We all scream for ice cream! The hot days aren’t over yet, so why not whip up a batch of this delicious summery lavender-berry nice cream?

Serves 6 // COOKING TIME 5 min, plus freezing time

INGREDIENTS
8 bananas, peeled, cut into chunks and frozen
1½ cups frozen blueberries, plus extra to serve
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp vanilla essence
1½ tsp dried, finely chopped lavender buds
6 ice cream cones (optional)

METHOD
1. Add the bananas, blueberries, honey and vanilla to a food processor and blend until smooth and fluffy, scraping down the sides every now and then.
2. Stir in the lavender buds.
3. Spoon into a freezer-proof container and place in the freezer for 10–15 minutes to harden.
4. To serve, spoon the nice cream into cones or divide between bowls. Top with extra berries and serve immediately.

Recipe & styling: Kate Turner
Photography: K-Leigh Siebritz // HMimages.co.za

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