Living Rawesome Day #239 Banana Almond Butter Cup Ice Cream pg. 136 entertaining in the raw
March 21, 2010
I don’t know why but, every time I put in the date for my entry, I write December, it’s funny, because all month I have been doing that and today I keep feeling like it’s Christmas. I was even listening to Christmas music earlier. I guess I feel more carefree now that my class is over for this month. I was honestly very nervous about how I would perform for the class. I feel accomplished now:)! I feel like I can relax and stop worrying so much. It is really my first job since leaving Rutabaga’s, so I was uncertain how things would turn out. Everything was perfect. The night before the class, I made 3 recipes of each of the recipes. I did this so I wouldn’t have to prepare all the servings in front of them. I think they would get extremely anxious if they had to wait that long. Also I would have run out of time, I ran over 15 minutes anyway. We had everything we needed, except the Vita-mix base. I didn’t get upset with myself for forgetting it. Jason was so kind to go back home and get it, and he even got back before I started the class!
I think almost everyone had a memorable experience, I know I did! I really am excited to do next month’s class. I am going to do a brunch menu. I am sure I will have the whole day planned out by the end of this week. I may not have everything done, because my Nutrition test is next Tuesday, but it will be done soon after that.
Today I decided to make banana almond butter cup ice cream. I made the almond butter cups last night, so I made the mixture for the ice cream and then added the cups into the mixture. I decided to make it into ice cream today so it would be ready for Tuesday night’s Raw Food Gathering.
Ice Cream Ingredients
1 cup cashews, soaked 1-2 hours
1/2 cup young coconut meat
1/2 cup agave
1 1/4 cups water
2 fresh bananas
1 t lemon juice
1/4 vanilla bean, scraped
pinch sea salt
1/2 cup coconut oil
3/4 cup almond butter cups
1/2 cup cacao nibs (I omitted and added more almond butter cups)
Blend all ingredients except Almond Butter Cup pieces and cacao nibs in Vita-mix until very smooth. Stir in Almond Butter Cups by hand. Pour into ice cream maker, add cacao nibs and follow manufacturer’s instructions. Yield 1 quart.
This recipe is actually quite easy. It just takes some time to freeze the mixtures. I can’t wait to hear the remarks about this recipe! I hope they all love it!
I am on the way to my parent’s for dinner. I also have my nutrition chart to do for Anatomy and Physiology. I am so excited, I love this stuff!!!
I almost forgot to mention that I started the P90x regime today. I started with the Plyometrics and I seriously couldn’t make it through. My stomach hurt, and I felt like I was going to pass out. I sat down and I only thought about the moment and the way I felt. I wasn’t thinking anything else. I felt like I kid again, when I used to run and play basketball. Where everything around you becomes so clear and carefree. I guess that is a good thing. I really am out of shape, even though I have been going to the gym. I love this kind of training. It really tests my boundaries and it kicks my booty into shape. I can’t wait to do this some more! I need to stick with it. Agave and cashews, have sent me over the edge. I have never been this heavy. I feel really great, but I think it’s time for a change. Is anyone with me on doing this P90x?? I would love the support.
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