Lunch: Almost-Instant Banana-and-Peanut-Butter Ice Cream with Cashew-Nut Brittle

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Honey, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Almost-Instant Banana-and-Peanut-Butter Ice Cream with Cashew-Nut Brittle

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

4 large ripe bananas, peeled and roughly chopped
100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) cashews or nuts of your choice, either raw or roasted
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or ordinary syrup if you don't have maple)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons peanut butter (I use sugar-free)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 to 3 tablespoons cold milk or yogurt (or just water for dairy-free)

Instructions

Place the bananas in a freezer-proof container and freeze for at least 3 hours.
Meanwhile, prepare your candied nuts as follows: If not roasted, toast the cashews in a heavy-based pan over medium heat until golden brown. Add the brown sugar, butter, maple syrup and cinnamon, and stir until well coated. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved, a further 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and pour its contents onto a nonstick baking sheet or silicone baking mat. Set aside to cool before breaking or chopping into rough pieces.
Once the banana pieces are frozen, place in a blender with the peanut butter, honey and milk; blitz until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately with a scattering of candied nuts, or return to the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up a little more if you prefer.

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