WHAT’S IN IT

2 large bananas
4 cups frozen blueberries
10 fresh mint leaves

HOW TO MAKE IT

Peel and cut the bananas into ½ inch pieces
n a high-speed blender or food processor combine all ingredients. Pulse on low to medium-low until crumbly, stopping and scraping down sides once or twice. Blend continuously 30 seconds to 1 minute or until smooth and creamy.
Transfer to a freezer-safe container. Freeze at least 2 hours before serving.

WHY IT’S HEALTHY

For starters, nICE Cream is dairy free and has no added sugar. Bananas are a great source of fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, manganese and potassium. Bananas are also a good source of tryptophan, an amino acid that produces serotonin, one of the “happy hormones” as well as antioxidants that help with the release of dopamine, another mood-enhancing hormone. The potassium and magnesium in bananas support heart health. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure to prevent excess strain on the heart muscle. Blueberries are an excellent source of Vitamin K and manganese and are especially high in antioxidants. Blueberries are low in calories yet provide 3.6 g of fiber per cup, 14% of your daily fiber needs. Eating mint, drinking mint tea or using mint extracts can help to aid digestion, relieve headache pain, ease nausea, improve signs of depression and relieve respiratory conditions like chronic cough or asthma.