Treat Yourself on Laundry Day!

When I'm getting ready for the weekend, I always have to make sure I have my favorite outfits ready to go. I'm betting most of you do the same. So on this Laundry Day, I'd like to share my favorite laundry tradition: frozen yogurt and a movie. Specifically the frozen treat part.

The problem with frozen yogurt is even though it's usually healthier than ice cream, it's still kind of heavy on your belly and not very healthy for you. My frozen yogurt is simple to make and so healthy you can eat it for breakfast!

Banana Ice Cream

You'll need:
1 to 2 bananas, sliced and frozen
A few tablespoons of almond or rice milk (or water in a pinch)
Vanilla or almond extract
A pinch of sea salt
A tablespoon of honey or agave nectar

Put the frozen bananas into a blender or food processor (a food processor works better). Add about 3 tablespoons of liquid and blend, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides before blending again. Once it's mostly blended, add a couple drops of vanilla and/or almond extract, sea salt and honey. Blend again until completely smooth, then keep blending until it starts to look fluffy. If it's very difficult to blend, add another tablespoon or two of liquid, but do so with discretion so it doesn't get too liquidy. It's ready to eat now if you like, or if you prefer, pop it in a bowl and put in the freezer for 10 minutes to make it more solid. (Don't leave it too long or ice crystals will form on top.)


This is just a base recipe, but the possibilities are endless. For chocolate, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder while blending. For lemon sorbet, swap milk for a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. For strawberry, reduce the liquid and add 2 to 3 fresh (not frozen) berries while blending. Add a spoonful of peanut butter when it's done and blend for 2 seconds for peanut butter swirl. If you like your ice cream extra sweet, consider putting in a drop or two of stevia extract. Put it between two cookies and pop in the freezer for 15 minutes for an ice cream sandwich. If you want to try something new, any starchy fruit will work to create the creamy consistency. Peaches and mango work very well. Be adventurous and try avocado ice cream some time! Sprinkle cinnamon, sliced fruit or nuts on top, or drizzle with honey to finish.

The ingredients seem odd, but I promise it's worth it. And with trial and error you're sure to come up with some great variations of your own. Enjoy the coming weekend, and happy snacking!