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Banana Pineapple Freeze

Coconut, banana, and pineapple give this refreshing frozen dessert a taste of the islands—no matter where you are. Just close your eyes, take a sip, and you’ll never know the difference!
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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Heart Friendly , Low Calorie , Low Sodium , Mediterranean , Vegetarian

Yield:

8 servings (960 ml)

Total Time:

11 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Yield:

6 servings (720 ml)

Total Time:

11 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

6 servings (720 ml)

Total Time:

11 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

3 servings (360 ml)

Total Time:

11 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 cups) Coconut Milk [or coconut water], ml
  • 2 slices (165 g) pineapple, peeled
  • 4 (30 g) dates [or honey, to taste], pitted
  • 2 (240 g) frozen bananas, peeled, halved
  • 3 cups (390 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form. Stop the machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

If mixture has the consistency of a milkshake, firm it up by slowly adding a cup of ice cubes. Process until smooth.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup (90 cups) Coconut Milk [or coconut water], ml
  • 1 slice (125 g) pineapple, peeled, halved
  • 2 pitted dates [or honey, to taste]
  • 1 ½ (180 g) frozen bananas, peeled, halved
  • 2 ¼ cups (290 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form. Stop the machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

If mixture has the consistency of a milkshake, firm it up by slowly adding a cup of ice cubes. Process until smooth.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup (90 ml) coconut milk , or coconut water
  • 1 slice (125 g) pineapple, peeled, halved
  • 2 Tablespoon dates, or honey, to taste
  • 1½ Tablespoon (180 g) frozen bananas, peeled, halved
  • 2¼ cup (290 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form. Stop the machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

If mixture has the consistency of a milkshake, firm it up by slowly adding a cup of ice cubes. Process until smooth.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) coconut water
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) pineapple, peeled
  • 1 date, pitted [or honey]
  • ¾ (90 g) frozen bananas, peeled, halved
  • 1 ⅛ cups (150 g) ice cubes

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
  3. In about 30-60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form. Stop the machine. Do not over mix or melting will occur. Serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

  • If mixture has the consistency of a milkshake, firm it up by slowly adding 1/2 cup of ice cubes. Process until smooth.