Banana Split "Nice" Cream! Live #11

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while regular milk is more affordable.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave nectar is lower on the glycemic index, while honey is often cheaper.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is dairy-free, while store-bought options are often more economical.

Introduce the dish and mention the use of a new ice cream machine called Johanna elite.

Show the different toppings: fresh blueberries, unsweetened coconut, walnuts, cacao nibs, and various balsamic vinegars.

Mention that the recipe is whole food plant-based and SOS free (no salt, oil, or sugar).

Demonstrate using frozen fruit blends from Costco, specifically the Daybreak blend which includes peaches, mango, strawberries, and pineapple.

Show that frozen bananas are always kept in the freezer for this recipe.

Blend dark cherries in the ice cream machine until smooth, demonstrating the texture.

Show the blended dark cherries and mention how much it made.

Demonstrate adding frozen bananas and mango chunks to the machine for blending.

Mention that the frozen fruits should defrost a little before blending to avoid hardness.

Add toppings to the ice cream: walnuts, unsweetened shredded coconut, and cacao nibs.

Drizzle chocolate orange balsamic vinegar over the top of the ice cream.

Encourage viewers to get children involved in making the ice cream and suggest it’s a healthy dessert option.

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