Raw Food Recipe: Peach Banana Frozen Dessert

 

 
The truth is that the older you get the less sugar you can have. Raw ingredients can be a lifesavers — and I mean that literally. This is especially true for those of us who, historically, have enjoyed indulging our sweet tooth!

In fact, by reducing your average weekly intake of refined sugar, you can slow down the aging process, get leaner, and possibly avoid some of the health challenges that seem to be cropping up more and more in modern times.

A diet low in refined sugars is better for your digestive system and elevates your general well-being.

Now, having said all that, I must admit that cutting-down on sugar has been a bit challenging for me in the past, especially at night when I like to have a treat.

 
Since I’ve been reducing my intake of dairy and refined sugar, it has been a little more difficult to find a treat that’s both good for me and that I enjoy having. Until I discovered a solution: frozen desserts made in the blender!

Raw and Blended Healthy Desserts with Less Sugar

Instead of having conventional ice cream which is loaded with dairy, fat, and refined sugars, you can have this vegan option made up mostly of organic fruit.

This is a frozen treat that is healthier; I’m not saying it’s completely sugar-free (fruit still contains natural sugars) and I’m not saying it’s not a dessert, but it is much healthier than most other desert options.

At the moment, I’m using peaches ripe from my local farmers’ market, because they are fresh and in season.

by reducing your average weekly intake of refined sugar,
you can slow down the aging process“

Raw Peach Banana Ice Cream Recipe

Combining these ingredients in your blender will delight your taste buds!

• ▸ peeled, frozen organic bananas
• ▸ peaches
• ▸ pre-soaked raw pecans (or macadamia nuts)
• ▸ cinnamon
• ▸ plenty of ice
• ▸ hemp milk

 
When it comes to quantity it depends on what you want from texture and consistency or thickness… so I encourage you to experiment. You can see what I like to use in this video:

 

 

Raw Food Kitchen: Tips & Tricks

Every healthy kitchen needs a blender, and the more you use your blender, the better you get at using it. Here are some hints for helping your frozen dessert turn out great:

1. You need a quality blender to make this fruit variation of ice cream, because there is a lot of ice and frozen fruit which can burn out the motor of a weaker model.
2. Use a dampener to push the solid ingredients down towards the blades; they have a habit of getting struck. Also, always start in low speed, then work your way up.
3. For you athletes out there, you can add a teaspoon or two of some natural whey protein, to help your body stay strong. Or, if you want to keep it vegan, add a bit of raw food plant protein powder.
4. On days when I’ve exercised, I also toss in a teaspoon of coconut flour into the blender, which has a fantastic taste and mimics the richness of dairy ice cream — without the dairy.
5. Many nutritionists believe that cinnamon is a spice that is particularly good for your health, so really add a lot! If you’re feeling extra adventurous, pour in a few drops of real vanilla extract, too.
6. Adding the liquid rice or hemp milk is tricky, because you know you need at least enough to cover the blades at the bottom of the blender, but not so much that your ice cream turns to soup. Be patient, and add a little liquid at a time.
7. As an alternative, you can substitue frozen organic blueberries or frozen organic strawberries for the peaches.
8. When you’ve poured the mixture into a glass or bowl sprinkle a nutmeg topping for garnish.

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