Creamy Banana 'Nice Cream'

Ingredients

• 2 large bananas (frozen and sliced)
• 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk (canned for richness)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• a tiny pinch of sea salt (optional, brings out sweetness)

Directions

1. 1

   Prep your bananas at least 6 hours in advance. Peel very ripe bananas, slice them into 1-inch coins, and freeze them in a single layer in a freezer bag.

2. 2

   Take the frozen banana slices out of the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for about 3–5 minutes. This makes the blending process much easier.

3. 3

   Place the slightly thawed banana slices into a high-speed blender or a food processor.

4. 4

   Add the coconut milk and vanilla extract. The fat from the coconut milk is what gives it that professional 'gelato' texture.

5. 5

   Start blending on low speed, using a tamper if your blender has one to push the fruit down toward the blades.

6. 6

   Continue blending for about 45–60 seconds. You will see it transform from crumbly, to chunky, to suddenly a thick, creamy soft-serve consistency.

7. 7

   IMMEDIATELY serve in chilled bowls for a soft-serve experience.

8. 8

   For a scoopable texture, transfer the mixture to a container and freeze for another 45–60 minutes. Don't leave it longer or it will become too hard to scoop!