If there’s one thing I would say about my eating habits, it’s that my sweet tooth is out of control. I could demolish a ‘share’ sized bar (who shares those, seriously) without a second thought and I feel like I’ve deprived myself if I haven’t had chocolate for a day.
Those habits don’t correlate well with the thighs and I’m currently on an (un)official mission to get fitter and healthier. After a few health scares in people close to me, it’s finally clicked that what you put in your body really does have an impact on your later life (as well as your skin).
I’ve been experimenting in the kitchen with homemade sweet alternatives and so far these are my favourite by far – banana ice cream bars. These are so easy to make with just three ingredients and are perfect to keep in the freezer and grab whenever you fancy a sweet treat.
You will need:
3 ripe bananas (the browner the skin the better)
Cacao nibs (I bought these in the baking section in Sainsbury’s)
1 heaped tablespoon of nut butter (I’ve tried both peanut and almond and the latter is my preference)
1. Peel and finely chop the bananas. Pop then in a blender with the nut butter and blend. This will take a while and you’ll need to give it a few shakes and a stir
2. When the mixture looks like a runny paste, add as many cacao nibs as you like (I used a small handful) and give it another whizz
3. Pour into a small tupperware container and pop in the freezer until solid
And that’s it! Really easy and so tasty. If you fancy bulkier ice cream consistency, freeze the sliced bananas beforehand and continue the same steps for an instant snack (see below!)
What are your favourite healthy sweet treats? Be sure to tweet me a photo @kirstiepicker if you try out this recipe!
These sound delicious I can't wait to give them a go.Rosy | Sparkles of Light Blog
They're sooo good!!
I love the idea of these! A guilt free treat, perfect!Musings & More
It really is! One of your five a day 😉 x
Oh man, these looks and sound amazing! They're really unique too, I haven't come across anything like this, can't wait to give the recipe a try.- http://www.veebzboo.com- http://www.youtube.com/veebzboo
Thanks lovely! Tweet me a photo if you do 🙂 x
They look and sound so delicious! Definitely going to try this recipe out! :)Urban Obsessions // Vegan Food, Beauty & Lifestyle
Ahhh glad you like it!! 🙂 x
Awesome awesome recipe. I've never made an ice cream bar but I have done an ice cream with very ripe frozen bananas & strawberries. This sounds absolutely incredible. :] // ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲
Throwing strawberries into the mix sounds amazing!!
This is SUCH a good idea! I have a huge sweet tooth too so definitely going to try these out :)Brigitte | brigittehayley.com
Thanks lovely! You're going to loooove them 🙂
These sound delicious! Tiffany Tales – A British Beauty & Lifestyle Blog
They're so tasty and guilt free woo woooo!
Oh my goodness, these look delicious! I'm in love <3love, lissyhayes.co.uk
They are sooo nice Lissy, you should try them! 🙂 x
I might just have to give these a go, thanks 🙂
You'll love them I'm sure!