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Ice Cream minus the Milk

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So quick... So easy.... So tasty... How can you not give it a try?   Unless you are allergic to bananas. Then don't please.   Splash of Almond milk (2T) Splash of Almond extract (1t) 2 Splash of Vanilla Extract (2t) 1 frozen Banana, sliced and placed in miniblender (or whatever you happen to have  in the way of blending equipment) Simply blend until smooth. If you have a slightly whack (i.e. cheap) blender like I do you may have to pause blending every few seconds and scrape banana down into bottom of bowl.   Im still waiting for someone to gift me a hand me down orn buy me a new magic bullet or classy blender that cost more than DaveandBusters tickets.   I could just get hitched and put it on the registry but that seems like a lot of work for a blender and  saving for my trip to Ireland is taking financial priority so won't be saving up and buying one anytime soon. the end....

Stress eating the right way....

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What is it about chocolate that makes things seem so much cheerier? Oh right its that phenylethylamine which mimics the feelings of love in the human body.... and the caffeine of course. Isn't science great? After a stress-filled weekend I was ready for some chocolate today, but Im all about responsible snacking so, I decided on some banana - based ice cream. Not to be confused with banana flavored ice cream. Entirely different creature. Depending on the flavors used, the mix ends up not tasting like bananas at all. And yes I hear you scoffing and murmering about how it is 20 degrees outside and with the wind chill it feels like its 0 degrees. Trust me. It's worth it. So go grab some thick socks and a blanket to wrap up in and get to it! Light some candles for some radiant heat and close the blinds so you can't see the snow. Added bonus: Shivering burns calories! Pomegranate and/or Chocolate Soft Serve . ~Take 2 frozen bananas and blend...