturalbooks.com</a></p>

By Cathe Olson

Kids love ice cream, but it's packed with sugar. This frozen treat whips up in seconds, and you won't believe how good it tastes.

1 cup frozen sliced bananas
1 cup frozen strawberries, raspberries, sliced peaches or other fruit
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ to ½ cup milk (dairy, soy, rice, almond, or coconut)


<p>In a food processor, pulse fruit until coarsely chopped. <br /> Add milk a little at a time through top of processor, and puree until creamy. <br /> Serve immediately, or freeze in individual-size containers for later.</p> <p>Yield: 4 servings</p> <p>Tip: These also make great popsicles. Just pour into molds and freeze.</p> <p>Freezing Fruit</p> <p>Frozen fruit is essential for Better Than Ice Cream and makes colder, thicker smoothies. Start at least six hours before you are planning to use the fruit. This is a great way to use up ripe fruit that might go bad before you can use it.</p> <p>Apricot, Nectarine, Peach: Remove pit and slice <br /> Banana: Peel and slice <br /> Berries: Hull and leave whole</p> <p>Lay prepared fruit on baking sheet and place in freezer until completely frozen. <br /> Remove fruit from pan. <br /> Store in freezer bags or containers.</p>