Health Hotline Magazine | August 2023

Creamy, sweet, and so easy to make (no ice cream maker required!), nice cream is a perfect hot weather treat—keep a bag of frozen banana slices in the freezer so you can make it anytime the craving strikes. Use the following recipes as a guide, adding more or less of an ingredient to suit your tastes, or create your own delicious versions. Find more flavor ideas at naturalgrocers.com/recipes (search “nice cream”). Nice ream Nice ream

SERVES: 4 | PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 3 HOURS AND 10 MINUTES (INCLUDING FREEZE TIME)

Peanut Bu hocolate hip Nice ream • 4 cups frozen organic banana slices • 4 tablespoons Natural Grocers ® Brand Organic Coconut Cream, blended smooth • 6 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Peanut Butter • Dash of Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt • 1-2 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Grade A Dark Maple Syrup (optional) • ¼ - ½ cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips

T pical Nice ream • 2 cups frozen organic banana slices • 4 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Coconut Cream, blended smooth • 2 cups Natural Grocers Brand Organic Frozen Pineapple • Zest of one organic lime (optional for topping) • ¼ cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Toasted Coconut Chips (optional for topping)

Instructions 1. To make the frozen bananas, peel 6-7 medium, ripe organic bananas (should have a few brown spots) and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for three hours or overnight. If you don’t intend to make the nice cream soon, transfer the frozen slices to an airtight freezer bag to store.

2. In a food processor, process the frozen bananas until chopped then add the coconut cream and blend, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides and mix until mostly smooth. Do not overprocess, or the nice cream won’t freeze properly. Add any additional ingredients and process briefly. Taste and add optional maple syrup and adjust any other ingredients to suit your tastes. 3. For a soft-serve style nice cream serve immediately with optional toppings. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least two hours for a firmer nice cream. Depending on how frozen the nice cream is, you may need to let it sit on the counter for 20 minutes to soften slightly before scooping and serving. Note: If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender, just be aware that you may end up with a softer consistency of nice cream. You may also need to add an additional 2-4 tablespoons of coconut cream to facilitate blending.

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