Whoa… So lots of people in the northern hemisphere are experiencing a major heat wave right now. It is HOT—like “go out for ice cream” hot. Just because I’m eating a mainly raw vegan diet doesn’t mean that I’m going to miss out on the ice cream. No way. But I don’t want the dairy or the sugar or any of the other junk that goes into traditional ice cream.

What I want is this, and it’s made  of wholesome raw ingredients:

Frozen bananas

Raspberries

Cacao nibs

Yup. That’s it.

Frozen bananas make an incredible substitute for ice cream. I run them plain through my Champion juicer with the blank plate, but you can also make banana ice cream with a high-speed blender or food processor. If you need to add a little liquid to make the frozen banana blend, I suggest a bit of almond milk or coconut milk. A drop of vanilla extract is another nice touch.

What’s that—you’re a chocolate fan? Combine a sliced frozen banana (or two), a spoonful of cacao powder, and a bit of maple syrup (enough to blend smoothly). It’s delicious!

Stay cool, folks!

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