By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey

One of the easiest frozen desserts to make. This is a no-churn ice cream that’s low-fat, super healthy and speedy. It’s also a great way to use up overripe bananas.

(serves 4)

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Freezing time: 1 hour

Ingredients:
6 ripe bananas
100g full fat Greek yoghurt or coconut yoghurt

To serve:
Caramel sauce (see below)
Slices of fresh banana and chopped nuts

Method:
Cut the bananas into slices and place on a flat tray lined with non stick baking parchment. Place the tray in the freezer and freeze the bananas until firm – about 2 hours.

When ready to eat place the banana slices into a food processor with the yoghurt and whizz until smooth and creamy. Either serve immediately or spoon into a freezer proof container and freeze until needed.

To serve scoop the ice cream into glasses and drizzle over the caramel sauce. Scatter with slices of fresh banana and chopped nuts if wished.

Healthy Caramel Sauce

Rich and creamy this takes just minutes to make in a blender. You can store this in the fridge for up to 1 week.

(serves 4)

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:
6 large pitted dates soaked in water for 10 minutes then drained
1 tbsp lucuma powder
3 tbsp almond nut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
100-150ml coconut cream

Method:
Simply place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Add enough coconut cream to form a thick sauce. Store in the fridge until required.

About Christine Bailey
Christine is an award-winning nutritionist, chef and author. With a passion for creating delicious nourishing recipes, Christine has a reputation for transforming people’s health and love of real food. As well as seeing clients and writing for national press,  Christine runs ‘Nourish’ cookery classes including popular hands-on days for children. Christine is an inspiring nutritional chef well known for her engaging style and enthusiasm.

Christine is the author of numerous health and recipe books including ebooks on paleo eating and gluten-free recipes. Her books include her popular Supercharged Juices and Smoothies, The Juice Diet Book, The Raw Food Diet Book and Eat to Get Younger. Christine has particular specialisms in paleo diets, allergy free cooking, digestive health, coeliac disease and other autoimmune conditions, allergies, healthy ageing and weight loss.

For more information visit her website www.christinebailey.co.uk or follow her on Facebook and Twitter.