Light, Simple and Yummy Banana “Ice Cream”

This quick and simple ice cream recipe is for those dieting, sensitive to dairy, avoiding a majority of processed foods or just want something   yummy to eat.
Banana “Ice-Cream”

• 4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced thin
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Freeze bananas on a single layer of parchment paper at least three hours. I keep peeled bananas frozen for smoothies so I used four of those and though they were not pre-cut, the results were awesome. In a food processor, pulse all the ingredients until the texture of soft serve ice cream and enjoy.

For a more gourmet presentation, mix finely chopped almonds with a little maple syrup and sea salt in a bowl and sprinkle over the banana ice cream. Recipe from the April 2013 Issue of Self Magazine.

FYI, down a total of 19 pounds since January 1, 2013.