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Banana Granita Sundae

Banana Granita Sundae

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Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

2 ripe medium bananas peeled,quartered and frozen
1 date if needed for sweetness
1 tablespoon flaxseed powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
4-5 teaspoons of unsweetened plant-based milk
Optional to make it creamy
: Add 1/2tablespoon of a nut butter like peanut butter/almond butter/tahini/sun butter
Toppings – Think of a sundae bar
Seeds: Sesame seeds/chia seeds/sunflower seeds/pumpkin seeds
Nuts: sliced almonds/walnuts/pistachios
Fruit: fresh/frozen blueberries/diced strawberries/pitted cherries/grapes
Fresh mint/basil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Remove bananas from freezer and defrost at room temperature for 3 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a food processor and add all the main ingredients and process until smooth along with optional ingredients if desired.
  3. To serve, scoop pureed bananas with a small ice cream scoop and add toppings of choice.

Adaptations:

  • Substitute bananas with fresh figs, berries, or other fruits. Various kinds of fruit have different liquid content. Using fruit with high liquid content may require more plant-based fat.

Cultural Adaptations:

Mexican flavors:

  • Add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • 1 teaspoon of ancho Chile powder

South Asian Flavors:

  • Add 1 teaspoon of golden spice mix

East Asian Flavors:

  • Add 1 teaspoon of matcha powder and sprinkle with some chopped basil

Mediterranean Flavors:

  • Add 1/2 tablespoon of Tahini, some strands of saffron, sprinkle with sesame seeds and pistachios.