How to Make Banana Swirl- an Easy Frozen Treat!

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Banana swirl is a simple and refreshing snack that is also called nice cream. It consists of one ingredient, frozen bananas. I am going to share just how to make banana swirl-an easy frozen treat. There are optional ingredients and toppings that can be included in this recipe as well that I will share. This is a delicious and budget friendly recipe that just may become a new go to for a snack.

Are you wanting your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables? This is a great option to try for fruit. They may have heard banana swirl talked about on Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, a pbs kids show. During an episode Mom Tiger shares with Daniel Tiger how to go about making banana swirl.

If you are looking for ways to encourage your kids to eat more vegetables, please check out The Best Simple Celery Snack Ideas Made Easy.

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• Helpful Tips
• Items Needed
• Ingredients and Optional Toppings
• Directions-How to Make Banana Swirl
• Banana swirl
• Ingredients and Optional Toppings

Helpful Tips

• Overripe bananas can give a sweeter taste to your banana swirl.
• If you don't have a freezer bag or airtight container, you can use a piece of parchment paper and baking sheet. Simply place banana slices in a single layer and freeze.
• If you would like, you can add other items into your banana mixture too. See below under ingredients and optional toppings for some ideas.
• Make the consistency how you would prefer it to be.
• Freeze pieces of bananas for at least 2-3 hours. They can last up to a few months in the freezer for good taste.
• If you do not plan on eating your banana swirl right away, be sure to store in an airtight container and freeze.

Items Needed

• Food processor or a high-speed blender.
• A medium bowl.
• Freezer bag or a piece of parchment paper and a baking sheet.
• An airtight container.

Ingredients and Optional Toppings

• Bananas
• Peanut butter
• Light or dark chocolate candy pieces.
• Chocolate syrup
• Maple syrup
• Blueberries
• Strawberries

Directions-How to Make Banana Swirl

1. Peel a banana and break into small chunks or slices.
2. Place in a freezer bag or an airtight container. You can also lay them in a single layer on a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
3. Freeze for at least 2-3 hours.
4. Take out of freezer and place banana pieces into a food processor or a high-speed blender. If you would like, add some topping ideas to mix in.
5. Blend well.
6. Serve and enjoy!! Don't forget added toppings you may like.

In addition to the taste, I like that the texture of banana swirl can be however you would like. And it can be made differently for each person you may be making it for. A win for everyone.