Banana Almond Ice Cream

Serves 4

The best way to freeze bananas is to peel ripe bananas and place them on a dish in the freezer overnight. The next day, put the frozen bananas into a plastic zip bag and store in the freezer until you need them. I do this whenever there are ripened bananas on my counter. They are very handy to have for smoothies, banana bread, and this recipe for ice cream.

Combine the bananas, almond butter, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade or high powered blender. Process until the mixture is smooth. If using a blender, your will need to use the tamper to blend the frozen fruit. If using chocolate chips, add them in and process for another second or two. 

Freeze for about 1 hour before serving for firmer texture.

Scoop the ice cream as you would any other sort of ice cream. Serve it with toasted sliced or chopped almonds and a drizzle of slightly warmed strawberry jam.

Store leftovers in freezer and thaw slightly before serving.