It’s Friday; that calls for celebration, right? This morning, the boys and I decided that some blender treats were in order. First up: banana ‘ice cream’. It’s super-simple, though takes a bit of prep time. You know those bananas that are getting a bit too ripe? Slice them up into good-size chunks, put them into a freezable container or bag, and then pop them into the freezer. Let them sit there for a few hours (or a few days), then get the blender ready. Just blend the bananas until they are the consistency of soft-serve ice cream, and spoon into a bowl. Voila! Dessert! My kids like it with chocolate syrup (gluten- and casein-free!), but I like it all by itself.

I guess we didn’t eat our fruit fast enough this week, because I had some mangoes get too ripe, as well. No problem: mango-peach sorbet! This one is easy, too: cut the mangoes and peaches up into chunks, then place them into your blender. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the carafe, and if you prefer your sorbet on the sweet side, add a few drops of liquid stevia. I add a tablespoon or so of vodka to help prevent a hard freeze, but that is optional, too. You might want to consider adding another flavor. Some ginger, maybe? Cinnamon? Some finely-chopped fresh mint? Have fun… you can’t go wrong! Fire up the blender, and after you’ve got a smooth consistency, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Place your creation into the freezer, then take it out every 20 minutes or so for a thorough stir. After an hour or two (depending upon how much fruit you used, and how frozen you want your sorbet), you’re good to go. YUM! Enjoy, and have a great weekend!