Style, Decor & More: New Year! New You! A Healthy Alternative to Sweet Treats!

New Year! New You! A Healthy Alternative to Sweet Treats!


The holidays are over and if you're like me, you are probably thinking about starting to eat healthy again. I overindulged during the holidays and I really need to get back on track. Sounds simple enough, right? Unfortunately, there are still plenty of cookies and chocolates left over, and late in the evening when my sweet tooth kicks in, I can't resist the temptation of a tasty treat. 

Well, I've found a healthy way to fight the never-ending battle of craving a sweet treat every night. This treat will leave you feeling full and satisfied, too! Its Yonanas Classic Healthy Dessert Maker.  It is an ice cream dessert maker that uses frozen fruit to make soft serve ice cream.  Yonanas has the texture and taste of ice cream, but all you are eating is FRUIT! No milk. No sugar. Nothing, but fruit! 



The Yonanas Classy Healthy Dessert Maker could not be easier to use! Simply freeze your fruit at least 24 hours in advance. Bananas will work best when they are "cheetah spotted" before freezing. The more brown spots the sweeter the taste. When the bananas are ripe, simply peel and freeze! (I slice my bananas before freezing.) Thaw frozen fruit for about 7-10 minutes. Be sure to mix bananas and berries as you are placing chunks of fruit into the chute. This will give your ice cream a uniform color. Push the plunger down and voila, you're making a fresh ice cream treat!  Clean up is very easy as the chute-dispenser is removable for easy cleaning.

  





The recipe possibilities are endless and can be designed to fit diet restrictions too! If you are on a low-carb diet, berries are a popular choice as they are low in carbohydrates.

No bananas? No problem. Bananas are what will give ice cream a creamy texture. If you do not use bananas, you can still enjoy a tasty sherbert-like sorbet as shown above! I used cherries and strawberries to create this magnificent treat that will satisfy my sweet tooth! 

I'm having fun experimenting with different frozen fruits and healthy toppings! Yesterday, I made simple banana ice cream with no other fruit, and garnished one with walnuts and the other with chia seeds! Yum!  Could you imagine trying to eat a whole banana and a handful of walnuts and saying 'Yum!?' Probably not. But when you eat it in the form of ice cream, it really does taste soooo much better!  


If I had small children, I would definitely make delicious fruit popsicles. Simply spoon the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze!

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Do you love ice cream? What flavor ice cream would you try to make with a Yonanas Classic Healthy Dessert Maker?


36 comments :

  1. Those look so good! I love ice cream, but it's so bad for me. This could definitely be my replacement. I'll have to check this bad boy out.

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    1. I'm the same way, Stacie! I can't eat regular ice cream. Even if you are a low-carb person, you can have it with berries alone! It's awesome and so versatile for all types of diets!
      Thanks so much for stopping by!
      nancy

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  2. Woo hoo! I have to get myself one of those Yonanas. Those desserts look absolutely divine.

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    1. They taste as good as they look, Paula! It's so much fun and I love that it's healthy too!

      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  3. This is exactly what I need! I have a sweet tooth and I need something to curb that without cutting the sweet out.

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    1. Hi Jeannette, It seems my sweet tooth acts up every night. Yonanas has sure helped.
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  4. I love my Yonanas machine. I am always looking for new recipes to try in it.

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    1. I'm glad you love your Yonanas too! I was just thinking today that I should try a coconut topping next time I make ice cream. It is fun to think of new healthy recipes.
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  5. I need to get a Yonanas machine. These recipes look so delicious and good for you.

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    1. Hi Claudia, I was just thinking today that I should try adding coconut topping to a sprinkling of cocoa!
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  6. The Yonanas Classy Healthy Dessert Maker is something I would love to have for sure. We all love ice cream in my family and this would be a perfect machine to making the treats for my cravings. I would try making banana ice cream. Thanks for sharing this awesome machine.

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    1. Hi Rebecca, I have made ice cream with bananas and top it off with nuts or chia seeds - very yummy!
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  7. I need this machine! I love making desserts like these! It's healthy at the same time.

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    1. I love that it is healthy and I feel like I'm cheating, but no guilt! lol
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  8. This is what I need to home! Making this healthy desserts are my happiness.

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    1. It feels great to eat something healthy, but sweet and tasty too!

      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  9. I've always wanted one of these. It would be so nice to be able to make healthier desserts from home. I'll have to see if I can get myself one of these.

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    1. Hi Kathy,
      I agree. After the holidays, I sure do need to get on a health kick again.
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  10. We have a Yonanas and my kids love having "ice cream" from it. They have no idea that it is made from frozen fruit and so good for them.

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    1. That's great, Vicky! My kids and I are enjoying it sooo much! It's fun to mix different fruits and try new flavors!

      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  11. We are suckers for ice cream over here! I would love to have that dessert maker. Hmm, our anniv is next month. I think I'm going to give the hubs a hint. ;)

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  12. I love ice cream and eat it year round - even in Michigan winter. I love taking bananas and turning them into chocolate ice cream so I would probably try something like that first.

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  13. Oh, yum! This sounds so delicious! Perfect to fulfill that sweet tooth!

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    1. Hi Kendall,
      Yonanas is my secret weapon against late night cravings! Hee-hee
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  14. This is what I need I love making my own desserts and I am a huge fan of Ice cream

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    1. Hi Maria, I'm a fan of ice cream, too! Unfortunately, dairy products don't always like me. :)
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  15. Yep, I love ice cream. I don't have a favorite fruit but would love to try using it with kiwis.

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    1. Hi Debra, Oooh...I never tried kiwis, but that sounds tasty! I'll have to give it a try!
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  16. I love fruit smoothies so much!!!! It is a tasty and healthy snack! It would be much more fun making it with that dessert maker though!

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    1. Hi Kara, Yes. I love smoothies, too! Yonanas is great when you are craving ice cream or a solid dessert.
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  17. I need this in my life. Trying really hard to curb my nasty sweet tooth and this would go a long way.

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    1. Hi Gabriel, I hear ya! My cravings are soooo bad sometimes and this really does help.

      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  18. holy yum-yum and safe to devour! I love to feed my sweet tooth while being healthy, what a great option : )

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    1. It really is a great way to have a healthy, sweet treat!
      Thanks for stopping by!
      nancy

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  19. We bought one of these one year at Christmas. I wish we would have used it more. Sounds like a yummy treat!

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    1. You should bring it out! The kids will love it, too! Yonanas has helped me to get back on track after the holidays. I've been using it almost every night.

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