Spread it on toast, mix it into a myriad of treats, or eat it by the spoon. Almond butter is a tastebud pleaser. Home-ground almond butter is great, because it’s fresh, you have complete control of what goes into it, and raw almonds are cheaper too.

Transforming a few humble bananas into this frozen confection is as intriguing as it is satiating. Isolating this common smoothie ingredient elevates the end product into a luscious, creamy blend with soft serve like consistency. Sometimes referred to as “nice cream”, it’s great by itself, but I’m including instructions for chocolate topping which brings it to another level.