CHUNKY MONKEY ICE CREAM

INGREDIENTS

1 frozen banana*

¼ cup milk**

2 dates, pitted

1 tbsp raw cacao powder, or unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ cup pecans

Optional Toppings

Chopped pecans

Toasted coconut flakes

Berries

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the liquid in the blender first, then place everything else in the blender (not the optional toppings) and blend until smooth. I use my tamper to make sure everything gets pushed down. Remember, there is not a lot of liquid in this, so you will need to give the blender a little assistance.
2. Scoop into bowls or glass cups and top with optional toppings.

Makes 2 servings (Note: The blender will blend better if you double the recipe and make 4 servings at a time, and you can freeze the servings you are not using. Simply put in serving dishes, cover and freeze.)

*When my bananas are on their last legs (lots of spots but not black), I cut them into pieces (about 6 pieces each banana) and place on a lined tray and throw in the freezer. When the pieces are frozen, I place them into bags, ½ banana servings. Then I can use them in smoothies or for this treat. Freezing them in ½ banana servings makes it very usable!

**May substitute non-dairy milk, almond or coconut beverage.

Note: Nutritional analysis does not reflect optional toppings.

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