Note: This is an occasional treat for your children and your other family members who are supporting your fight against MS. You can enjoy a bite or two but try reducing the saturated fat intake to help yourself!
Ingredients:
500 ml cashew nuts
225 ml coconut oil, melted or an oil of your choice
45 ml raw honey or sweetener of your choice (Optional)
Seeds of 1 vanilla pod or 5 ml Bourbon vanilla powder
4 - 5 frozen bananas
A little water
Blend the cashews, honey, coconut oil and vanilla seeds in a power blender until a smooth creamy consistency is reached. Take the frozen bananas and process in the food processor with a little bit of water until it resembles a smooth soft serve ice-cream blend. Slowly pour the blended cashew mix into the food processor as it is turning until a fluffy creamy consistency is reached. Place in the freezer to set for 2 hours.
Variations:
CHOC CHIP: add carob nibs to the base mixture, stir through and set.
MINT CHOC CHIP: add a drop of mint essential oil to the choc chip version above.
CHOCOLATE MINT CHOC CHIP: add 1 - 2 teaspoons carob powder to the mint choc chip version above.
STRAWBERRY: add 2 cups of strawberries tot the original banana-cashew mixture.
