1 cup cashew pieces
2-1/2 cups fruit juice
1 tsp. vanilla
3 Tbs. orange juice concentrate, optional
2 (or more) very ripe bananas
2 cups fruit
4-5 dates, optional
Lecithin OR guar gum OR cooked potato
Butter flavor, optional
Fresh mint, optional

 

Blend all ingredients on high until creamy (several minutes). You may use fresh or frozen fruit. Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturers directions. Makes approximately 4 cups of ice cream.

VARIATIONS: substitute 1 cup cooked rice for the cashews. The rest is the same. Combine 1/2 cup cooked rice and 1/2 cup cashew pieces. The rest is the same. Substitute 1 package silken tofu for the cashews. The rest is the same.

Combine tofu, rice, and cashews as you please.