Yonanas

[Lori Mama]

So, I was watching the Shopping Channel the other day (please don't judge ) and they had this neat product demo for Yonanas. Basically it's a machine that turns frozen fruit into ice cream without having to add sugar, cream etc. Does anyone have this gadget? Sure would be nice for my ice cream loving husband who doesn't need the calories.

[duonyte]

There was a thread about this earlier. I was tempted, but am just blending frozen chunks of banana for now.

[Bonnie G #2]

I haven't heard about it, but wondering if it's all that differant from the ice cream machine??

[Lori Mama]

Bonnie G #2 wrote:
I haven't heard about it, but wondering if it's all that differant from the ice cream machine??

I don't think they work that way. This is what it looks like and does:
Yonanas

[Isabella's Can Opener]

duonyte wrote:
There was a thread about this earlier. I was tempted, but am just blending frozen chunks of banana for now.

I am with you on this one. I can't see why you can't get the same results using a blender or food processor. I am a gadget junky but I am still trying to keep "Uni-Taskers to a minimum. That said I can't think of anything else I would use this item for. I would look into an ice cream freezer that can be used for many other things besides mashing bananas.

[katie in the UP]

This is terrible....I got one for Christmas and haven't got it out of the box yet. (Stupid flu etc). I'm going to make a point of trying it this weekend!! I'll be back here to let you know

[Bonnie G #2]

Will be excited to hear what you think of it.

[Lori Mama]

katie in the UP wrote:
This is terrible....I got one for Christmas and haven't got it out of the box yet. (Stupid flu etc). I'm going to make a point of trying it this weekend!! I'll be back here to let you know

That's terrific, that you actually have one to try. I'm exited to hear how you like it.

[**Tinkerbell**]

katie in the UP wrote:
This is terrible....I got one for Christmas and haven't got it out of the box yet. (Stupid flu etc). I'm going to make a point of trying it this weekend!! I'll be back here to let you know

How exciting! I mean, not the flu, obviously, but that you have a new gadgie to try when you feel up to it. I have seen and talked about this one, but I'm allergic to bananas, don't like yogurt or really ice cream all that much, and it sounds like that's about all this one can do. So it's not the gadget for me.

Can't wait to hear how you like it!

[Bonnie G #2]

I'm not allergic to bananas, just don't LIKE them, so mushy. The only way I can take them is in bread, I do like yogurt but not the two together - but am anxious to hear how it works.

[katie in the UP]

Ok, finally!! We actually like it!! After experimenting with diff fruits, always using the required bananas...I like it best with the berry mixtures (more berry than banana). It's a perfect soft serve consistency! And fast! DH had a bowl for each of us in a matter of minutes!

[Lori Mama]

katie in the UP wrote:
Ok, finally!! We actually like it!! After experimenting with diff fruits, always using the required bananas...I like it best with the berry mixtures (more berry than banana). It's a perfect soft serve consistency! And fast! DH had a bowl for each of us in a matter of minutes!

That's good to know. Did it come with a recipe booklet? The model which was shown on our Canadian Shopping Channel had one included in their offer. Also, the demonstrator said you don't always have to use bananas.
Thanks for being the tester for us.

[Bonnie G #2]

So is it like frozen yogurt or more like an ice cream?

[katie in the UP]

Yes, it came with a recipe book, and ideas of fruits to use.
But of course...DH didn't use it LOL.
It was much more like frozen yogurt than ice cream. I'll make some more...(try this week end) and take pics.

[Bonnie G #2]

I'd love to see some photos