I came home and sliced up two large bananas to freeze before I had even considered getting lunch. Picture here shows them on baking paper after several hours in the freezer. It's not a good picture, I need to do some research on avoiding the lens shape in close-ups. I've had it happen before and I've cropped the photo here to avoid most of it. Still almost all the bits can be seen.
I was surprised when I stopped it first. It almost resembled rubbing in crumbs for pastry. I had been using the pulse control on the food processor.
I switched to a constant low speed and stopped several times to scrape everything down. Then I upped the speed just a bit and added about a tablespoon of neat Buderim Ginger Refresher Cordial. I saw where someone used lemonade. I don't drink such things so made do with the ginger as I thought those flavours would go well together. Having done this once, I think perhaps any liquid would work. Cream might be really nice or rum if you are so inclined. I'm not. Even water would probably work.
Then another few pulses and this is what I got. Actually, this is less than I got. There were several more spoonfuls which I ate straight from the food processor bowl.
My lunch had been quite light, so this was afternoon tea. I would have like a stronger ginger flavour so might try a bit of grated fresh ginger in it next time. Some cinnamon on top would be nice and a dash of vanilla would be a pleasant change.
The texture was very pleasant, like a soft serve icecream but a bit thicker and heavier. I wonder if the type of liquid, if any, which is added would change the texture.
So there you are. It works well and tastes good. Icecream for anyone and especially for those needing dairy or gluten free products. Extra fruit too in day's rations.
2 comments:
Challenge accepted and completed. Wow, it looks fantastic. I can't believe it worked so well and tasted so good. That's definitely something I'll have to try soon. I like the idea of ginger, but I might add some frozen berries. Who knows????
Sounds like a recipe my WM would love - he eats bananas regularly and buys ginger cordial - he has even introduced it to Older Grandson (21 months today!) OG wasn't impressed with home made ginger beer last night though!
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