Two Minute Banana-Cinnamon Caramel Crunch Ice Cream

From our local newspaper, an article about considering making a vegetarian meal for Father's Day http://stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1606403 You'd never think that popping a few bananas in the freezer would result in an ice-cream-like indulgence. And to correspond with the patience that dad will have while he awaits his Dad's Day Dessert, it'll be done in a snap. The dates give a sweet taste akin to smooth caramel, while the pecans add an extra crunch.

• Ready In: 2 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  overripe bananas, peeled, cut in three pieces each, and frozen*
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup  honey dates, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Toss bananas in food processor with cinnamon. Let sit about five minutes, until lightly thawed, and whiz until smooth. Stir in dates and pecans. Serve immediately. (If it gets too soft, you can put it in the freezer for about 10 minutes.).
2. *Using overripe bananas adds extra sweetness to the end result.