Fried Banana

This is a great dessert idea. I took two small bananas, cut them lengthwise and then cut them in half. I placed the sliced bananas in a frying pan and fried until browned. I tried my hardest to cook these without any added fat, but my pursuit was unsuccessful. The bananas just wanted to stick to the pan! So, I used a little Earth Balance to help the browning process.

Banana Ice "Cream"

This is my go-to dessert on a weekly basis. It is so delectable, amazingly easy, and is made of only one ingredient...frozen banana!! I found the recipe at http://www.thekitchn.com/.

Ingredient:

- 2 large bananas

Directions:

1. Cut bananas into thin slices and freeze for several hours.

2. Place the frozen banana slices in a food processor. Process until creamy.

Some great topping ideas include: cacao nibs, a sprinkle of nutmeg, dried fruit, fresh fruit, or nut butter.

Mmmmelon Smoothie

Ingredients:
- 2 medium bananas
- handful honeydew melon slices
- handful watermelon slices
- 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup almond milk

Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

Banana-Pineapple-Mango Smoothie

Ingredients:
- handful fresh cut pineapple
- handful fresh cut mango
- 1 large banana
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp. agave nectar

Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

Banana-Blackberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

- 1 large banana

- handful fresh blackberries

- 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed

- 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup

- 1/2 cup almond milk (or other vegan milk)

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.