this heat is driving me BANANAS!!!

so, for those of you who are not blessed by the balmy weather of this east-coast heat wave... consider yourselves lucky-- very lucky. but, if you are like me, trapped between the worlds of chilling AC and unbearable heat, you may like this refreshingly fast, easy and completely gluten-free treat. hot or cold, uncomfortable or content, if you like bananas, you'll love this simple pleasure.

since it has been so hot in my apartment ( i have only recently been introduced to the world of air conditioning), my bananas were getting soft and brown quickly. i threw a couple in the freezer to enjoy some frozen bananas later. but when chatting with some friends, i learned a new way to enjoy frozen bananas--thanks jackie and ava! i threw my frozen bananas in the food processor, ( or a blender will work too) added a few yummy extras, and had myself a tasty, banana dessert. it was sweet and cool, and completely healthy, and it took all of five minutes to blend together. i had a delicious frozen banana medley that was creamy enough to remind me of ice cream, but light enough to enjoy on a stifling hot summer day!

Frozen Banana Dessert

• 2-6 frozen bananas ( no skin please)
• pinch of cinnamon
• a tasting of honey
• mint leaves (for garnish, and freshness)

** some use vanilla extract, but be sure you use a GF brand

throw all the ingredients, measured to your liking, into a food processor, and blend away until you reach a creamy consistency. this should only take a minute. pop it back into the freezer to chill more if desired, or scoop into individual bowls. sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top for appeal and a fresh mint leaf for garnish.

yummy... now sit back and enjoy your gf dessert on a hot summer day.

Wheat free food fact file (wheat-free.org)

Bananas

Bananas are one of natures perfect snacks. They are healthy, energy giving and conveniently wrapped. Harvested while still green, they start to ripen while on their way to delivery. Bananas that aren't fully ripe when they are bought should be allowed to ripen before eating, unripe bananas can cause temporary digestive problems (wind/bloating).