Banana chocolate chip ice cream

If you are craving something sweet but want to stay off the rich stuff, this is your recipe. It is simple, delicious and it will definitely hit the spot! I make a big batch and leave it covered in the freezer.  It scoops well and is delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 frozen small bananas*
• ½ cup unsweetened almond beverage
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 10 pecan halves
• 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the almond beverage in the blender first, and then add everything else except the chocolate and blend until smooth. Remember, there is not a lot of liquid in this, so you will need to give the blender a little assistance.
2. Scoop mixture out of the blender and into a parchment lined container. Stir in the chocolate chips and freeze for 20-30 minutes before serving.
3. Scoop and enjoy!

Serves 2.

*When my bananas are on their last legs (lots of spots but not black), I cut them into pieces (about 6 pieces per banana), place them on a parchment lined tray and throw them in the freezer.  When the pieces are frozen, I place them in bags, 3 pieces per bag, totaling a half-banana serving per bag.  Then I can use them in smoothies or for this treat.  Freezing them in half-banana servings makes it very usable!