Banana whips are a staple of West Philly's biannual Dollar Strolls. Skip the lines and make your own banana whip at home by following these simple steps.
Ingredients
One bunch of fair trade, organic bananas
Chocolate, coconut, or whatever you like as a topping
Please note, you will need a juicer to create a creamy, ice cream-like consistency. You can also use a food processor for a slightly different consistency.
Preparation
Peel and freeze bananas for at least 12 hours.
When you're ready to make your banana whips, thaw your bananas for a few minutes. Thawing the bananas makes them easier to cut.
Slice the bananas in half.
Push two halves of a banana through a juicer. One half - two thirds of a banana makes a 4 oz banana whip. You can also cut the slightly thawed bananas and blend in a food processor.
Top with chocolate, coconut, or whatever you please.