Name: Banana, chocolate & tahini cheat's ice cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 large ripe bananas cut into chunks; 80-120ml milk; 100ml tahini; 80ml maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 50g cocoa powder; pinch of espresso powder (optional); 4 large ripe bananas peeled and sliced

A serving of banana, chocolate & tahini cheat's ice cream

8 large ripe bananas
cut into chunks
80-120ml milk

For the toppings

100ml tahini
80ml maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
50g cocoa powder
pinch of espresso powder
(optional)
4 large ripe bananas
peeled and sliced

Method

step 1
Stir the tahini to loosen, then mix with the syrup, vanilla and 120ml hot water in a heatproof bowl. Sift in the cocoa and espresso, if using. Stir in a pinch of salt until smooth, adding a splash more hot water to loosen, if needed.
step 2
Put the banana chunks on a tray. Freeze for 1 hr, then blitz in a food processor until smooth with enough milk to create a creamy texture. Will keep frozen for three months.
step 3
Top the banana ice cream with the tahini sauce and banana slices. Extra sauce will keep in an airtight container at room temp for four days.